Manchester Punk Festival Releases 38th Compilation
Manchester Punk Festival have released the 38th volume of their compilation series ahead of this year’s festival. Manchester Punk Festival Vol. 38 is…
26. Haest – Sight Unseen (Self Released)
Haste‘s Sight Unseen EP was released in April, the self released EP followed a change in the band’s line up, something that signalled a shift away from the familiar sludgey punk that they had become known for and saw them head back to their hardcore roots with a brutal five track EP. Whilst the soundtrack has shifted, Haest seem to have kept their habit of choosing their song titles from a list of absurd quotes collected whilst the band are on the road.
25. Death Lens – Cold World (Epitaph Records)
Growing up as minorities 20 miles east of Los Angeles with constant harassment by police and heavy gang violence, Death Lens faced many risk factors that could’ve led them astray from this moment. Their paths could have gone other ways, but they’ve chosen positivity and strive to be a light for their communities, their fans and each other.
24. Army Of Moths – The Chaos Emporium (Self Released)
The Chaos Emporium is the third album from Army Of Moths, trying to describe it is probably best left to the band; “The Chaos Emporium is a place. A real place. You’ve been before, but not everyone remembers. Like a dusty old curiosity shop, quietly nestled at the back of your mind, waiting for you to revisit, and no matter how long it’s been, you’re always welcome to return. A knowing place full of long forgotten memories. A place full of light things, dark things, ‘can’t believe they’re real’ things. Where confusion dances with reality. A place where the absurd and the ridiculous are always rewarded and never frowned upon. Where melancholy turns to celebration and trips the light fantastic with blessed contentment. Where all manner of wishes manifest themselves with feeling and always with love.”
23. The Drowns – Blacked Out (Pirates Press Records)
Seattle’s The Drowns released Blacked out back in February, the album blends their blue collar Street Punk roots with Rock ‘n Roll and Glam Rock influences to give their third full length a different character to it’s predecessors. The themes of working class life and struggles still sit at the core of Blacked Out but wheras their previous releases were furious at the world, Blacked Out felt more like good natured rallying call.
22. Ink Bomb – Suadade (Horn & Hoof Records / Keep It A Secret Records)
The Netherlands Ink Bomb released their sophomore full length Suadade in the Spring. With their new album Ink Bomb broadened their horizons incorporating indie, hardcore, grunge and new wave into their melancholic raw punk sound. The album’s title is Portuguese for ‘longing’ or ‘yearning’, a title which characterises their sound perfectly.
21. The Chisel – What A Fucking Nightmare (Pure Noise Records)
Punk rabble-rousers The Chisel released What A Fucking Nightmare early 2024, the album is a high energy blend of Oi! hooks and hardcore stomp that’s sure to please fans of all things loud and catchy. Whilst their sound is rooted in aggression, it’s their ability to pack a melodic punch that’s allowed them to stand out from the pack.