Friday, September 30, 2011

The Pastorales

The Pastorales is a grunge/hardcore punk band from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They start playing in July 2011 and have just released debut EP. 

A must-have!

the Pastorales - Прожигать жизнь by mon-lolka  
2011 - s/t EP

Monday, September 26, 2011

Smart Cops

The way Smart Cops play could be described as a rally cry to social alienation with a mixture of sarcasm, rebellion, self-pity and paranoia. It’s weird, simple and to the point. Their sound is defined by crunchy guitars and obsessive drum beats. Smart Cops are going to polyphonically dent your ear drums, rhythmically roust you until your brain spins and steamcomes screaming out of your navel. As the poet said. Their weapon? This here record. Rise up, it's time for a revolution!  
2009 - Cominciare A Vivere 7''/One sided 7''
2011 - Per proteggere e servire

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Brontide

Brontide are an altogether different musical beast. Drawing upon the influence of Battles, Russian Circles and Don Caballero, Brontide are a riff-heavy, intelligent instrumental rock band that possesses an almost limitless scope. 
“San Souci is a continuous piece of music that ascends and descends with ease. Articulate, virtuoso and surprisingly entertaining” - Clash Magazine.

2011 - San Souci

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Truth Through Fight

Truth Through Fight is the first Old School Hardcore band from West Andalusia based on Xerez de la Frontera. Sounds like Youth Crew and hardcore bands like Youth of Today, Bold, Ten Yard Fight.  
2005 - Sapere Aude (Demo '05)
2007 - It's All About Change
2007 - Keep trying
2008 - Behind these words EP
2010 - The Weight Of Frustration

Col·lapse

Col·lapse is a hardcore punk band from Barcelona. They start playing in 2009 under the name Decline, than changed name to Col·lapse and in January 2011 released debut LP. Influences from Dag Nasty to bands like Minor Threat. It's worth listening. 2011 - Mínima esperança 

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Vacant State

Vacant State ripping, tough-as-nails early 80's influenced hardcore from Canada. With an Oi twist comparable to more current bands like 86 Mentality and Commitment Crew. Sounds like Last Rights, Negative FX, DYS, Negative Approach. 
2009 - Internal Conflict EP
2009 - State of Confusion EP
2011 - Fill the Void LP