Headswim – ‘Despite Yourself’ (Sony/Trapped Animal)

Headswim – ‘Despite Yourself’ (Sony/Trapped Animal)

Formed in Essex in 1989 by brothers Daniel and Tom Glendining, Headswim released their debut album ‘Flood’ in 1994. Following the death of their brother... Details
Wonk Unit – ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ (Pirates Press Records)

Wonk Unit – ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ (Pirates Press Records)

There’s no one quite like Wonk Unit, and with the release of ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ their eighth studio record to date (and... Details
CJ Wildheart – ‘Slots’ (Self Release)

CJ Wildheart – ‘Slots’ (Self Release)

He may be out of the Wildhearts for good, but CJ Wildheart still carries that monicker for good reason. He was always more than just... Details
The Flaming Sideburns – ‘Rocket Science!’ (Svart Records)

The Flaming Sideburns – ‘Rocket Science!’ (Svart Records)

Way back in the day Garage rockers The Flaming Sideburns made records for fun and they are as hard to find as hens teeth so having them... Details
Ugly Mac Beer – ‘Broken Ill’ – ‘(X Ray Production)

Ugly Mac Beer – ‘Broken Ill’ – ‘(X Ray Production)

French hip-hop producer Ugly Mac Beer, has been in music for over twenty years and on 'Broken Ill' he decided to go back to the... Details
Inca Babies – ‘Ghost Mechanic Nine’ (Self Release)

Inca Babies – ‘Ghost Mechanic Nine’ (Self Release)

“Swamp rock, death rock, Gothic post-punk…?” As Inca Babies say themselves, they’re not easy to pigeonhole. But, as ever, all that matters with a new... Details
Lifer – ‘Lifer’ (Self Release)

Lifer – ‘Lifer’ (Self Release)

Keep A Good Heart Son is the opening track on what is a thoroughly impressive album from South Wales Old School Thrashers Lifer. Now I’m... Details
Bad Shout – ‘Volatile’ (Repeat Records)

Bad Shout – ‘Volatile’ (Repeat Records)

The sound of the underground is alive and well in South Wales and spearheading this particular charge are Cardiff Punks Bad Shout who gallop into... Details
Mäsh – ‘Complication’ (Wanda Records)

Mäsh – ‘Complication’ (Wanda Records)

It’s been a strange year. Just recently, I can’t keep up with the great, new albums being released. I almost missed this one, the second... Details
Brother Brick – ‘A Portable Altamont’ (Bang Records)

Brother Brick – ‘A Portable Altamont’ (Bang Records)

For the first time on vinyl, a great Australian high-energy classic from Brother Brick, led by Stew Cunningham, one of the best guitarists to emerge from the... Details