NY Loose – ‘Monolith Kids’ (Self Release)

NY Loose – ‘Monolith Kids’ (Self Release)

Darlings of the New York underground punk scene in the mid-90s, NY Loose, led by blonde bombshell Brijitte West, shoulda been huge. They had the... Details
Wolfbrigade – ‘Howl From Underground’ (Metal Blade Records)

Wolfbrigade – ‘Howl From Underground’ (Metal Blade Records)

I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of the whole “Oi/Crust” punk movement. The music doesn't move me at all. When I... Details
Mouth Ulcers – ‘Silent Pictures’ (Lab)

Mouth Ulcers – ‘Silent Pictures’ (Lab)

A few years ago, there seemed to be a really impressive uprising from the graveyard of Goth, as bands like The Bellweather Syndicate, Then Comes... Details
C.O.F.F.I.N – ‘Out In Oslo’ (p(doom))

C.O.F.F.I.N – ‘Out In Oslo’ (p(doom))

C.O.F.F.I.N are a hard rockin' punk band from Sydney, Australia. The acronym stands for ‘Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway’. ‘Out In Oslo’ was produced... Details
Split Dogs- ‘Nice n Rough’ (Venn Records)

Split Dogs- ‘Nice n Rough’ (Venn Records)

At last! One of the most anticipated albums this year, chez moi and at RPM headquarters, no doubt. This was an immediate preorder, and, as... Details
Asomvel – ‘Set Your World On Fire’ (Self Release)

Asomvel – ‘Set Your World On Fire’ (Self Release)

Yorkshire hard rockers Asomvel are back with their latest album: Set Your World On Fire. I’ve been lucky enough to witness Asomvel live a few... Details
The Mary Tyler Whores – ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be’ (Cadiz Music)

The Mary Tyler Whores – ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be’ (Cadiz Music)

Not since Gay For Johnny Dep or Jodie Fasters were kicking up a stink on my stereo has a band had such a great name... Details
The Drowns – ‘Harsh Reality’ (Pirates Press)

The Drowns – ‘Harsh Reality’ (Pirates Press)

I always love getting emails from Pirates Press about the new records coming our way, and a band who visit the UK regularly, as well... Details
Friends Of Jesse Malin – ‘I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1’ (Wicked Cool Records)

Friends Of Jesse Malin – ‘I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1’ (Wicked Cool Records)

If you are reading this, then you are probably well-versed in the history and songs of NYC singer/songwriter Jesse Malin. Following his life-changing spinal stroke... Details
The Dogs – ‘Trauma Junkie’ (Indie Recordings)

The Dogs – ‘Trauma Junkie’ (Indie Recordings)

The Dogs are the Oslo-based band in which only one member is actually from Oslo but hey why not Garage punk rock n roll is... Details