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(gig report) Trophy Jump(Zg) + iLLeagle(Kc) – 27/5/22 – Prostor (Čakovec)

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Long time no gigs concerning punk rock here in our town. Thanks to tireless crew of Cezam, Prostor received finally its dose of beautiful punk rock with two bands this Friday evening.

iLLeagle are from Koprivnica and this was the first time I have listened to this band that consists of former members of many bands from Koprivnica hardcore punk scene and I love every single second of their half hour set. These guys play fast and melodic punk/skate punk like it was done in the nineties and they have lyrics in Croatian language which is another plus for me. If I must compare their music to some bands, it would be Ateisti from Varaždin, Six Pack and Overflow, especially concerning one atmospheric ballad they played amongst their, mainly fast punk oriented setlist. The crowd enjoyed their set, even singing along to final song. I can´t wait for these guys to record something and having a release out to listen.

After them, all out storm and rain started outside, so it was about perfect time for Trophy Jump from Zagreb, to start their I think first set in our hometown. These guys did couple of European tours, have couple of e.p.-s and one full length out and they are experienced how to deliver energetic and mighty set to the crowd. Trophy Jump play pop punk with touch of fast old school melodic punk here and there, also some indie and alternative song parts, creating one energetic, harsh and melodic vibe, with great lyrics in English. Frontman/guitarist Antun has remarkable stage persona, and I am so happy to be able to see how much these guys enjoyed playing their, almost one hour set, smiling and playing all along, and rest of us knew how to appreciate it and give it back to the band. Maybe, there were not so much people attending, but we all enjoyed Trophy Jump set as one, with the band delivering all of their set list favorites plus some emphasize on newer material from the actual full length album that dropped couple of months ago. This is what we needed. That was an excellent punk rock evening on a stormy Friday.

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(new single) ‘Punk Rock is not cool anymore’ say The Special Bombs in new video!

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Is punk rock still cool? What was celebrated as a lifestyle by millions of kids back then has now become a small scene for the 30+ generation. You could say that it’s normal and that no generation has ever heard the songs of their parents. You could… You could also say that it is normal when people “grow up” their enthusiasm for music and subculture decreases. You could…You could also refuse to accept “the normal”…THE SPECIAL BOMBS face reality in their single “Punkrock Is Not Cool Anymore” (short “PINCA”), but they simply don’t care if punkrock is still cool and hip. There are too many unforgettable moments attached to it for them to simply let go. Maybe it takes songs like this to show “the old ones” how punk rock would continue to fulfill their lives and to show “the young ones” how intense and passionate a lifestyle can be.

That Stefan Beham-alias SBÄM-is the main actor in the music video for “PINCA” fits like a glove! He embodies this tireless commitment to the scene like no other. Whether as label boss, festival organizer or artwork artist. Everything Stefan touches is like a fresh cell cure for the aging punk rock scene. In the music video of THE SPECIAL BOMBS he simply plays himself – rolling through his hometown Linz on a skateboard, handing out flyers and CDs and trying to infect people with his passion for punk rock. With success!

The song is more than a classic punk rock board with melody and sing-along potential. From the first moment the number is bursting with energy, which does not let up in the verses, the instrumental intermediate part and the rocking guitar solo. The professional and powerful production by Benedikt Hain underlines the power of the song and rounds off the overall package of “Punkrock Is Not Cool Anymore”.