Seven years ago we put up a show in Budapest for the Japanese female power-pop duo Yumi Yumi, who were backed by a plush bear named Naughty Bob on drums. (OK, it was a drum machine and Bob was sitting on top of it with drumsticks gaffer taped to his hands.) It was probably the most successful gig we have ever booked for a foreign band with over 200 visitors. The only problem was that Bob got stolen after the show. Continue reading
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Ever Fallen In Love – 10 Times
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) by the Buzzcocks is not only one of the best classic pop punk songs ever, it’s also most likely the one with the most covers. We’ve collected 10 different versions. Which one do you prefer? Continue reading
New Dwarves song: Happy Birthday Suicide
Here’s more proof that the new Dwarves album, The Dwarves Are Born Again, is gonna be just as good as the previous ones. The third song made public from the album is called Happy Birthday Suicide. Continue reading
Time for a Descendents reunion
When Justin Bieber rules the charts and Lady Gaga is the alternative, who do you call for help? Well, my friend, in troubled times like these you’ll need a superhero the size of the Descendents. The good news is that they will be back in April, playing a few select shows in the USA, Belgium, Germany and the UK. Continue reading
Finally, 2 new Dwarves songs!
The Dwarves are one of our favorite bands, and we’re thrilled that after 7 years they have finally come up with something new and made 2 songs available from their long due new album, The Dwarves Are Born Again. The album, which was originally due last summer, will come out in May, and it will feature Dwarves alumni like the infamous Vadge Moore as well as rock celebrity cameos and all the usual special effects we like this band so much for. Are the Dwarves still the best band ever? Most likely. Continue reading