Jake Robertson remains highly prolific with his project Alien Nosejob, releasing new albums almost annually. His seventh output, Turns the Colour of Bad Shit (Anti Fade / Total Punk / Drunken Sailor), once again presents a focused thematic approach. The inspiration here is ’70s punk—specifically, that pivotal moment when the…
Category: Punk
Video: Amyl and The Sniffers – Chewing Gum
Amyl and The Sniffers have now firmly established their own unique sound. The chaotic punk of their early days is now blended with swaggering rock, accompanied by more serious lyrics. Their third album, Cartoon Darkness (Rough Trade), is set to be released on October 25th. The album includes the previously…
New Song: Alien Nosejob – Bird Strike
Jake Robertson continues to explore music history with his project Alien Nosejob. For his seventh album, “Turns the Colour of Bad Shit” (Anti Fade / Total Punk / Drunken Sailor), set to be released on September 20th, the Australian artist delves into the punk and new wave sounds of the…
New Song: Poison Ruïn – Confrere
Poison Ruïn is one of the most extraordinary punk bands out there right now. They play simply, add complexity through metal influences, and draw their inspiration from the Middle Ages. Last year’s “Härvest” marked a small breakthrough for them. Now, with “Confrere” (Relapse) set to release on August 2nd, the…
New Song: The Judges – Guns
Just last November, The Judges released their debut album “Judgement Day,” and now there’s already more on the way. On June 21, a 7-inch will be released via Anti Fade and Drunken Sailor, featuring two new songs. The A-side, “Guns,” continues the punky rock ‘n’ roll from their first LP….
Review: The Gluts – Bang!
You certainly can’t accuse The Gluts of slacking off. Active for over a decade, they have now released their fifth album, “Bang!” (Fuzz Club), not counting singles, EPs, and live albums. “Like the sound of a single gunshot, straight to the heart,” is how the Milan-based band describes the album,…
Review: Bermuda Squares – Outsider
The Bermuda Squares consist of members from the Minneapolis punk scene, forming something of a supergroup. Their new album, “Outsider” (Feel It), is out now. It is, of course, punk. Fast, raw, garage punk. Most tracks clock in under two minutes, staying true to style. Led by Tony Milek, the…
Review: Memo PST – Memo PST
A perfect match: Orville Neeley (Bad Sports, OBN IIIs) and Chris Shaw (Ex-Cult, Vile Nation), both well-versed in punk, discovered each other a little over two years ago. Together with Danny Clodfelter and Jackson Todd, they formed Memo PST, recorded demos, and crafted a first album from a brief session….
New 7-inch: Amyl and The Sniffers – U Should Not Be Doing That / Facts
With their 2021 album “Comfort To Me,” Amyl and The Sniffers had finally conquered the world. They then embarked on endless tours around the globe. Now, for the first time since their breakthrough LP, we are receiving new material. A new 7-inch features two songs that nicely showcase the two…
Video: Memo PST -Platform Damage
Memo PST is a fresh band from Los Angeles. Leading the charge are two punk veterans: Orville Neeley (Bad Sports, OBN IIIs) and Chris Shaw (Ex-Cult, Vile Nation). Their self-titled debut album is set to be released on May 17th via In The Red. Their latest single, “Platform Damage,” is…