I love Australian underground scene. It is far away on the other side of the globe, but the music unites us in a wonderful way. This time, I listened and reviewed for our zine the debut album by Press Club.
Hailing from Melbourne, Press Club released a strong debut record containing 11 songs. The music they play could be put into melodic pop punk, but they have so much more influences in their music, from indie to even noise. The musicianship is tight and the record is marked by strong vocals, courtesy of singer Natalie. Lyrically, Press Club heads into personal territory, but they also raise some socially aware subjects if you read through the lines. In all, we are dealing here with one hell of a strong debut. Top songs on the record for me: Headwreck(check out the video), Ignorance, Trading Punches.
Here is one more band from the awesome and thriving Australian punk scene, full of excellent bands and releases. Coming from Perth, The Bob Gordons are one of such bands. I listened and reviewed their new record for our zine.
The record contains 11 songs. The music is nothing new or revolutionary, fast to mid tempo melodic punkrock, done with heart, soul and conviction. Lyrically, the guys head into more serious, political themes like in Stop Hate, but there is enough personal, humour and sarcasm in the lyrics to make you smile and make your day happier. With titles and above all awesome songs like Jerry Seinfeldhair or UFC you just can`t go wrong. Check out the scene accross the globe and listen to the music of The Bob Gordons. 7/10
The Rumjacks recently released their new, fourth album and I listened and reviewed the album for our zine. Read on!
I didn´t know for this band until 2016.and their show at Punk Rock Holiday, which made me listen to the albums and keep an eye and ear open for this band. Usually, I am not too keen for all the celtic punk and folk punk bands out there, but this album is just somehow made for my ears. These Australians deliver mighty set with 12 songs of celtic folk punkrock with a lot of melody, sing along choruses, fun and emotion. There are reggae and ska influences in Fare Evader, the title track and A Dozen Good Reasons To Weep which is one of my favorite songs on this record. Also, I love The Foreman O´Rourke with the guest performance by Paul McKenzie of The Real McKenzies delivering nice vocal guest lines. This is a very good album which even non celtic folk punkrock fans like me dig good.
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