Showing posts with label Pop Punk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pop Punk. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

HOURS by Hours (Durban)



Biography:
When people grow up, their views change. You probably feel differently about almost everything, right now, compared to the way you did, back when you were younger.

Pauly Shore films: that shit was hilarious – now they're close to unbearable.

Meteors: As adults, we think they’re the most kick ass thing ever. They’ve made valuable contributions to science and our comprehension of space and the universe. They just freaking rule.

But as kids: we hated them. We blamed them for taking away what we loved most: the dinosaurs. They were the worst thing ever.

Point is: there are very few things that you still feel the same way about – from adolescence through to adulthood. For the dudes in Hours, that thing is pop punk.

In 2010, Matt began writing some songs and recording them at home without much intent to actually do something serious with them. Then one day, hanging out with his homie, Marc, he was convinced to get the fuck into a studio, record the tracks professionally, and release an EP through Marc's label, High Seas Records. So he hit up Bro Studios and recorded some of the shit he had written – with him nailing all guitars and vocals, and Paul (Bro Studios engineer) drumming. Some time after that, he showed the material to another homie, Ally. Super stoked on it, Ally immediately got involved, picking up bass duties and co-writing, alongside Matt, on what was left of the EP. Hours is practically a collaborative effort between friends, with different musicians featuring and playing their respective instruments on the EP.

We have a pretty fucking sweet time doing this shit.

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

"The Tubby Wilsons" were here!


The Tubby Wilsons were a “Stoner Pop” Durban Band
With members of Low Profile, Sibling rivalry and Nadar…

You_Surf- Vocals Bass
The Beard- Vocals Guitar
Nadar- Drums

"All I remember is the coffee and getting kicked out of Splashy Fen…"

 Some recordings were Released Jun 16, 2007 by The Tubby Wilsons. Album Titled Stoner Pop.
And some recordings were Re-released by We Did This Records Feb 24, 2012. Album Titled The Passion Of The Beard / Recorded Evidence Of Our Existence / Stoner Pop 

Get It Here:


Saturday, 18 June 2011

Hoax - Burn Burn Burn



"HOAX was a pop punk band who played with a number of international bands including Fat Wreck Chords band ..Frenzal Rhomb.., Kung Fu Records band, ..Cooper.. and the German international band ..Drei Flaschen... They also played many shows with major local bands such as ..Fuzigish.., ..Tweak.., ..Hog Hoggidy Hog.., ..Fokofpolisiekar.., Leek and the Bouncing Uptones, ..Sibling Rivalry.., The Rudimentals, ..Half Price.., and Captain Stu and the Llamas..... HOAX consists of four members: ..Pascal.. on Vocals and guitar, ..Giles.. on lead guitar, ..Mark.. on bass and ..Sasha.. on drums and backing vocals. " - adapted from myspace.

Download:
Hoax - Burn Burn Burn
- http://www.mediafire.com/?4bnq5pwc5vgqqq6

I like this song: HOAX - Hypocrites In The Scene

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Croakroom Record's compilation CD - Taking On The World



Croakroom Records was a little record label out of The Willows, Pretoria.
It Had been around for a couple of years helping out the South African (and Canadian) ska, punk and hardcore scene with putting out band's releases, organizing shows etc, etc.
But Croakroom Records made South African history by releasing the first ever compilation CD featuring both ska, punk & hardcore bands from South Africa as well as other countries including one of the biggest punk bands in the world : NOFX.
Bands on the label were : FUZIGISH, THE VENDETTA CARTEL, NESHAMAH, LEEK AND THE BOUNCING UPTONES, CLOSET MONSTER (Canada)

The Croakroom Record's compilation CD - Taking On The World was sold at shows for R50 and by mail order for R60

Track List:

1. Link 80 - Dance Floor
2. Millencolin - Lights Out
3. Fuzigish - Little Bird (South African)
4. Leek - Roll The Dice (South African)
5. NoFX - Linoleum
6. Still Thinking - Rat Race (South African)
7. The B. Lee Band - Standing Up For Justice
8. Humphrey The TeaCup - Supersonic Girl (South African)
9. The Vendettas - My Choice (South African)
10. The Chinkees - Japanese Exchange Student
11. Crossing Point - Burn The Flames Of Injustice (South African)
12. The Blue Meanies - Smash The Magnavox
13. Pet Flyz - Lucky Guy (South African)
14. A New Found Glory - Hit Or Miss
15. Four Minute Warning - Alone And Waiting (South African)
16. The Phoebes - Label Whore (South African)
17. Ann Beretta - Eye For An Eye
18. Hog Hoggidy Hog - It's Just A Lie (South African)
19. Caught Inside - Solstice
20. Fungy Gone West - Hayley (South African)
21. Potshot - Freedom
22. All This For Nothing - Teddy Bear (South African)
23. No Fun At All - Catch Me Running Round
24. Limp - Bike Ride
25. The 85ers - Wooden Toy (South African)

Download:
Croakroom Record's compilation CD - Taking On The World
- http://www.mediafire.com/?4g3loza7uoc21cy

A Hog Hoggidy Hog song from the same album as "just a lie"

Sunday, 17 April 2011

Lowprofile - Durban Pop-Punk!


"Lowprofile is a melodic punk rock band from Durban, formed in 2003. No gimmicks, no eyeliner, just heartfelt and honest, full-blast melodic punk rock with a side helping of ska. Inspired by the mid ‘90s punk revival, Lowprofile bang it out hard and fast, with a modern technical twist, catchy harmonies, and an unshakeable love for metal. Remember all those bands you used to love? We do.

Influences:
The Fat Wreck Chords sound plus bands such as Slick Shoes, Millencolin and Craig's Brother. SA bands like Ignorance is Typical, Sibling Rivalry, Fuzigish and New World Inside are some of the first local punk bands we heard, that got us into the music and made us want to play in bands." - Facebook


Downloads:
Download all their albums here!



Talk to Strangers (2005)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/trweycw69trpt

Wings Don't Fail Me Now! (2007)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/rw80y03zocya5

Video Launch Singles (2008)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/zhciz148t1f7x

That's Business Single (2009)
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/kwcqstidbap52

Right now, a new EP is being mastered and the artwork is being designed ... one week left until release.





Members:
Ozzy - Vocals & Guitar
Skeg - Vocals & Bass
Woogy - Lead Guitar
Juan - Drums

Old Members:
Yusuf - Drums & Vocals
Seanocaster - Guitars

Website:
http://www.lowprofile.co.za/