Official video for "Custi Strai", off Kitchen Implosion's second album "Selfish".
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
FREE DOWNLOAD - LIVIAO DE MARRAO "Matança eta filhoak!"
Following with the leads that Pertuleizo Fuyjutino sent to me, Liviao de Marrao is a new band from Chantada, Lugo, that is inspired by the Galician Rock Bravú from the 90´s.
Antom Fente Parada - Vocals
Xurxo Novoa Salgado - Guitar
Adrián Levices Casal - Bass
Héctor Rodríguez Vidal - Fiddle
Marcos Fernández Varela - Drums
Jorge Pérez Árias - Bagpipes
Vítor Fernández Caseiro. - Tenor Sax
Luís Miguel Crepo Caride - Trumpet
Vini-Vidi-Vence - Trombone
Discography:
"Matança eta filhoak!" (11 tracks, 2013)
"Que cada cão lamba a sua caralha" (forthcoming CD, 2015)
Website
Soundcloud
Click to buy the CD
Bandcamp
DOWNLOAD:
Band's Dropbox
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
VIDEO - THE CELTAS RIDE AGAIN "THE IRISH ROVER"
Website
Reverbnation
Line-Up
Rafaela de Santana Lima - Bass, Percussion
Karl Malachy Mooney - Vocal, Mandolin
Leo von Barbarosa - Violin, Tin Whistle
Paulo Bueno Lobato - Lead Guitar
Charles Pimenta - Drums
The Celtas Ride Again - The Irish Rover
Sunday, November 8, 2015
REVIEW - PADDY AND THE RATS "Lonely Hearts' Boulevard" (2015)
On 6:56 PM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Celtic Pop, Celtic Punk, Celtic Rock, Hungary, Paddy and the Rats
Paddy and The Rats "Lonely Heart's Boulevard" Nordic Records NR 05
Release date: September 7th, 2015
Running time: 49:51, 14 tracks
Release date: September 7th, 2015
Running time: 49:51, 14 tracks
Paddy and The Rats “Lonely Hearts’ Boulevard” has had mixed reviews so far. Most of the critics are happy with the band’s new direction. However, a Russian colleague wrote on his site that this album was the disappointment of the year and several negative comments were made there and on other places. “Paddy and the Rats are a bunch of poseurs”, “Paddy has just got married and then he is writing softer material now”, “Paddy and the Rats are sell-outs” …
If one listens carefully to Paddy and The Rats previous albums, one will understand that “Lonely Hearts’ Boulevard” is a logical step on the band’s evolution. Echoes from the likes of The Beatles, The Corrs and Queen could be noticed on some old songs. So, a passage to the Celtic pop territory is not a big surprise. Mainly if we take into account Paddy and The Rats skills to write infectious and catchy songs. And the singles “That’s My Mature”, with its keyboards, guitars and backing vocals, and “Without You”, with mandolin and accordion, are brilliant pop-rock gems.
“Lonely Hearts’ Boulevard” is maybe poppier than the songs from their previous albums, but the Paddy and The Rats pedigree is stuck to its core. “My Sharona”, which is not a The Knack cover, showcases an amazing fiddle and accordion part. “Sleeping with the Winter” features a The Corrs sounding fiddle again. “Captain of My Souls” is an epic track that is inspired by the “Invictus” poem. And “Junkyard Girl” shows a different side of the band and has a beginning that reminds me of the Velvet Underground / Lou Reed “Sweet Jane”.
On the other hand, there are several numbers faithful to Paddy and The Rats previous albums: the fast-paced anthems “Keep the Devil Down in The Hole” and “Drunker than You”, the fantastic bagpipes punk-rock number “Rock This City” and “Time in my Hands”, mainly on their second half.
"Lonely Hearts’ Boulevard” packaging is a 4 panel digipack. An 8 page booklet is included giving all the information about songs credits, studio credits and line-up, together with the lyrics to all of the songs. The album was basically recorded at Nordic studios by Zoli Baker, who also mixed and mastered the tracks. Paddy and Zoli produced the album.
The eternal question: should a band give the fans what they are expecting from them or should they follow their own creativity? Perhaps there is no a general answer that can be applied to every single band. Anyway, Paddy and The Rats are evolving, you like it or not, and they are being coherent on that evolution. No, “Lonely Hearts’ Boulevard” is not a "faux pas" on their career, definitely. Probably they’ll lose some diehard Celtic punk fans, but stretching the boundaries of the genre will bring new fans to them. Ands that's good for both the scene and Paddy and the Rats.
01 - Keep the Devil Down in the Hole 3:41
02 - Lonely Hearts' Boulevard 3:34
03 - My Sharona 3:24
04 - Rogue 2:26
05 - That's My Nature 3:45
06 - Sleeping with the Winter 3:25
07 - Drunker Than You 3:02
08 - Captain of My Soul 4:10
09 - Blue Eyes 3:52
10 - Rock This City 3:33
11 - Time Is in My Hands 3:55
12 - Without You (I Don't Wanna Dance) 4:06
13 - Junkyard Girl 2:51
14 - What We Are 4:02
Click to buy
Popshop
Amazon (USA)
Amazon (Germany)
iTunes
Review by Kinksmarkham
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
VIDEOS - RASTREROS
Some Rastreros vids, 2 songs from their debut album (1996) and 2 songs from their come back single (2013)
FREE DOWNLOAD - RASTREROS "A piñón fixo, a golpe de pixo" (1996)
Recently I have got an e-mail from Pertuleizo Fuyjutino (thanks mate!) with links to some punk-folk / folk-punk CDs from Galiza and Portugal that are available as free downloads with permission of the bands.
The first post is about Rastreros, a punk-folk band from Chantada (Lugo, Galiza). Together with Os Diplomaticos de Monte Alto, they were at the forefront of the Bravú scene. More info about the Bravú movement can be found at wikipedia in Galician and in Spanish.
This is the band's debut album with some of their hits: the anthem "Tratorada", "Vida de Xan" e "O Sacristán de Basán". The band broke-up but they re-formed and released a 2 track single in 2013.
Line-up (old):
Heléctrico - Vocals
Killo - Guitar
Xullo - Bass
Richi - Drums
Óscar - Pipes
Line-up (current):
Heléctrico - Vocals
Killo - Guitar
Richi - Drums
Heléctrico - Vocals
Killo - Guitar
Xullo - Bass
Richi - Drums
Óscar - Pipes
Line-up (current):
Heléctrico - Vocals
Killo - Guitar
Richi - Drums
Óscar Gaitas - Pipes
Peibol - Guitar
Dani - Bass
Discography:
"Non lle toque-lo rabo á vaca que pensa que é o boi" (11 track demo, 1991)
"Perigo! Animais ceibes" (1992, 4 track EP)
"Unión Bravú" (1996, 1 song on this compilation)
"A piñón fixo, a golpe de pixo" (1996, 14 tracks)
"L'asturianu muévese" (1997, 1 track in Asturian on this compilation)
"120 capadores" (2007, 1 track on this Tribute to Os Diplomáticos de Monte Alto)
"O Xogo democrático" (2 tracks single, 2013)
Website
Facebook
Twitter
DOWNLOAD:
A piñón fixo, a golpe de pixo
Peibol - Guitar
Dani - Bass
Discography:
"Non lle toque-lo rabo á vaca que pensa que é o boi" (11 track demo, 1991)
"Perigo! Animais ceibes" (1992, 4 track EP)
"Unión Bravú" (1996, 1 song on this compilation)
"A piñón fixo, a golpe de pixo" (1996, 14 tracks)
"L'asturianu muévese" (1997, 1 track in Asturian on this compilation)
"120 capadores" (2007, 1 track on this Tribute to Os Diplomáticos de Monte Alto)
"O Xogo democrático" (2 tracks single, 2013)
Website
DOWNLOAD:
A piñón fixo, a golpe de pixo
Thursday, November 5, 2015
VIDEO - THE BLARNEY STONES "Drink Up"
The Blarney Stones official video for "Drink Up". Remember that you can listen to this song at Celtic-Folk-Punk radio (it will be played tomorrow again with the featured CDs)
FEATURED CDs AT CELTIC-FOLK-PUNK RADIO (6-7 October 2015)
On 8:47 PM
In Airplay, Ferocious Dog, Indonesia, Mexico, Old Drunks, Radio Station, The Dead Maggies, The Shootdaddy's
Ferocious Dog "From Without", and The Dead Maggies "Well Hanged" singles are the featured CDs at Celtic-Folk-Punk radio.
Schedule as follows:
Friday 6 November 2015
From 9h00 to 11h00 CEST and from 18h00 to 20h00 CET
Saturday 7 November 2105
From 9h00 to 11h00 CEST and from 20h00 to 22h00 CET
Tune in!
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
REVIEW - MICHAEL AND THE WOLFHOUNDS "Folk Up Your Ass!" (2015)
On 6:30 PM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Celtic Punk, Celtic Rock, Germany, Michael and the Wolfhounds, Wolfhounds
Michael and The Wolfhounds "Folk Up Your Ass!"
Release date: September 19th, 2015
Running time: 19:24, 7 tracks
The German Celtic punk scene is being renewed in the last years and several young bands are bringing a breath of fresh air. The likes of The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats, Kilkenny Knights, Drunken Saints and Michael and The Wolfhounds are amazing bands that are focused on their own material.
Michael and The Wolfhounds (formerly Wolfhounds) released an interesting 5 track EP last year. Now, they have gone forward and have released a 7 tracks mini-album/EP based on self-penned songs: ”Folk Up Your Ass!”
“Folk Up Your Ass!” begins with an intro titled “Far Over Part I”. Some of the band’s elements can be noticed on that number: accordion à la Across the Border and epic vocals à la Dave King.
The next track is titled “Dear Mum”. IMHO it was probably the best number on their previous EP and the new accordion and electric guitar arrangements have given a new lease of life to this badass song. Michael vocals have a hard-rock twist. In fact, at the band’s website it’s stated that Michael sang previously with a metal band. The lyrics to this amazing song were written by Bobby Sands and can be read here.
More metal influences can be heard on “Folk Up Your Ass”, an Iron Maiden meet Fiddler’s Green song: “… the music is loud and you want more of this…”
“Beer Beer Beer” is the other song that has survived from their previous EP. Michael and The Wolfhounds move to the pub rock territory with this number.
“Friends for Life” is another standout. Banjo, harmonica and accordion shine on this track.
If track no. 5 was great, “Irish Girls”, a number showcasing accordion and woah backing vocals, is awesome too.
The album is over with an outro based on vocals and piano called “Far Over Part II”
“Folk Up Your Ass!” comes in a 4 panel digipack. The cover artwork is a great logo by Michael Böhm (I love it. One could think that it’s a logo for a basketball team). No lyrics to the songs are provided, but there is all sort of information about the studio and songs credits. The EP has been produced by the band and engineered and mixed by Peter Rixner at Tonstudio Rixner.
Remember the name of this band, Michael and The Wolfhounds. Taking into account the band’s evolution and the quality of this EP, their debut album will be a must have.
Release date: September 19th, 2015
Running time: 19:24, 7 tracks
The German Celtic punk scene is being renewed in the last years and several young bands are bringing a breath of fresh air. The likes of The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats, Kilkenny Knights, Drunken Saints and Michael and The Wolfhounds are amazing bands that are focused on their own material.
Michael and The Wolfhounds (formerly Wolfhounds) released an interesting 5 track EP last year. Now, they have gone forward and have released a 7 tracks mini-album/EP based on self-penned songs: ”Folk Up Your Ass!”
“Folk Up Your Ass!” begins with an intro titled “Far Over Part I”. Some of the band’s elements can be noticed on that number: accordion à la Across the Border and epic vocals à la Dave King.
The next track is titled “Dear Mum”. IMHO it was probably the best number on their previous EP and the new accordion and electric guitar arrangements have given a new lease of life to this badass song. Michael vocals have a hard-rock twist. In fact, at the band’s website it’s stated that Michael sang previously with a metal band. The lyrics to this amazing song were written by Bobby Sands and can be read here.
More metal influences can be heard on “Folk Up Your Ass”, an Iron Maiden meet Fiddler’s Green song: “… the music is loud and you want more of this…”
“Beer Beer Beer” is the other song that has survived from their previous EP. Michael and The Wolfhounds move to the pub rock territory with this number.
“Friends for Life” is another standout. Banjo, harmonica and accordion shine on this track.
If track no. 5 was great, “Irish Girls”, a number showcasing accordion and woah backing vocals, is awesome too.
The album is over with an outro based on vocals and piano called “Far Over Part II”
“Folk Up Your Ass!” comes in a 4 panel digipack. The cover artwork is a great logo by Michael Böhm (I love it. One could think that it’s a logo for a basketball team). No lyrics to the songs are provided, but there is all sort of information about the studio and songs credits. The EP has been produced by the band and engineered and mixed by Peter Rixner at Tonstudio Rixner.
Remember the name of this band, Michael and The Wolfhounds. Taking into account the band’s evolution and the quality of this EP, their debut album will be a must have.
Tracklist:
1 - Far Over Part I 0:46
2 - Dear Mum 4:00
3 - Folk Up Your Ass! 3:13
4 - Beer Beer Beer 2:41
5 - Friends for Life 3:41
6 - Irish Girls 3:13
7 - Far Over Part II 1:48
1 - Far Over Part I 0:46
2 - Dear Mum 4:00
3 - Folk Up Your Ass! 3:13
4 - Beer Beer Beer 2:41
5 - Friends for Life 3:41
6 - Irish Girls 3:13
7 - Far Over Part II 1:48
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
OLD DRUNKS "Apostar"
This is their first song, "Apostar".
Old Drunks - Apostar
VIDEO - THE HYDROPATHS "Long Gone Feeling"
The Hydropaths - Long Gone Feeling
Sunday, November 1, 2015
BAND OF NOVEMBER 2015 - THE COPOUTS
The CopOuts, from Morrisville, Vermont (USA) are The Band of November 2015. Their songs will be at the top of the page on the right side till the end of the month.
Line-up:
Jay Knecht - Vocals, Guitar
Jordan Brown - Drums
Dan Dodd - Bass, Vocals
Dale Cahill - Multi-Instrumentalist
Darcy Cahill - Fiddle
VIDEO - JOKINGTASTY Live at Punk-It-Spring 2014
This is a live performance by the Beijing-based Celtic punk band, JokingTasty (aka MeiweiXixue), recorded on the fourth and final day of the inaugural Punk-It-Spring music festival held in Beijing at School Bar on April 13th, 2014.
Band's Website
Band's Website
Friday, October 30, 2015
FREE DOWNLOADS - THE HYDROPATHS
Leeds' premier Folk Punk Band The Hydropaths discography is available at Bandcamp (Name Your Price).
Reverbnation
Line-up:
Joe Tarpey - Vocals, harmonica
Paul Butland - Bass
Tom Clinkard - Drums
Kim Hudson - Mandolin
Bob Craddock - Acoustic Guitar
Mark Nichols - Banjo
Joel Murray - Piano accordion
Discography:
"Wailing Away" (6 tracks, 2014)
"Basement Demos" (5 tracks, 2014)
DOWNLOAD:
Wailing Away
Basement Demos
VIDEO - ROUGHNECK RIOT "There is no Cure for Us" (acoustic)
Roughneck Riot - There is no Cure for Us