OKINAWA PICTURE SHOW - s/t - cassette review

OKINAWA PICTURE SHOW - s/t - cassette review

"OKINAWA PICTURE SHOW is the latest band of ELLY KINGDON whom we interviewed in issue two, and this tape features four tracks of pop punk that reminds me of stuff like MARTHA, PERSONAL BEST and COLOUR ME WEDNESDAY in that 90s reverbed vibe, with Elly's characteristic KATE NASH / LILY ALLEN vocal style. It's hella catchy in the choruses, especially on the first three songs, and there's some strong dual guitar play with a nice prominent lead for the most part. Songs are structured thoughtfully too, and there are some cool yet often appropriately downer lyrics about not-quite-relationships, loss, and...wrestling. A great little four track that you should pick up if you're into the aforementioned bands and / or the softer, more indie side of pop-punk."

https://www.facebook.com/okinawapictureshow/

xox

'The Screever' issue five

'The Screever' issue five

So yeah, issue five of 'The Screever' is now complete; 48 A6 pages of black and white photocopied awesome-ness, featuring interviews with Stourbridge post-metallers MOTHERTRUCKER, Canadian punk / proper-screamo label ZEGEMA BEACH RECORDS, Charlotte from hand-made focussed SHOP IN THE SQUARE, artist / illustrator LUMBERJACK JOE, and local black-metallers ARROGANT DESTRUKTOR, plus a load of reviews, some puzzles, and a guide to bread-making.

Trades are always very welcome, if you message us via Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thescreeverzine

 or you can buy a copy for a quid from here:

http://glassofspit.bigcartel.com/

Thanks a tonne! :)

xox

MERRIDEW on Facebook...

MERRIDEW on Facebook...

So yeah, our Lee does numerous musical projects, one being MERRIDEW, through which he's already put out a couple of EPs via Glass of Spit. It's kind of instrumental ambient emo / hardcore for fans of stuff like ENVY, THE COPPERPOT JOURNALS, and MAHUMODO, so if that sounds like your thing, you should go check it out on the new Facebook page, here:

https://www.facebook.com/merridewmusic

Or listen to stuff here:

http://glassofspit.bandcamp.com/album/fears-that-kindle-hope

or here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDKB8JbZ_Eo

Thanks a tonne! :D

xox

MERRIDEW - 'Summer' - Glass of Spit Recordings

MERRIDEW - 'Summer' - Glass of Spit Recordings

So yeah, our Lee will be putting this EP out next week via Glass of Spit Recordings; 5 tracks of ambient, instrumental emo, possibly for fans of THE COPPERPOT JOURNALS, MAHUMODO, and GRADE. He'll love you a tonne if you go and check out this opening track. Cheers! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6zzCjiUimw

Also go here:

https://www.facebook.com/glassofspit

Thanks a lot! :)
xox

MaximumRocknRoll: 'The Screever' issue three review...

MaximumRocknRoll: 'The Screever' issue three review

I assumed that Maximum Rocknroll, being the punk and hardcore Unholy Grail that it is, upon receiving our lil' zine might raise an eyebrow, chuckle, and then fold it up to use as a door stop. Instead, Alison wrote this lovely little review of issue three; how wonderful of her...  (oh, and yes, NAT IS ALIVE and will be returning for issue four...)

https://www.facebook.com/thescreeverzine

xox

Constant Waves - 'Pity Claps and Hearty Handshakes' review

Constant Waves - 'Pity Claps and Hearty Handshakes' review

Constant Waves are easily one of my favourite Midlands bands right now; I thought I'd just share this review from issue three of The Screever of a two-track demo(?) I picked up of theirs some time ago, just in case you missed it in print. Awesome stuff:

"When I saw these guys with NASDAQ last year, their instrumental force absolutely blew me away. They combine elements of funk, punk, post-rock, and ambience in a similar style to that of THE SHOGUNS DECAPITATOR, NASDAQ, and even WELL WISHER, with some truly fantastic guitar interplay throughout and sublime bass lines that hold everything together wonderfully. I loved the drumming on this, with a lot of pace and energy in the cymbal work, and song structures for the two songs on here are spot on, switching in and out of beautifully melodic clean sections and catchy, energetic funk effortlessly. However it's in the heavily distorted, louder sections that they really shine for me; both driving and sweeping, melodic and ambient with emotive chord changes, they really carry this style forward for me, and make up the most memorable parts. I know I'll be coming back to this again over the next few months, and if it's a sample of what to expect from future recordings, then anticipation will be high for the next release; a band that have contrast nailed to perfection."

You can find Constant Waves on Facebook 'ere:

https://www.facebook.com/constantwaves

Cheers!

xox