Radio - Sunday March 28th, 2021

Lou Ottens passed away on March 6th, 2021. He was the Dutch engineer who invented the cassette tape. So tonight’s show will be cassette releases. Cassettes have had played important roles in punk rock from the mixed tape, to tape trading to first releases by many bands. Download the show here.

SEX PISTOLS - I Wanna Be Me (Abbey Road Studios)

THE CLASH - White Riot (CBS)
X RAY SPEX - Obsessed With You (Sanctuary)
THE EPILEPTICS - Hitler's Still A Nazi (Overground)
BLITZ - Escape (Captain Oi!)
POISON IDEA - Poser (American Leather / TKO)
DEAD KENNEDYS - Kepone Factory (Unreleased)
DEVO - Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin') (Rhino Handmade / Warner Archives / Futurismo)

DC Scene

The DC scene was well documented and thanks to Dischord Records some of the legendary bands have started to see their early demos been released in more recent special releases. Here are some that we were able to find.

D.C. Hardcore

S.O.A. - Riot (Dischord / The Work Out Label)
G.I. - Everybody's Getting Banned (Spontaneous Combustion / Crapoulet)
VOID - My Rules (Dischord)
MINOR THREAT - I Don’t Wanna Hear It (Dischord)

SWIZ - Cold (Jade Tree)
FUGAZI - Waiting Room (Dischord)

Toronto early scene
The early Toronto hardcore scene was almost all released on cassettes.

YOUNG LIONS - Young Amerika (Ghetto Blaster / Schizophrenic)
APB - Stars and Bars (Unreleased)
BLIBBER AND THE RAT CRUSHERS (Self-Released)
YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH - Pop Song (Fringe / TO HC '83)
DEAD END - Pickup (Self-Released)
MICRO EDGE - Carpet (Ugly Pop)
ZEROPTION - Traitor Red (TO HC ‘83)
ANGRY THALIDOMIDE BABIES - Crib Death (Schizophrenic)
CHRONIC SUBMISSION - World of Change (Schizophrenic)
DIRECT ACTION - Damn Age (Schizophrenic)
SUDDEN IMPACT - Freaked Out (Supreme Echo)

West Coast
DOA - Rent-A-Riot (Sudden Death)
PERSONALITY CRISIS - Twilight's Last Gleaming (Sounds Escaping)
DEATH SENTENCE - Get Out Of Our Way (Unreleased)
MEXICAN POWER AUTHORITY - Nailed to the TV (Break Even / Ragamuffin Soldier)
GOATBOY - Bomb Florida (Self-Released)
PROPAGANDHI - Middle Finger Response (Epitaph)

Hamilton
PROBLEM CHILDREN - Don't Give Up (Self-Released)
LEFT FOR DEAD - Who Do You Know (Self-Released)
BLACK EYES CLUB - System, System (Self-Released)
SYSTEM SYSTEM - Extinction Event (Self-Released)
TV FREAKS - Coworker Blues (Self-Released)
TOTAL DICKS - Overdraft (Self-Released)

Halifax has a scene that relied on cassette release just at the time that bandcamp was becoming a way of distributing punk releases. 

CONCRETE ASYLUM - Concrete Asylum (Self-Released)

WORD ON THE STREET - Word on the Street (Self-Released)
ABJECT PAX - Science Fiction (Self-Released)
LIFE CHAIN - Mind Pollution (Self-Released)
GRUMP - Empty Lungs (Self-Released)
ALIENATION - Butter Box Babies (Self-Released)
NEVER HUMAN - Erase (Self-Released)
BOOJI BOYS - New Reich (Self-Released)
FRAGMENT - Bad Minds (Self-Released)
OUTCRY - Chatter (Self-Released)
ZYGOME - 6th Extinction (Self-Released)

GENETIC CONTROL - License to Kill (Sonik's Chicken Shrimp / Return to Analog)
MY DOG POPPER - Equal Time (Psyche)
BLUNDERMEN - Waiting (Self-Released)
THE CLASS ASSASSINS - Breakin Out (Self-Released)
CAREER SUICIDE - Moron (Self-Released)

THE BAYONETTES - Guilty Pleasure (Self-Released)
URBAN BLIGHT - Breakout (Self-Released)
S.H.I.T. - Feeding Time (Self-Released)
GAUCHO - Brutalidad policial (Self-Released)

PLASTIC HEADS - The End is Near (Self-Released)

CRINGER - A-OK (Self-Released / Hawaiian Express)

Radio - Sunday, March 21st, 2021

As part of an ongoing look at punk from Latin America (LatinoAmerica Resiste), tonight’s feature has been pulled together by Porfiado and Ayacucho from the band PUS, a band we will finish the show off with. But we start with a contender for the first punk band ever. Download the show here.

LOS SAICOS - Demolicion (DisPeru)

Rock Subterraneo (Underground Rock - Peruvian punk in the '80's)

LEUSEMIA - Vida Callejera (OHM / Lengua Armada)

NARCOSIS - Triste Final (Contra Orden / Odios Los Discos / GJ) 

VOZ PROPIA - Ellos (Self-Released)
KAOZ - Reglas de Normas (Sin Temores / Odio Los Discos / Discos Huayno Amargo) 

EUTANASIA - Ratas Callejeras (El Topo / Cuaderno Roto Producciones) 

Peruvian Punk in the 90’s 

MANGANZOIDES - Sudando Frio (Komodo Producciones) 

DIOS HASTIO - Lealtad Al Alcohol (Bakteria)

METADONA - Privilegio (Self-Released) 

AEROPAJITAS - El Golpe (Yerbamala / Cochebomba) 

PTK - Siente Anarquía () 

Peruvian Punk in the 00’s - 10s 

ANFO - Latino America Resiste (Nosotros Mismos) 

LA IRA DE DIOS - Atravesaré (World in Sound) 

3 AL HILO - Reventando (Komodo Producciones)

MORBO - Si Maduro Me Pudro (Pichula / Cosmica! / Rock SVB / Cintas Pepe)

GENERACION PERDIDA - Atentando y Propagando (Noseke / Les Nains Aussi / Filth-Ear / Depraved and Devillish / Cryptas / Azko Social / Fight Your Mind)
HEROE INOCENTE - Barrios Altos (Self-Released)
DHK - Escuchar punk en el viejo tocadiscos (La Vida Es Un Mus)

Some bands from the current Peruvian punk scene

PODRIDO - Traidores (Self-Released) 

PUNK TERRORIST - Punk terrorist (Nuestra Rabia No Cesara) 

THE MOCOS - Mi Vicio, mi adiccion (Atake Wanka)

RATAS RABIOSAS - Ruido para una ciudad muerta (Cabeza de Vaca) 

PUS - Aniquila (Self-Released) 

Here are some new-ish Canadian releases that we have gotten in

DEFORESTERS - Municipal Geography Lesson (Self-Released)

RUSTY FEATHER - Pirates and Gold (Self-Released)

THE NAILHEADS - Suburban Punk Rock Kid (Self-Released)

ASBESTOS - Le Fardeau Des Années (Dure Réalité / Rebel Time / Kale Borroka)

WIRED WRONG - If Life's So Short (Self-Released)

THE LUCKY ONES - Stupid Song (Stumble) 

NO MORE MOMENTS - Let's Go! (Self-Released)
NO BRAINER - Lesser Beings (Self-Released)
CAPABLE - Barbares Du Nord (Les Etiquettes Mega Fiable)
WESTERN FRONTLINE - Let the Eastern Bastards Freeze in the Dark (Self-Released)
THE SLIME - The Day the Earth Stood Still (Self-Released)
USURPER - Sacrifice (Self-Released)

Demo Feature 
MILITARY MIND are from Kamloops. They released a recording titled "Hardcore '21" in like a tribute to DOA. You can find this demo on bandcamp.

MILITARY MIND - Don’t Think (Self-Released)
MILITARY MIND - Order (Self-Released)
MILITARY MIND - Bled Dry (Self-Released)
MILITARY MIND - Insurgence (Self-Released)
MILITARY MIND - Perfect Family (Self-Released)
YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH - Headline Hunters (Fringe / TOHC83)
JELLO BAFRA AND NOMEANSNO - Ride the Flume (Alternative Tentacles)

Radio - Sunday, March 14th, 2021

Tonight's show starts out with a retroactive correction programming some sets for International Women's Day. St. Patrick's Day is coming up so we have a set of Celtic punk. And a feature interview with the Hard Toms - a punk rock Tom Jones tribute band. Download the show here.

MOSTLY CRUDE - Gasoline (Self-Released)

International Women's Day 
THE SLITS - I Heard it Through the Grapevine (Island)
SWEEPING PROMISES - Atelier (Feel It)
PRIMETIME - Tied Down (La Vida Es Un Mus)
L I T H I C S - Twisting Vine (Trouble in Mind)
X RAY SPEX - Warrior in Woolworths (EMI)

XYLITOL - I Have Free Will (Thrilling Living) 

VICE SQUAD - I Dare to Breathe (Last Rockers)
SVETLANAS - Pussification of Punkrock (Demons Run Amok)
X - Goodbye Year, Goodbye (Fat Possum)
THE BOMBPOPS - House on Fire (Fat Wreck Chords)
 

PLEASURE VENOM - Fascist (Self-Released)
BIG JOANIE - It’s You (Third Man In)
MAAFA - Welfare (Self-Released)
PUSSY LIQUOR - Lady Wank (J.S.N.T.G.M.)
MALDITA - Callar (Self-Released)

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Wednesday. So we programmed a set of Celtic punk to celebrate the occasion. 

POGUES - Waxie's Dargle (Stiff)
THE MAHONES - Whiskey in the Jar (Whiskey Devil / Stumble / True North)
NORTH ALONE - Alright Alt-Right (Mad Drunken Monkey / Country Bumpkin)
FEROCIOUS DOG - Fake News (Self-Released)
THE GRINNING BARRETTS - W and B (Self-Released)
 

The Hard Toms are a band from Toronto with some members who used to play in Son of Happy and Hi Dummy back in the late 80's. A weekend of fun inspired an idea to mix punk rock and Tom Jones songs in a band and the Hard Toms took shape. I was able to speak with the band about this project last week and we editted together the conversation with some material from their two singles. Lounge and punk in one band.

THE HARD TOMS - Delilah (Self-Released)
THE HARD TOMS - Interview (CIUT)
THE HARD TOMS - It’s Not Unusual (Self-Released)
THE HARD TOMS - Interview (CIUT)
HI DUMMY - Pony Tails from Hell (Fans of Bad Productions / Self-Released)
THE HARD TOMS - Interview (CIUT)
THE HARD TOMS - Daughter of Darkness (Self-Released)
THE HARD TOMS - Interview (CIUT)
THE STRANGLERS - Walk on By (United Artists)
THE HARD TOMS - Walk on By (Self-Released)
THE HARD TOMS - Interview (CIUT)
THE HARD TOMS - She’s a Lady (Self-Released)

To get in touch with the Hard Toms check out their website or their bandcamp.

Radio - Sunday, March 7th, 2021

Here is the player for this week's show. The show features band from Malta, Casablanca and Romania. There are some classics and some classic bands with new releases. Tons of new releases. And a demo feature by Abominatrix. Download the show here. 

TJ CABOT AND THEE ARTIFICIAL REJECTS - Cold in May (Alien Snatch)

RIPCORDZ - Tear It Down (En Guard)
THE FALLOUT - Miracles For Sale (Rebel Time)
THE QUEERS - Young Dumb and Into Iron Maiden (All Star / Sexy Baby)
THE HARD TOMS - Love Me Tonight (Self-Released)
PHONE JERKS - Back to Bootcamp (Resurrection / Wanda)

THE NERVE - Penchant (Village)
ZOX - Strange Love (Pyramis)
SCREAMING DEAD - Warriors (Angel)
MODEL MANIA - No Pride Slow Suicide (Boob)
BRAVE NEW WORKS - Mixed Up Feelings (Local Label)

WRONG TURN - Boots On Our Feet (Street Rock)
THE SPARTANICS - I Decline (Rockers)
THE MOVEMENT - One Way Culture (Mad Butcher / Concrete Jungle)
THE SOLUTION - Cum on Feel the Noize (MCR)
THE RIPTIDES - I Wanna Riot (Union Label / Red Scare)

THE BLACK HALOS - Love and War (People Like You)
STATUES - Rubber Gloves (P. Trash / Deranged / Shooting at Decoys / Pelado / Radio 81)
THE PISS OFFS - Get Outta My Way
SOCIETY’S ILLS - Society's Ills (Self-Released)
SCHOOL DAMAGE - See You Next Tuesday (My Fingers! My Brains!)

Ska-core set
ATARASSIA GROP - Novembre '43 (Mad Butcher / KOB)
THE RIFFFS - Things We Do For Money (Jagged House)
HOBA HOBA SPIRIT - Blad Skizo (Self-Released)
BIG BROTHER - Dominion (Self-Released)
U CAN'T SAY NO - No Mosh No Life
FIVE IRON FRENZY - Huerfano (Department of Biophysics)

THE MERINUKS - (I Still Love) Detroit Rock City (Ramonescore Radio)
BATTERED WIVES - I Want It All (Bomb)
BEDLAM - Generation Landslide (Buy Our)
PARANOIAS - Medium Rare (Helta Skelta)
THE SHIVERETTES - Stephen Harper, Suck My Dick (Saved by Vinyl)

CHERNOBYL WOLVES - World Peace (Self-Released)
BACKLASH - Seeking Relief (SPHC)
CATEATERS - Take Off Your Shirt
BORN DEAD ICONS - The Pagan Cross (Partners in Crime)
HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS - Angelyne (Reta / Surfin' Ki)

Demo Feature

ABOMINATRIX are a side project featuring members of SAGO from Toronto and in 2019 they released a demo called “Back to the Dungeon”. They have channeled the scum rock sound and borrowed from BDSM themes of bands like the SUBMISSIVES.  You can find the demo on bandcamp.

ABOMINATRIX - Intro (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - Fuck Me Up (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - Pig Dog Millionaire (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - Space Pussy (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - These Boots Were Made for Licking (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - I’m Your Slave Now (Self-Released)
ABOMINATRIX - Whip Me. Whip Me Good (Self-Released)
DEVO - Whip It (Warner Bros.)