We’re at the start of another new week, so it’s time for Lee Jackson to serve up ten more tracks to add to his growing list of recommendations. Check out the playlist below and keep scrolling to find out why Lee has chosen these tracks.
Nervus – Oh Joy
Watford quartet Nervus released their debut album ‘Permanent Rainbow’ through Venn Records last year. They’ll be taking to the road in support of Creeper later this year. Infectious emo/punk rock – it’ll be stuck in your head.
Direct Hit! – Blood On Your Tongue
Taken from the soon-to-be-released split with PEARS is this new single from Milwaukee punks, Direct Hit! Constantly on the road in the States, hopefully it won’t be long before they hit this side of the pond. Think, Andrew WK meets The Aquabats. Wild and catchy.
The Fullblast – Shame
‘Shame’ is taken from the ‘Attack.Sustain.Decay’ EP, released in February. Having split 10 years ago, The Fullblast, from Ontario Canada, refound the spark and reformed and have completely smashed it with this new offering. It’s melodic, fast, anthemic punk rock. Fantastic!
Citizen – Ugly Luck
‘Ugly Luck’ is taken from the brand new record, ‘As You Please’ – Out Now through Run For Cover. Once again, Citizen have sculpted a record full of huge sounding emotional rock songs. There’s aggression and anger, as well as restraint and calm. A flawless release.
Fjort – Couleur
Singing in their own native tongue, Aachen-based trio Fjort are one of the finest post-hardcore bands you are likely to hear. ‘Couleur’ is the first single, taken from the album of the same name, which is out on November 17 through Grand Hotel Van Cleef.
The Interrupters – Phantom City
‘Phantom City’ is taken from 2016’s ‘Say It Loud’ – a 14-track masterpiece of 2-tone Ska and Californian street punk. The band recently shared that they are back in the studio; album three is on its way!
Eat Defeat – Shortcuts
Blending a shared love of pop music, fast skate punk and upbeat pop punk to create high energy melodic songs are Leeds quartet, Eat Defeat. One of the jewels in the crown of the UK DIY punk scene.
Hard Girls – Puddle Of Blood
Taken from the brand new record ‘Floating Now’, out now through Specialist Subject & Asian Man Records. This fourth offering from the San Jose trio features more of their trademarked upbeat, melodic punk rock. Currently touring throughout California.
Cold Reading – Books And Comfort
This indie/emo crew from Lucerne, Switzerland, have just released their new EP ‘Sojourner’ through KROD Records. Catch them on the road throughout mainland Europe. Massive hooks throughout.
Sciatic Nerve – Buy A Horse
Frantic, fast, angry punk rock. Sciatic Nerve feature members of Swingin Utters, Nothington, Western Addiction and Cobra Skulls – some real punk credentials. This quartet is one to keep an eye on – one of the most exciting new punk bands I’ve heard this year.