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DOWN BY LAW – Lonely Town

May 12, 2021

Kung Fu 2021 American punk lynchpins roam nocturnal streets in search of kindred spirits and get lost in romantic notions. There ain’t no rest for Dave Smalley who veered away from DOWN BY LAW to dabble in less politically charged … Continue reading →

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D.I. – Greatest Hits A-Z

May 4, 2021

Cleopatra 2021 Boiling aggression down to alphabet, Californian punks bare their teeth but fail to bite. Four decades on the scene can be tiring, yet if this band seem to draw a fine line between fatigue and creative laziness, occasionally … Continue reading →

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THE 69 CATS – Seven Year Itch

April 15, 2021

Cleopatra 2021 Flaunting black felinity, psychobilly mavens scratch graves of fallen heroes and welcome a certain Rat in their meowing midst. “We are the victims of the techno age”: complaints rarely sound so defiantly as this captivating acknowledgment on “(Let’s … Continue reading →

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THE VIBRATORS with CHRIS SPEDDING – Mars Casino

March 29, 2021

Cleopatra 2021 Brit progenitors of sonic disturbance show the world they still care – or give a shit, if you like – and they still bet on optimistic outcome of current troubles. Punk rock may have faded in and out … Continue reading →

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THE ATARIS – Live In Chicago 2019

March 28, 2021

Kung Fu 2020 Rolling their milestone into the future, American punk mainstays file a concert report. One quarter of a century spent in action might be a great excuse for any vigorous group to lose impetus, yet this ensemble don’t … Continue reading →

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