Monthly Archives: March 2018

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(new ep)Dutch sunny punk rockers Sun-0-Bathers release debut EP “Local Warming”!

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For everyone who likes their punk rock fast, catchy and sunny, look no further! Sun-0-Bathers got you covered with their first EP aptly titled “Local Warming”. Inspired by searing beaches, punk rock / baseball legend Scott Radinsky (Ten Foot Pole / Pulley) and 80’s and 90’s punk rock waves, Sun-0-Bathers are here to make some heads nod.

Sun-0-Bathers hail from Leeuwarden, The Netherlands and was founded in the summer of 2017. High speed melodic 90’s punk rock, lightning fast solo’s, and a modern approach of old-school slightly distorted vocals mixed with the occasional catchy “ooh’s and aah’s”. As if Zeke, Pennywise and Night Birds had an romantic affair with a quite pleasant lovechild as a result.

In support of the release, Sun-0-Bathers released two music videos for the tracks “Sunspray” and “The Legend Of Scott Radinsky“. The latter being an ode to the previously mentioned punk rock and baseball superhero.

“Local Warming” is out now on Morning Wood Records (The Netherlands), Thousand Islands Records (Canada), Bearded Punk Records (Belgium) and Melodic Punk Style (Poland).

Phoenix, Arizona based punk rock label No Affiliation Records will be taking care of an exclusive CD and 7″ vinyl release in the USA this summer. Get your copy while they’re hot!

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TOUR DATES

21/03/2018 – Lola, Groningen (NL) w/ DeeCRACKS (AUS)
31/03/2018 – Mukkes, Leeuwarden (NL) w/ I Against I, Captain Disco
01/04/2018 – Prilpop Festival @ Sevenum (NL)
01/06/2018 – Mukkes, Leeuwarden (NL) w/ The Siknotes (UK)
02/06/2018 – Crémekar Fest, Veurne (BEL) w/ The Siknotes (UK)

 

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(record review)VAGALES-“Vagales”

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South America just never ceases to amaze me with their rich and various punk hardcore scene. This time I listened to and reviewed the new record by Vagales.

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These guys hail from the town Cali in Colombia and play an energetic mix of melodic hardcore and punk. As I can understand this record is their debut album and it is awesome. The album contains 8 tracks. The vocals are angry but also melodic and just right for this kind of hardcore punk. If I must compare the music with someone then I would say that the guys remind me a bit of 88 Fingers Louie only a bit more angry. The lyrics are in Spanish, so I dont understand what they are singing about, but it sounds damn good. The choruses are anthemic and I think that the live shows of this band are awesome. This is a great record and one more proof how the underground network is invincible. Top songs: “Levantate”, “No Te Quiero”.

8/10

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Get the album: https://vagales.bandcamp.com/album/vagales

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(record review)5¢Freakshow-“S/T”

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This band comes from Calgary, Alberta and this is, as I understand their debut studio effort. This ep contains 5 songs of horrorpunk mayhem mixed with a lot of psychobilly influence in the song structures.

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Vocally, the band leans more on a harsh side of the things, but adding enough melody to be memorable and catchy. I have said it for million times and I say it again, I just love when horrorpunk bands use samples from the movies and this band does it during the whole e.p. My favourite song on the e.p. is “Zombie Girl” being the most melodic song on the record and I listened to it couple of times in a row. Time passes quickly while listening to this e.p. and I really wish these guys record a whole full album and I cant wait to hear it. We will hear of this band more in the future I am sure.

7,5/10

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Get the album: https://5centfreakshow.bandcamp.com/album/5-freakshow