Countdown To Rebellion – Day44: Introducing Yur Mum
There seems to have been a proliferation in the last couple of years, of drum and guitar two pieces. 2022 festival highlights for me were provided by Yur Mum, alongside Mannequin Death Squad, The Meffs and Vulpynes. Add to those the likes of The Sewer Cats, Slap Rash and Minatore (also appearing at Rebellion) and …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day45: Introducing Evil Blizzard
Pic Credit : Andi Callen Photography (All Rights Reserved) A lot has been written about Preston’s finest, not all of it complimentary. They are the epitome of a marmite band. Legendary music journalist Mick Middles described them as the worst band he’d ever seen, which is quite an accolade, considering some of the dross that …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day46: Introducing Smoking Gives You Big Tits
First up I feel duty bound as a doctor of punk rock, that smoking is bad for you and almost certainly won’t increase the size of your boobs. However, what you will get from listening to the Bolton/Salford 4 piece, is a blend of high energy riot grrrl influenced post-punk, humour and political comment. Oh …
Bearded Theory – Did The Festival Live Up To The Hype?
Words and Pics by Andi Callen – All Rights Reserved Bearded Theory was touted by many to be THE line up of the summer, Glastonbury not included. And with a roll call including The Pretenders, Gary Numan, Public Service Broadcasting, Primal Scream, Echo & The Bunnymen, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Interpol, Gogl …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day47: Introducing Oorya
Pic Credit: Andi Callen Photography Pronounced “who are ya”, they describe themselves as queer electro punk folk. Ably supported by Eon, The Emotional Support Dinosaur, Oorya are part pagan, part performance artist, wrapped in love and coated in humour. Live shows are more of “a happening”. You’ll sing along, dance and hug yourself, all the …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day48: Introducing Loose Articles
Manchester’s Loose Articles are a 4-piece melodic post-punk outfit specialising in discord, repetition and radical politics. They describe themselves as feminine, threatening, working and class, with a passion for Stella Artois! They were lined up to play their biggest ever gig last summer, supporting the Foo Fighters at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, but the tragic …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 49: Introducing The Battery Farm
Next up in our series of bands to check out at Rebellion this year, The Battery Farm. The great thing about the “punk family” is that there are so many different strains, like an out-of-control virus, continually mutating. Remind you of anything? Whether it’s “77” punk, oi, hardcore, straight edge, skate punk or street punk, …
News: Countdown To Rebellion – Day 50 : Introducing 1983
With Rebellion Festival fast approaching, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the lesser known bands on the bill, 1 per day in the lead up to Aug 3rd. First out of the traps is 1983. Originally from Orange County, California but now relocated to West Palm Beach, South Florida. 4 piece Punk band …
Rebellion Festival 2023 Day Splits And Times Announced
In a little over 50 days, Blackpool’s annual Punk Festival will see thousands of fans from all over the world, descend on the seaside town. A much loved date in the calendar, not just for the boost to the local economy, but for the colourful characters who make it so spectacular each August! Between now …
Pixies Announce Bossanova x Trompe Le Monde UK Tour 2024
Pic Credit: Andi Callen Photography – All Rights Reserved Pixies, one the most influential, pioneering bands have announced their return to the UK to perform their hugely acclaimed albums Bossanova and Trompe Le Monde as part of a major European tour. Pixies third studio album, Bossanova released in 1990 was produced by Gil Norton, with …