Punk rock
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 32: Introducing The Nightingales
Robert Lloyd’s career began at the start of punk, as leader of Birmingham’s best punk band, The Prefects, who were wildly ahead of their time in experimentation and age, despite their relative youth. Formed in 1979 and described in John Robb’s book on ‘post punk’ Death To Trad Rock as “The misfits’ misfits” and comprising an ever-fluctuating line up, …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 34: Introducing Bob Vylan
One of the highlights of Rebellion 2022, having had to be upgraded from the Introducing Stage, to the Empress Ballroom. This time they return to the same stage in their own right. The chaotic scenes from last year, when the stage was invaded by invitation, will live long in the memory. Many so called “punk …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 35: Introducing Sloppy Seconds
Sloppy Seconds, a raucous punk band originating from Indianapolis, Indiana, burst onto the scene in the 1980s with their irreverent and often humorous approach to punk rock. Formed in 1984, Sloppy Seconds quickly gained attention for their catchy, tongue-in-cheek songs and high-energy live performances. Their music blends elements of punk, glam rock, and pop, creating …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 36 : Introducing Teenage Bottlerocket
Teenage Bottlerocket, a high-energy punk band hailing from Laramie, Wyoming, burst onto the scene with a relentless onslaught of catchy melodies and relentless guitar riffs. Formed in 2000 by twin brothers Ray and Brandon Carlisle, Teenage Bottlerocket infuses the classic punk sound with a healthy dose of pop sensibility. Their infectious hooks and anthemic choruses …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 41: Introducing Mannequin Death Squad
Mannequin Death Squad is a powerhouse duo that has been making a profound impact on the music industry with their distinctive sound and unrelenting energy. Formed in 2016 by vocalist and guitarist Ellyot Ryan and drummer Dan Muszynski, the band has crafted a unique sonic landscape that fuses elements of punk, grunge, and alternative rock. …
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 …
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 …