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One Time Champion – We Love Audio

‘We Love Audio’ was recorded in 2006 but is only now being given a release thanks to the medium of free download and Follow the Bear Records (can of Hoffmeister, anyone?). That’s enough to lend itself to a certain amount of trepidation. How good can a release

The Audition – Self Titled Album

I really enjoyed The Audition‘s first record, but their second, over time, didn’t have the same passion and enjoyment for me. This record is much improved. At times the band sound like The Higher; there’s much more a good time party vive going on, minus

Aiden – Knives

Our 4 reviews of Aiden‘s recording output have generated more than 10,500 views. That’s among the highest for any band we’ve ever covered. Believe it or not our now infamous review of the band’s first Victory-released album isn’t actually the most read. That ‘honour’ belongs to the

Samoans – 4 track demo 2009

Samoans are a new band from Cardiff and this is their new 4-track demo. As a demo the intent of any band should be to showcase their talents and, most importantly, leave the listener wanting that bit more. Samoans do a very good

Matt TBS in ‘my dad’s bigger than your dad’ shocker

Apparently Matt from Taking Back Sunday wants to punch me in the throat. Matt, my email address is paul@punktastic.com so drop me a line, kid!

Brighton rocks…

If you’re in Brighton today head down to the Pav Tav between 1pm to 4pm for The Auteur, Canterbury and Out of Sight. Entry is just £4 to the Great Slam Dunk Escape!

The Audition special early show

The Audition are doing a special early show at the Camden Barfly on May 25. Doors are at 5pm, the band on at 6pm and the show will be followed by party with the band downstairs at the venue.Tickets available here: http://www.barflyclub.com/camden/whatson/event/23735.aspx#The+Audition

Westbound Train – Come And Get It

Whilst ‘whacky’ ska and its chequered trousers continue to mire in the realms of the uncool the more mature sounds of traditional Jamaican ska and reggae are flourishing in the US. On the west coast The Aggrolites ready themselves to release a fourth album of acclaimed dirty

Winch House album release details

Winch House‘s debut album, “The High Cost of Low Living” will be officially released on July 6.

TGOAT tour dates

The Ghost of a Thousand have a lot of tour dates on the way… w / The Computers and Sharks – Wed 01 Jul 2009 Liverpool Barfly Thu 02