You're browsing the archives « Previous PageNext Page » From Thursday 19 May 2005 Smoke Like A Fish – Here’s One We Made Earlier! Seriously, without a shadow of a doubt one of the best things about writing for Punktastic is the fact that I get free Smoke Like A Fish albums without even asking for them. Even though this is a collection of early stuff and rarities it’s The Briefs – Sex Objects There’s retro, which is, y’know, cool but not at the same time. Then there’s nostalgia, which means if you weren’t cool before you can pretend that you were. Then there’s pointless retreading of all-too familiar themes and images for the sake of, well, no one in particular. Ask the format I am interviewing the amazing The Format in the next couple of days, click ‘discuss this item’ if you have a geeky fan question you want me to ask. The long-awaited Fallout Boy interview will be posted in the next few days as well. Check the t-shirts… You can see new videos by Motion City Soundtrack, Sherwood and a batch of others at www.punkrockvids.com Cooper – Makes Tomorrow Alright Cooper are a Dutch version of The Descendents. Almost. While at times the band serve to be no more than a Milo and co rip-off (could ‘Sweet Precious Time’ be any more obvious?!), at least Cooper do the tribute thing Wednesday 18 May 2005 Dead Dying Breath from Grimsby have some new mp3s up at www.myspace.com/dyingbreath Second To Last – We Are Going On The Bear Valley Trail Why has it suddenly become the norm for post-hardcore bands to reference Rush and Pink Floyd as a major influence? Has it become acceptable simply because Coheed and Cambria have ‘made’ it on the back of a singer who has ripped off Geddy Lee? Whatever Zombiecore Send More Paramedics have been added to the Snickers Bowl at the Download Festival on Sunday, June 12. The Aquabats – Charge!! If you like slightly quirky, exciteable music by a band that clearly forgot to take their Ritalin, The Aquabats are for you. I’d be gobsmacked if people are left scratching their heads when the band’s name is uttered, for these guys have become something of a Cheese… Submitted: “Check out www.iloverichardcheese.com to hear samples from the all-new Richard Cheese CD “APERITIF FOR DESTRUCTION.” The album features 16 lounge-music versions of your favourite hits, including ME SO HORNY, WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, AMERICAN IDIOT, and LET’S GET IT STARTED!”
