Taken from Soundflat:“Edgar Suit are back with a brand new 6 tracks Mlp, “A Few Fun Facts About The End Of The World”. If you haven’t heard yet their first Lp “Despise All Humans”, you’ll be thrilled by their power pop/indie sound, 5 originals and a cool cover of the Batmen “Bubble Skies”, nice tribute to their elders from their native town Grenoble…”
“En 1988 les Snappin’ Boys sortaient leur 3ème et dernier album intitulé “Domino Punch Out”. 35 ans plus tard, une bande de gosses des pentes de la Croix-Rousse biberonnés au rock de leurs ainés décidaient de dépoussiérer quelques vieux tubes ayant marqués leur génération et d’en faire leur propre version en y apportant leur touche et leurs influences. Ainsi naquit Snappin’ Brats !
Cet ouvrage est un hommage à la scène Rock de Lyon et ses environs, de la fin des années 70 à nos jours.
In 1988 the Snappin’ Boys released their 3rd and final album, “Domino Punch Out”. 35 years later, a bunch of kids from Croix-Rousse in Lyon (France) who had been fed up with the rock n’ roll roots of their elders decided to dust off some of the old hits that had marked their generation and make their own version, adding their own touch and influences. And so Snappin’ Brats was born!
This is a tribute to the rock scene in and around Lyon, from the late 70s to the present day.”
Taken from Soundflat: “Cool project from our friends The Beaten Brats (best gang in town) who invited Don Roberto Lapassade, legendary french singer (Killdozer /Snappin’Boys) to join them to sing two Snappin’Boys songs that appeared at the time on the Jeff Eyrich 1988 produced album “Domino Punch Out”… They thought that these tracks were too good to only be heard with this 80’s digital production, and decided to give it a second life with their incredible glam / punk / guitar sound signature, and they were damn right! Theo Charaf’s guitar is on fire, sounding like a 70’s Thin Lizzy / Cheap Trick chartbuster, while Pierrick and Joey’s rhythm section is paving the way for Robert’s voice, still soul and powerful as before… Produced by Pierrick Jullin at Java Club Studios, Chicago / Rhône, mastered by Daniel Husayn at North London Bomb Factory. Our friend Charly Markarian was also involved in this project to bring his fantastic guitar laying, but died two years ago, before the sessions began, this single is for him.”
“Time & Matter Records are delighted to announce the release of the brand new album by the Coventry based 3-piece Long Good Fridays.
‘Closure’ contains 11 brooding slabs of prime post punk, and the two paintings which have been used for the album’s front and back cover were licensed exclusively for this release by T&M. They were painted by the renowned artist Colin ‘Colsk’ Latter (@studio_latter), who happens to also be the former frontman of the 1980s punk luminaries FLUX OF PINK INDIANS, and it was his iconic artwork that graced some of their influential releases.
The album also comes with a free sticker featuring Colin’s much loved ‘All The Arms We Need’ drawing and the accompanying CD booklet contains all the lyrics to the album.
LONG GOOD FRIDAYS are:
Jati Heer – Guitar & Vocals Nathan Jessup – Bass & Vocals James Taylor – Drums
ARTWORK STORY:
The story behind the artwork on the front and back covers of the album is something that delights the band’s bassist Nath, who grew up influenced by not only the punk and post-punk bands from the late Seventies and early Eighties, but also by the ethics and attitude of the DIY anarcho punk scene.
Colsk, who used to do all of the artwork for Flux, and also Spiderleg Records, plus some very early stuff on One Little Indian Records, has commented that he’s “delighted to be part of ‘sleeve art’ again after all these years. I love the idea of being involved in band artwork once more.”
His two large paintings used for the album artwork (90cm x 70cm) are entitled ‘Workshop Self-Portrait’ & ‘Vegas Wedding’, the latter (pardon the pun!) being based on a photograph taken at his step-daughter’s wedding.”
“Oisi dritt EP mit 6 Tunes für die neghst Generation!”
Taken from Kink Records: “GRÜZE PACK aus der Schweiz mit ihrer mittlerweile dritten EP. Sie heisst “Generation next” und beinhaltet sechs hässige HC-Punk-Brecher. “Hinder Gitter” und “Abolish Frontex” verhandeln Europas mörderisches Grenzregime, an welchem die Schweiz beteiligt ist und maximal davon profitiert. “Immersho” und “Ide Sxhwiiz 2” drehen die rechte Mär von der Spaltung der Gesellschaft durch Covid auf den Kopf und schaffen wieder Klassen-bewusstein, wo Klassenverrat herrschte. Der Titeltrack sowie “Kei Ode” richten sich schliesslich in horrendem Tempo an die nächste Generation. Die Zeit für Party ist vorbei: “Di neghst wos git / we smart, we fit / wird Zäh usbiisse / ade Klimakrise / Refugeekrise / Pandemie / Die negsht wos git / Generation gfickt!”
“Ex-Dom from Bremen comes back with a new album. After the great success of two demos, it’s time for a studio album. Six brand new songs and three re-recorded. The title song is already online. Deutschpunk de colombia in your face!”
“The next release from our small (but strong) label Dangerhouse Skylab will land in record stores in early April, with this telluric 7-track Lp from VIDEOFLIP… The band was formed a few months ago around members of SCANERS / BEATEN BRATS / CLAIMED CHOICE / MOGS, in an extremely fast and spontaneous way, to exorcise their fascination for the Australian sound as for the British early pub rock prods… A few rehearsals and 3 days of takes, for an incredible result, DÉDÉ SCANERS dons his CHRIS SPEDDING / GYPIE MAYO suit on speed to machine-gun as many licks as deadly riffs as it’s possible to generate, rhythmic PIERRICK /JOEY slashes away with a machete and atomises everything in its path, while street punk vocals (?) from SWINDLE SIMON wedge his French lyrics in to finish the job. A couple of tracks benefit from harmo courtesy parts from our classy rock n’ roll veteran BUZZ HARPO, and here’s one of the most enjoyable releases of the genre, no knots in the brain but unparalleled effectiveness. Recorded at Java Club Studios (Chicago-Sur-Rhône), master by DANIEL HUSAYN at North London Bomb Factory, artwork by LULU LMNT.”
“UVPRV LXXIII – LION’S LAW “Si le ciel vient à tomber” LP La collection complète des titres en français de Lion’s Law agrémentée de deux excellents nouveaux titres et une version inédite de leur classique « Lafayette », enregistrés pour l’occasion. Une vraie cohérence dans cet album qui retrace toutes les époques et influences du groupe, et ça marche !
UVPRV LXXIII – LION’S LAW “Si le ciel vient à tomber” LP The complete Lion’s Law French-language collection, with two excellent new tracks and a previously unreleased version of their classic “Lafayette”, recorded for the occasion. A truly coherent album that traces all the band’s eras and influences, and it works!”
Mastered at NLBF: The Proles “Kings Road Tapes 1979” on Nausea Records.
Released April 25, 2024
“Legendary London Punk Rock formed in 1978 in Raynes Park featuring Dave “Fergie” Fergusson on vocals after he met Lol, John and Dave in a Punishment of Luxury gig at the London Marquee. Oy! Oy! Oy! was written by John in mid-78. It was their first song. The first line of the lyrics was taken from kids TV show ‘Rainbow’! Were they the first Oy! band??? After various rehearsals at Dave’ s attic bedroom they managed to get their first gig at a youth club called “The Link” in Wimbledon The first demo was recorded in a cheap studio in April 1979 and it almost secured them a deal with Chiswick Records but unfortunately the band split up later that year
The mini Lp features the whole 1979 4-track Demo plus previously unreleased rehearsal and live recordings. Total of 9 tracks of pure snotty punk rock like it is supposed to be done!”
“C’mon, you lazy sods! Bern-based NASTY RUMOURS with their second full length attack, knackin’ 77 Punk Rock Snot rockets topped with bitter-sweet Power Pop brillancy. Ultra-melodic Antisociality, ferocious as f*ck! Think THE VIBRATORS on their mighty Berlin 1977 recordings meets early BUZZCOCKS love bites, a GOOD VIBRATIONS Best of and a huge splash of TOY DOLLS energy. Like dancing razors on the streets of of London in the summer of madness, back in 1977. 12 ticking time bombs for all your bugs-filled brains. Go mental!”
“Time & Matter Records are absolutely delighted to announce that their next release, catalogue number T&M 032 – ALVIN GIBBS & THE DISOBEDIENT SERVANTS’ LP, entitled ‘YOUR DISOBEDIENT SERVANT’
This really is a stunning debut solo album from the ever-popular U.K. Subs bassist.
Showcasing Alvin’s strong and distinctive lead vocals, alongside his glorious guitar and bass playing throughout, as well as his intelligent, thought-provoking lyrical skill, the guest musicians gracing this album is an impressive list of luminaries from the punk and alternative rock scene from the past 40 years; feast your eyes (and ears) over these disobedient servants:
Brian James (The Damned / Lords Of The New Church) Leigh Heggarty (Ruts DC) Mick Rossi (Slaughter & The Dogs) Timo Kaltio (Hanoi Rocks / Cheap ‘N’ Nasty) Mel Wesson (Ambient music designer / The Verve ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ / U.K. Subs ‘Diminished Responsibility’ LP / Films Mission Impossible 2, Batman Begins, Hannibal etc) Steve Crittall (The Godfathers) James Stevenson (Generation X / Chelsea / The Cult / The Alarm) Barrington Francis (The Saints) Jamie Oliver (U.K. Subs)”
