(record review)Brix´n Mortar-Freshcut(single)

Brix´n Mortar are young band from Salem, Massatchusetts formed in 2018. This is their first single, released as an announcement for the upcoming full length record. I listened and reviewed it for our zine.

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This trio is formed in 2018.and they play their version of oi with hardcore/punk and they do it pretty good. This single features two songs. Besides the title song which is a true blood pumping oi/streetpunk song starting slowly and evolving the guitar melody into tight streetpunk with hardcore guitar background. What I love about this band are dual vocals, one harsh street oi and second more melodic one. The harsh voiced singer reminds me a lot of Discipline from Holland and I love it. The title song lyrics are about friendship, going to shows, proving yourself in the scene and singing along with Micky Fitz, may he rest in power. Awesome song. The kinda b-side of the single is Suburban Murders starting nicely with piano and guitar melody like some ballad. But, don´t be fooled, this is superb melodic streetpunk anthem, I still get goosebumps when listening to this one. The lyrics to this one are more personal about love and pride, being what you really are. I love the sound of the voice and harmony of the girl who did the backing vocals for this song. For me, this one is better than the title song. I can´t wait for the full album!

8,5/10

https://www.facebook.com/Brixnmortaroi/

https://brixnmortar.bandcamp.com/album/freshcut

 

 

(news) Lockjaw Records Launch Lockjaw Coffee & New Digital Compilation

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Lockjaw Records are buzzing to launch their very own Lockjaw Coffee, created in collaboration with Hastings’ punk rock roastery, Sham City Roasters.

Lockjaw and Sham City have created a delicious full-city roast using ethically-sourced being from La Lominda Farm in the Farallones region of Colombia. The result is a delightful, medium-bodied brew with hints of almond and citrus, ideal for coffee nerds and novices alike.

If that’s not enough to kick-start your day, Lockjaw and Sham City have compiled a one-off digital compilation, available exclusively to those who buy their Lockjaw Coffee. The compilation features Lockjaw Records and Hastings favourites, including Adrenalized, Not On Tour, Fair Do’s, Burnt TapesMatilda’s Scoundrels and many more.

Order Lockjaw Coffee: http://lockjawrecords.co.uk/coffee/

Lockjaw Records are strong believers in the spirit of collaboration, and in supporting other small, independents businesses. As a crew of coffee snobs, they’re also extremely excited to be working with Sham City on this limited roast.

“I’m super excited to be working with a label like Lockjaw for this collab. I love to work with other DIY businesses that are doing interesting things independently of the mainstream; Lockjaw totally embodies that. Coffee and punk have always gone hand in hand, and music undoubtedly inspired me to start my business, so it’s great to be a part of this project twinning the two.”

Dave Cullern, Sham City Roasters

Sham City Roasters is a specialist coffee roastery based in Hastings, UK, where they serve up delicious filter-coffee alongside vegan/vegetarian lunches, cakes and donuts. Sham City has a strong connection to the DIY punk scene, working with a number of bands and artists over the years, as well as collaborating with other punk-run small businesses.

Online offer: Get 15% discount on all Lockjaw Records Merch (t-shirts, sunglasses and toothbrushes!) with every purchase of Lockjaw Coffee.

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Lockjaw Coffee is a medium-bodied city roast with hints of citrus lemon and almond. The Rainforest Certified beans used are grown without pesticides, fungicides or herbicides at La Lomida Farm, which also dedicates 40% of its land as a forest reserve and sanctuary to local fauna.

The care and attention Sham City Roasters pay to every area of the roasting/blending process allows them to create a coffee unlike any you have tasted before; providing brighter flavours, better quality and a much finer cup of coffee.

 

Lockjaw Coffee Compilation:

Wolfrik – Burnt Tapes – Haest
Fair Do’s – The Affect Heuristic
Matilda’s Scoundrels – Wild Tales
Adrenalized – Not On Tour
Misgivings – Punka – Bash Brothers
Coral Springs – Edward in Venice
Simon Wells & Jens Jensen – SKIV
Fullcount – Maid of Ace
Goodbye Blue Monday – Stanis
Midwich Cuckoos – Butane Regulators
Money Left To Burn – Drones
Rebuke – The Barracks
Laughing In The Face Of – Brightr
Jason Stirling & The Blue Moon Band