Saturday 30 August 2014
Thursday 28 August 2014
Monday 25 August 2014
Friday 22 August 2014
THE ANGRY ITCH EP
Angry Itch are back with a new self titled EP and this time they mean it maaannnn!
For just over 12 months Angry Itch have been gigging in and around Birmingham, and up and down the country, gathering support and getting quite a few rave reviews along the way. To celebrate their debut appearance at the recent Rebellion festival in Blackpool they managed to find time to get into the studio and record another four songs for this, their second EP.
And boy have they upped the bar this time. The four choice tracks here proudly display just how far they have come in a really short time.
It kicks off with the frantic I Hate You More, a melodic thrash of a song (from day one I've always found comparisons with the melodic hardcore of early Husker Du, only with a trademark Birmingham punk element stamped right through their sound).
I Hypocrite is in the same mould, and why not?
The brilliant Rise Again, with the audience participation closing refrain "They got kicked out... they're gonna start a riot" really shows just how savvy these guys are at putting together great songs that will just get engrained in your brain at the first listen.
Closing song 1st Floor is my choice track, starting slower than most of their songs, it's a call to grab a beer and enjoy the company of great friends, before really kicking into life - if this doesn't have you singing along by the end, then I think we probably need to call the crash trolley and check for a pulse.
12 months ago I thought this band were amazing. I've been lucky enough to catch them quite a few times since and I'm always left feeling like I've just witnessed something a little bit special (their appearance on the new band stage at Rebellion was astounding and one of the highlights not just of that stage but of the whole festival).
Definitely one of the releases of the year so far - start spreading the fucking word - ANGRY ITCH are coming!
Check out their Facebook page for regular updates on forthcoming gigs including an appearance at Birmingham Punx Picnic at the Wagon & Horses on 6th September. And I'm sure if you speak to John, Richard or Luke nicely they'll be able to hitch you up with a copy of the E.P.
https://www.facebook.com/AngryItch?fref=ts
https://twitter.com/angryitchband
THE INTERRUPTERS FEAT TIM ARMSTRONG - FAMILY
The rather spiffing Interrupters from their recently released self titled album on Hellcat records.
The Interrupters feat Tim Armstrong - Family
Sunday 17 August 2014
EIGHT ROUNDS RAPID - CHANNEL SWIMMER
Taken from debut album Loss Leader and featuring the son of Wilko Johnson on guitar.
Eight Rounds Rapid - Channel Swimmer
Saturday 16 August 2014
SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES - PLAYGROUND TWIST
Released in what was probably one of the best years for music ever - 1979!
Siouxsie & The Banshees - Playground Twist
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