Suzi Moon opens up the Turbulent Hearts catalogue

Suzi Moon opens up the Turbulent Hearts catalogue

SUZI MOON TO RELEASE DISCOGRAPHY ALBUM FROM TURBULENT HEARTS
COLORED VINYL 2xLP VIA PIRATES PRESS RECORDS RE-MASTERED BY MASS GIORGINI
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Washington, DC – March 21, 2025 – Fan-favorite punk rock ’n roller Suzi Moon is giving longtime fans – and new ones – a real treat with the double LP collection of her previous band, Turbulent Hearts: All Out, available NOW for pre-order via Pirates Press Records, her longtime label, with a release date of May 23rd. The video for the lead single “Crazy Girl” has been re-released, and is available now on streaming platforms.

In the rough and tumble world of rock & roll, there are many kinds of artists, and many kinds of fans. However, it takes a special kind of dedication to truly be considered a lifer; putting in the years, miles, blood, sweat, and tears of living and breathing for chasing your musical vision. Undeniably, Suzi Moon is a rock & roll lifer, and this new double LP collection of the recorded output of her band Turbulent Hearts is an essential chapter in the story of that life!

Aided and abetted by the rhythm section of bassist Mark Johnson and drummer Jay Skowronek, Suzi blazes her path as a songwriter and performer with the confidence of a self-made superstar. Suzi reflects fondly on the band and the time period they were together. “This was such a prolific songwriting period for me.” says Suzi. “I really found my voice with this band, and I could have never done the Suzi Moon band if I hadn’t done my time with the Turbulent Hearts.”

It is tempting to listen to these songs and pick out the trajectory that would lead Suzi to become a breakout solo act – and indeed, there is plenty of that to listen for – but perhaps these songs are best enjoyed as they were written: immediate, urgent, and in the moment…just like all the best rock & roll! “We started playing local shows. We said yes to every show we got offered. We were just happy to get onstage and play together. It wasn’t about getting famous or changing the world…it was about playing as fast and ferociously as possible, on a fun show with our friends’ bands.”

These songs have never sounded better. Legendary punk producer Mass Giorgini, who worked with Moon on all of her Pirates releases, stepped up to the plate once again to polish these songs & make them sound like a cohesive unit for this vinyl re-release. Even for those who had the original records, this is the definitive statement from the band. “Turbulent Hearts is a massive part of my story,” sums up Suzi. “I am thankful and excited to be working with my family at Pirates Press Records to finally unleash this collection of 20 songs that mean so much to me.”

Suzi Moon’s Turbulent Hearts: All Out is available from Pirates Press Records on 2×12” Smoke Vinyl: sides 1 & 2 on Milky Clear Vinyl with Black Smoke, side 3 & 4 on Blood Red with Black Smoke. It will be available everywhere fine records are sold May 23rd, 2025!

After starting off as a young teenager, Suzi spent years touring in the Long Beach punk band Civet (alongside her older sister Liza Graves) before stepping up to the center stage mic with Turbulent Hearts in 2014. She’d been writing her own songs since the age of 13, and she was ready.

The band made their mark in the mid- to late-2010s, and after they parted ways, Suzi moved on to the garage psych combo LA Machina and ultimately, recording under her own name. Across the four sides of Turbulent Hearts: All Out, the band’s entire recorded output – 4 EPs and change over the course of 7 years – is collected in one place for the first time for fans old and new to enjoy.

For more information on Suzi Moon:

https://suzimoon.com

https://www.instagram.com/thesuzimoon

https://www.facebook.com/SuziMoon

https://suzimoon.bandcamp.com

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 first for new label Pirates Press) they are back to prove it all over again.

I really don’t think there’s any other band out there that can deal with the subjects of; the downward spiral of addiction, the thrill of watching late night horror films, the reality of 14 years of right-wing politics in the UK (“SodaStream fuck off”), and the joys of being a father, within the first four songs on their record, and still have you guessing what might be next (it’s another song about horses just in case you were wondering). Then again, that’s exactly why each new Wonk Unit record is such a unique event on the release calendar.

It’s been four years since ‘Uncle Daddy’ so ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ has been a long time coming, and the fact that it’s being released in the run up to Christmas actually makes me feel like this year is perhaps going to be one the best in many a year.

That’s because Wonk Unit are a band that can connect with their audience on so many different levels, be it the rage of those opening trio of tunes the (debut single from the record ‘Rapidly Declining Dignity’, ‘Now That I’ve Grown Up’ and ‘Luxury Flats’) or the fragile vulnerability of ‘Overwhelmed’ (the song about fatherhood), there is pretty much something for everyone on ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’.

Now settled as a six piece with guitarists Ryan and AJ along with drummer Max locking in with keyboardist Vez and Wonk Unit lifers Alex and Pwoison this time around the gang switch effortlessly from the country honk of ‘Shiny Horses’ to the double time synthy powerpop of ‘The Thickest Skin’ before the almost music hall lament of ‘Complicated Girl’ brings to mind Madness at their chart bothering best, and all within the space of eight minutes on a record packed full of  Wonkness.

Longtime co-producer/engineer Andy Brook once again works his EQ magic within the groves of ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ helping the band to retain an underlying pop edge on tunes as they flip between musical styles as the jaunty cockney knees up of ‘True To Who I Am’ followed by my favourite song on the record ‘The Oldest Chiche’ fully illustrates.

In saying that, I get a new favourite song with each new listen to ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’, so just like with the last few Wonk Unit LPs there’s more than just the mosh pit bangers for you to get your teeth into, and in album closer ‘Stage Fright’ the band have written perhaps their most audacious tune to date.

As I said at the top of this review there’s no one quite like Wonk Unit, now what I wouldn’t give to hear St Winifred’s School Choir singing that, at this time of year, eh? Perhaps we could have them doing it on the next Wonk album – what do you think Alex? If you can get them out of the crack house that is.

Either way, ‘Good Good Glad to Hear It’ is out now on CD and vinyl, and you can buy it here

Author: Johnny Hayward

Its A Podcast Episode 51- Scandinavian Overload

Its A Podcast Episode 51- Scandinavian Overload

Episode 51 mixes brand-new tracks with some older classics that might have been forgotten, as well as an overload of covers.

First up is the exciting news that Midlife Crisis have a date of Feb 25 for the release of the long-awaited album. Fans of Hellacopters and Backyard Babies might want to tune into this bad boy. We play the opening track off the album ‘Silver Son Johnnie’ ’45 to 33′ is the name of the album and pre-orders to come along with a review of the LP.

Local South Wales noisemakers Bad Shout have an EP coming out in December on Repeat Records and its a banger. Six tracks of fizzing punk rock and we drop ‘Doublecross’ to get you excited and up for the preorder off Repeat.

Scandinavia features heavily on this week’s podcast with entries hitting Pumphouse HQ and the second offering from the North is Plastic Tears and their brand new single ‘Motorhome’. Hot on the heels is The Ratchets with the sound of Noo Jersey and ‘Holy Mother Of God’.

From the compilation album ‘Fucked By Rock’ Crazyhead should have been huge. Spearheading the Greebo scene they easily had the coolest single title ever committed to wax in ‘What Gives You The Idea Your So Amazing Baby’ but we entertain ‘Buy A Gun’ a forgotten classic. Probably not a song for the PC brigade but we love it and it would be nice fo the compilation to get a vinyl pressing doncha think?

David Delinquent and The IOUs are a new one on us and the Dundee pop n rollas have released this single ‘Nobody’s Else’ and what a banger it is. Looking forward to hearing more from David and his Delinquent mates if it’s even half as good as this. We need to get these bands into peoples ears folks and the only way to do that is to play the podcast and share the music.

Dharma Guns are a new one on us and rather impressed we were. ‘Ex-Generation Superstars’, the band’s debut, is all about high-octane rock ‘n’ roll with a side order of sleaze, don’t believe us well, give it a listen. Followed up by the king of catchy power pop Kurt Baker with his brand new single out on Wicked Cool Records (where else).

Front Kicks dish up some power pop before Heavy Medication Records newest release the Never Land Ranch Davidians rock up with ‘Cactus Cool Man’ and get on the groove from their forthcoming album due in Feb 25 it promises to be another top notch release to look forward to.

Laura Jane Grace has just toured England in support of the brand new album or mini-album ‘Give An Inch’ so it seems fair to drop ‘Karma Coming Close’ from the EP.

A Knife For An Eye are up next with a thumping track off their album ‘Damnation Rock N Roll’ again outta Sweden its fair to say they’ve really impressed us here at HQ. The album cover is very striking as well with the classic Chuck Berry pose really setting the tone for some attitude adjustment as ‘Getting Hooked’ is on point because we certainly did.

It’s cover time and this week we have the interesting take of the Dead Boys classic ‘Sonic Reducer’ from Sweden’s 69 Eyes followed up by a demo of The Dead Boys that’s on their recent new record out on Cleopatra Records. A previously unreleased Stiv led tune ‘Ya Really Don’t Love Me’.

For a little reminder of how good the genre of fuzzed-up Garage rock could sound we have Datsuns ‘Mother Fucker From Hell’ off their debut record. For another cover and we head to NYC and Electric Frankenstein who did a split with shit islands’ own still warm but sadly deceased The Hip Priests and took on their early banger ‘Young Savage’.

The penultimate offering this week sandwiched between some Garage rock n Metal we bring the excellent Steve Vincent with the title track off his solo album ‘The Best Kept Secret In Rock n Roll’ anyone who doesn’t know is myself and Steve still wears the finest pairs of Rock n Roll slippers also known as pixie boots or macho types refer to them as Chelsea boots but to give him credit Steve has quite the collection and hopefully we can see him wearing a pair live on stage sometime in 2025.

Finally, we’ve given in to Chris and his persistent nagging to get Therapy On the playlist as well as Judas Priest but I couldn’t possibly play anything by Halford and co so relented when he informed me that Therapy? had indeed paid their respects by covering ‘Breaking The Law’ so squeeze into your spandex, strap on your studded wrist bands and pull a wheelie on your chopper as we end with ‘Breaking The Law’. Catch you next week for more quality tunes from the Pumphouse here at RPM Online HQ.

THE SLACKERS ANNOUNCE REISSUE OF “CLOSE MY EYES” & European Tour for later in 2024

THE SLACKERS ANNOUNCE REISSUE OF “CLOSE MY EYES” & European Tour for later in 2024

New York, NY – June 4, 2024 – Pirates Press Records is proud to re-release “Close My Eyes”, the 2002 album by NYC ska-reggae legends The Slackers – a complex and nuanced album that shows the band’s versatility and capacity for both commentary and introspection.

It is often said – to the point of cliche – that New York City is a “character” in the work of the city’s most noted filmmakers. A similar statement could be made about the artistic symbiosis between the city and The Slackers. From the Bronx-born accent of lead vocalist Vic Ruggiero to the band’s embrace of cosmopolitan musical traditions from a melting pot of cultural origins, New York defines The Slackers at least as much as the band have contributed to defining the sound of New York for well over 30 years.

Therefore, it bears mentioning that – aside from a 2002 collaborative album by “The Slackers and Friends” – “Close My Eyes” is the band’s first proper studio LP released after the traumatic terrorist attacks on their home city in 2001, and the band took enough time to process the global fallout of this tragedy. At first glance, the cover photograph might be mistaken for a mundane domestic slice of life, but upon closer examination, the television screen depicting a mushroom cloud and the newspaper showing explosive carnage speak of a darker world intruding on quiet home life. The lone person in the photo is turned away from both the TV and the newspaper, and, as the album title suggests, she has her eyes closed, but the implication is clear that sometimes the outside world is too big to ignore.

“So feel free go steal and rob, revolution ain’t my job,” sings Ruggiero on the title track. “And if I sing your happy song, please don’t tell me I am wrong.” It is the statement of an artist searching for a way to still sing about joy and life in uncertain times of great upheaval. And ultimately the band must reckon with these times. On “Real War,” toaster Marq Lyn takes lead vocals as the band addresses the march to war that was omnipresent in those early days of the 21st century, stating in no uncertain terms that it was “Time to fight the real war…Against hunger and poverty…For racial equality.” The Slackers make it clear that while the machinations of hawkish politicians grind on, the real needs of people all over the world are left behind.

This tension between a dangerous world and the struggles of one’s personal life are present throughout the record, and the band weaves stories from the whole spectrum of human emotion, war, heartbreak, joy, and everything in between. Bookended by instrumental tracks, opening with the energetic “Shankbon” and ending with moody dub reggae, these veteran virtuoso players ultimately take listeners on a masterful journey through the human experience.

Out of print on vinyl since its original pressing, “Close My Eyes” will be available for pre-order from the Pirates Press Records webstore on July 5th, 2024, and will be available everywhere on September 6th. It will be available on 2×12” Classic Black Vinyl as well as 2×12” Glass of Port Marble Vinyl. This new double LP pressing features 2 additional dub versions which are previously unreleased!

THE SLACKERS TOUR DATES:

06/07/2024 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room

06/08/2024 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub

06/09/2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Event Center

06/14/2024 – New York, NY – Rocks Off Cruise

06/16/2024 – Boston, MA – Rock On Boat Cruise (afternoon boarding)

09/13/2024 – Hampton, VA – Fort Monroe – Supernova International Ska Festival

09/19/2024 – Breda, Netherlands – Mezz

09/20/2024 – Koln, DE – Gebauede 9

09/21/2024 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Wilde Westen

09/22/2024 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg

09/24/2024 – Brighton, UK – Arches

09/25/2024 – London, UK – Underworld

09/26/2024 – Glasgow, UK – Audio

09/27/2024 – Sheffield, UK – Corporation

09/28/2024 – Southampton, UK – 1865

09/29/2024 – Bristol, UK – Exchange

09/30/2024 – Swansea, UK – Sin City

10/01/2024 – Boulogne Sur Mer, FR – La Cave de Monsieur Guy

10/02/2024 – Paris, FR – Glazart

10/04/2024 – Sittard, Netherlands – Poppodium

10/05/2024 – Madrid, ES – Gruta 77 (Night 1)

10/06/2024 – Madrid, ES – Gruta 77 (Night 2)

10/08/2024 – Vienna, AT – Arena Wien

10/09/2024 – Graz, AT – Explosiv

10/10/2024 –  Munich, DE – Feierwerk Hansa39

10/11/2024 – Winterthur, CH – Salzhaus

10/12/2024 – Leuven, Belgium – Het Depot

10/13/2024 – Berlin, DE – SO36

The Complicators – ‘Self-Titled’ (Pirates Press Records)

The Complicators – ‘Self-Titled’ (Pirates Press Records)

Another day another quality record hits the shelves from Pirates Press. It’s been a while since we had some nasty snarling punk rock hit the streets, God knows there’s enough to be pissed off with around the spinning rock we reside on from the UK and our shitty corrupt government filling their greedy boots to the USA and the MAGA cult and their former commander in chief with his 30,000 lies his disciples swallow day in day out to Putin, The middle east it’s not a very nice place out there kids and sometimes we cry out for a record to mirror that instability back to us and offer us some hope and if not hope then a fist or a boot to stomp it out until the pressure is lifted and then The Complicators new album drops on my lap and all seems fair game with the opening salvo of the rapid and brutal punk rock of ‘Pressure’ no nonsense hit it and hit it hard punk rock is ringing out through my speakers loud and fucking clear. ‘Keep Your Hands Up’ is a blast as is ‘Blink Of An Eye’ bordering on the NYHC of old but a little more tempered and measured married to the Rancid early days of punk rock from the opposite coast.

Of course they’re from San Fran it is in their DNA and running through their music like Blackpool runs through a stick of rock. It’s shouty, angry, pissed off, and snarling like a badass dog who’s looking to bite your big fat lazy ass. ‘Trolls’ opens with a very tasty bass line. ‘I See’ is a great Bass and guitar riff with some sweet tones ringing out not too dissimilar from the last few Last Resort records style-wise.

As the record flows the punk rock comes thick and fast not straying from the MO with some big riffs ringing out like the tasty ‘Working Man’ with its extended intro its got some momentum and plenty of punch. ’86ed’ is leaping out of the fast Rancid riff handbook with a bit of Bad Religion going on as well.

They veer slightly into hard rock territory for ‘American Shame’ it’s big and bruising. This dozen-track album closes out in style with ‘Street Diamonds’ harking back to an Exploited style middle finger in the air. They take no prisoners and aren’t going out with a whimper. The Complicators deliver a pretty uncomplicated album full of piss and vinegar and something to play when you’re making those Molotov cocktails when the revolution comes a knocking. Turn it up, its punk as fuck!

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Author: Dom Daley

SUBHUMANS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR

SUBHUMANS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR

SUBHUMANS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR
FEA TO SUPPORT EAST COAST DATES
BAND TO PLAY TWO SHOWS AT PUNK ROCK BOWLING

Subhumans have announced a string of U.S. tour dates including two shows at Punk Rock Bowling and east coast dates supported by FEA!

In addition to these Punk Rock Bowling and East Coast dates, Subhumans have a UK tour and will be playing Punk In Drublic in San Pedro, CA.

Subhumans have more plans throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond including to continue supporting their reissued records they released in 2023.

Catch Subhumans live:
03/29/2024 – Bristol, UK – Golden Lion

03/30/2024 – Coventry, UK – HMV Empire (w/ UK SUBS & MENACE)

03/31/2024 – Stamford, UK – Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge

04/01/2024 – London, UK – New Cross Inn

04/02/2024 – Ramsgate, UK – Music Hall

04/03/2024 – Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms

04/04/2024 – Swindon, UK – The Vic

04/05/2024 – Guildford, UK – Holroyd Undercover Fest

04/06/2024 – Dartington, UK – Things Happen Here

04/07/2024 – Bideford, UK – Palladium

04/27/2024 – Glasgow, UK – Academy – Scotland Calling

04/28/2024 – Manchester, UK – Star + Garter

May 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Las Vegas Events Center#

May 27 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar & Billiards#

May 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Foto Club*

May 30 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Bunker*

May 31 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar*

June 01 – Brooklyn, NY – Meadows*

June 02 – Lake Como, NJ – Salty’s Beach Bar*

June 03 – Providence, RI – Alchemy*

June 04 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East*
10/04/2024-10/06/2024 – San Pedro, CA – Berth 46 – Punk In Drublic Festival / NOFX Final Show Weekend

# = Punk Rock Bowling

* = w/ FEA

Find Subhumans online:

https://www.facebook.com/officialsubhumans

https://www.instagram.com/subhumansuk/

Cock Sparrer ‘Hand On Heart’ & Live shows

Cock Sparrer ‘Hand On Heart’ & Live shows

COCK SPARRER

‘Hand On Heart’

the new studio album 5 April 2024

Legendary punk band Cock Sparrer announce their eighth studio album Hand On Heart, alongside shows in London and Glasgow

Widely considered to be one of the most influential street punk bands in history, Cock Sparrer have been a constant on the circuit since 1972. They can name an enviable list of punk rock royalty who have covered their songs, from the likes of Rancid, Against Me! and The Interrupters to The Aggrolites, Bouncing Souls, Agnostic Front, Grade 2 and Dropkick Murphys.  

Back with their latest (and most likely last) studio album, Hand On Heart is their strongest statement yet. Their first since 2017’s Forever, it’s an album full of their trademark anthemic sound; hooks, singalong melodies and strong mob chorus’ are present in abundance and key tracks like With My Hand On My Heart, Rags To Riches, I Belong To You and Here We Stand stands out as some of their finest material to date. That’s not to say there aren’t a few surprises for old and new fans alike. On My Forgotten Dream, string arranger Simon Dobson (Bring Me The Horizon, Mike Oldfield) has added something truly unique that will excite fans.

The band will be the first to admit that the studio budget in the past has usually been spent down the pub, but with Hand On Heart they acquired the production services of James Bragg (BC Camplight, Martin Barre) who worked alongside guitarist Daryl Smith. Also on board was Grammy award winning 2022 UK Mastering Engineer of the year, Kevin Tuffy to do the final mastering.

Cock Sparrer is still the same four guys who started playing punk music 52 years ago – Colin McFaull (vocals), Mick Beaufoy (guitar), Steve Burgess (bass) and Steve Bruce (drums); alongside their new guitarist Daryl Smith, who has been in the band for a mere 31 years! They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2022 with two sold out shows at Camden’s Roundhouse, and 2024 includes a year of headline festival shows booked to celebrate the launch of the album. The shows include the world’s premier Punk Festival Rebellion, Mighty Sounds in Czech Republic and Hellfest in France where they’ll play alongside Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. However, it’s their club shows that show the strength of loyalty and love that their fans have, and to celebrate they’re playing two UK launch shows in London and Glasgow:

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – Saturday 6th April 2024

O2 Academy Glasgow – Saturday 13th April 2024

Hand On Heart is available on 180gsm black vinyl, limited edition colour vinyl with unique artwork, picture disc vinyl, hardback book CD edition and strictly limited-edition cassette.

Suzi Moon goes ’99 Miles to Pasadena’

Suzi Moon goes ’99 Miles to Pasadena’
“99 Miles to Pasadena” is the fifth video to be released from singles off Dumb & in Love, following the title track, “Family Memories,” “California,” and “Any Other Way.”

Although currently settled in Washington, DC, Suzi is a California native through and through, and she wrote “99 Miles to Pasadena” while running laps around the city’s legendary venue The Rose Bowl, which shows up in the video.

As for the video itself, it was animated by Tommy Keeling, and viewers of a certain age will instantly recognize the loving nods to the classic cartoons of Hanna-Barbera…particularly the comic book band with “long tails and ears for hats.”

“Josie & The Pussycats is my ultimate fave!” enthuses Suzi. “Tommy made my Archie dreams come true!!!!”

Viewers will find it impossible not to share Suzi’s boundless enthusiasm while watching this undeniably fun video for this catchy, poppy rock ’n roll song “baked in the California sunshine.”

After the incredible response to her first two EPs on Pirates Press Records, the anticipation for the release of the much-anticipated full-length by Suzi Moon reached a fever pitch, and the finished product did not disappoint! Originally from Southern California, but relocated to Washington DC, Moon and her band put together an incredible debut album that is well worth the wait! Recorded and produced by Davey Warsop (Sharp/Shock, Suedehead) they are an eclectic set of catchy as f*** songs that the band immediately took on the road, where they were received by wild crowds worldwide.

Dumb & In Luv was actually written and mostly recorded before the release of her EPs – but she wanted to spend more time working on it to be able to present a cohesive collection of songs. When asked about the album, Moon says “These songs are a bit warmer and power-pop than my previous releases. They’ve been baked in the California sunshine, like the song ‘99 Miles To Pasadena,’ which I wrote while running laps around the Rose Bowl. I picked songs that fit together nicely but also offer a lot of variation, so you’re getting more of a full ride with this album than you did with the EPs!”

She continues, “The ten tracks on Dumb & In Luv represent growth and the human condition. Themes of love, loss, heartache, hope, and celebration are all ones that I have written about before and will certainly revisit again and again. My first EP, Call The Shots, had a straightforward punk ’n roll sound, my second EP, Animal, was a bit more melodic, and Dumb & In Luv is really a mix of those two styles, seeped in the influence of all those great California bands that influenced me while I was growing up, like Social Distortion, Rancid, Green Day, and Sugarcult.”

With a stellar rock & roll pedigree, reaching back to when Moon started touring at the young age of 15, she has established herself as a ferocious punk truth teller with both a distinctive personal style and a fiercely untamed stage presence.

Suzi Moon’s effortless channeling of classic ’77 punk rock spirit with a modern twist continues to evolve and grow. The response to her first two releases was fantastic, though not surprising – with support from Little Steven’s Underground Garage and the likes of Iggy Pop singing her praises on the BBC!

Her fanbase has grown immensely over the past few years, and the release of her LP has been one of the biggest things propelling her forward.

Suzi’s electrifying live show is not to be missed, and has made her a favorite at festivals like Xtreme Fest, Rebellion, Punk Rock Bowling, and Punk in the Park (just to name a few), gigs with legendary acts like The Damned, and tours with the likes of Agent Orange, The Briefs, Ravagers, and more! We can’t wait to see what the future will bring for the unstoppable force that is Suzi Moon!.

For more information on Suzi Moon:

https://suzimoon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SuziMoon/

https://www.instagram.com/thesuzimoon/

https://suzimoon.bandcamp.com/

Billy Liar – ‘Crisis Actor’ (Pirates Press Records)

Billy Liar – ‘Crisis Actor’ (Pirates Press Records)

If anyone deserved a break due to their hard work, high standards, and passion it was or should I say is Billy Liar. Signing to Pirates Press is proof that hard work can and will pay off – with a determination and unwavering belief in what he does is his just deserts. Billy has been gaining well-deserved praise from high places such as Tim Armstrong and we’ve always seen the talent and great songs he’s written and on ‘Crisis Actor’ he’s indeed taken it to the next level from the tub-thumping chest beating opener ‘Oblivion’ through the organ swirling rampant beast that is ‘Baltimore’ Billy has the sound that can and should break through big time Stateside. Its no accident Pirates Press recognised that talent and have released this new record.

Billy’s songs detail some outstanding storytelling, where every lyric has you hanging on his every breath its like turning the pages of a great book you simply can’t put down and you’re wondering where it’s heading next. The energy of ‘Negroni’ is superb (With added Frank Turner). The sound is arena-filling and also a breath of fresh air if you were in say the Black Heart in Camden watching him rip through these songs on his acoustic guitar it would still sound huge.

‘Phantom Limb’ is thunderous but then again the energy bursting through the speakers from the likes of ‘Osterich’ it’s no surprise to hear mr Frank Turner join Billy on this LP because I’m sure Turner will be looking over his shoulder at Liar as he steams up on the inside track. ‘Starlight On Main’ is more of the same but the highlight is ‘Cheyne Stoking’ with its chest-beating brilliance with a broken-hearted melody sung with vim and vigor Billy is stepping up here.

But hold on its not all thunder and attack there are also softer songs for tough guys like the jarring ‘Don’t Trust Anyone’ that wakes from its harsh abrasive into into a heaving monster. This is one of the finest half hours I’ve heard all year and the hoe down that is ‘Hogmanay’ if The Pogues had written never mind the bollocks and turned up the guitars instead of whistles. Simply a stunning record and one that should propel Billy Liar to being a household name in punk rock circles. Be it leading a raucous band or standing in the spotlight with just his acoustic guitar Billy Liar has hit paydirt with ‘Crisis Actor’ Man I thought ‘Some Legacy’ was good but this is on another level. Buy It!

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Author: Dom Daley

SUBHUMANS -U.S. TOUR – May 23

SUBHUMANS -U.S. TOUR – May 23

Legendary punk band Subhumans announced a United States with support from Cop/Out and Upchuck on select dates!

This tour comes after a reissue of Subhumans’ first 6 LPs which were all remastered from the original tapes. These records were pressed on several different versions with fans from around the globe quickly snatching up copies. Additionally, a limited edition box set featuring all six records plus an exclusive 10”, slipmat, and 52 page book was released and sold out in a matter of hours.

Subhumans have more surprises and plans throughout the rest of 2023 and beyond so fans will be waiting with anticipation for subsequent announces from Dick Lucas and the rest of the band.

Catch Subhumans live:

May 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown VFW (w/ War//Plague, Cop/Out, Surrogates)

May 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club +

May 28 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge +

May 29 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway +

May 30 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle +

May 31 – Cincinnati, OH – Legends +

June 01 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop +

June 02 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power +

June 03 – Washington, DC – Black Cat #

June 04 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall #

June 05 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle #

June 06 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern #

June 07 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl

June 08 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits #

June 09 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub #

June 10 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug #

+ – w/ Cop/Out
# – w/ Upchuck