The
Manchester Punk Festival is now just a couple of weeks away, last
week the organisers released a brand new
compilation showcasing yet more of the amazing acts playing on the
17th and 18th of April.
The
album begins with some legends of the UK's punk rock scene, VanillaPod. This year these fine gentleman from Kings Lynn are celebrating
twenty years of being a band, an astonishing achievement for any band
but especially impressive for one that's always been and independent
DIY act. The song Best Intentions shows the band at their best, a
heavy back beat, crunching guitars and fantastic melodies. Up next is
Northern gruff punks Bear Trade. Fresh from a tour with Red City
Radio and Pears, the song If Stoic Was Normal is a
classic Bear Trade sing along punk rock anthem. They will also be
playing a Replacements cover set at the festivals after party that is
not to be missed. Smoke Or Fire's Joe McMahon is up next with an
acoustic version of the amazing Monsters Among Us. Playing the
acoustic stage at The Thirsty Scholar Joe brings an element of
superstar to the festival and is sure to be a highlight of the
weekend.
Portsmouth's
Sombulance are a band that are hugely influenced by the Fat Wreck
Chords and Epitaph Records of the 90's. Anaesthetic Ultimatum is a
loud, fast hard hitting punk rock jam with a vocal assault that mixes
A Wilhelm Scream and Strike Anywhere. London's Wonk Unit are the band
who I'm most looking forward to checking out for the first time at
the festival. With a legion of fans Wonk Unit are one of the most
popular bands in the scene at the moment, with a unique sound all of
their own, it's hard to really give a good description of Wonk Unit
that would do their brilliance justice. The song Idiotic Train Looney
is a great way to immerse yourself into the Wonk Unit world, I really
can't wait to see them live. After playing Reading and Leeds festival
and The Fest out in Gainesville last year Muncie Girls are continuing
their rise to the top. At the beginning of the year they finally got
round to recording their debut album and if it's anything like their
previous EPs it's going to be a classic. Feel It Soon is a catchy
indie/pop punk song that will be stuck in your head for days. RevengeOf The Psychotronic Man are legends in the Manchester punk scene.
Playing fast, furious, uncompromising punk and thrash I imagine their
set will be one of the wildest of the weekend.
Leeds
trio Speed Dinosaurs are another brilliantly unique act. This band,
consisting of a double bass, ukulele and a cajon started out playing
Bad Religion and Rancid covers before progressing onto original
songs. I Wish I Worked Harder At School is a strange but incredibly
fun song that really displays the variety of different bands playing
the festival. Wadeye bring some skacore to the proceeding with the
song Never Forget. Mixing hardcore guitars and drums with horns that
carry the melody of the song it's hard to keep still whilst
listening, for sure a band to watch out for. That Fucking Tank are a
punk band like no other I'm aware of. Comprised of just two members
they are fully instrumental and unbelievable. Two of the most
talented guys in the scene proving that punk music isn't just about
playing loud and fast. The song Stephen Hawkwind is an eight minute
long epic that keeps you entertained from start to finish. If you
want to check out something different at the festival then That
Fucking Tank are the band for you. The compilation is finished by a
band that are unfortunately no longer playing the festival. The Stupids are a hardcore punk band from the 80s. Their fast, aggressive
sound will be a big loss to the festival, hopefully they will appear
in Manchester sooner rather than later.
Stream and download the compilation here: https://manchesterpunkfestival.bandcamp.com/album/manchester-punk-festival-vol-3
Buy tickets here: http://manchesterpunkfestival.co.uk/site/
Now listening to White Collar Fraud by Street Dogs
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