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March 7, 2022 mptyzine Interviews, Promo, Promos

The Roughneck Riot – Interview March 2022

Hey guys, here is a small interview with Roughneck Riot from UK, talk a bit about their new album Burn It To The Ground out now on Sbam Records, plans, influences and more.

Hi guys, how are you?

Hey MPTYZINE! We’re doing great, thanks. We’re currently recovering from a weekend of hometown shows! It’s been a while.

Congrats for the new album, Burn It To The Ground. How did come out, tell me the story.

Burn It To The Ground is our 4th studio album and it has been in the works for almost 8 years. We started writing new songs after our last release in 2014, but, due to a brief hiatus in 2019 and then the global pandemic, it’s been pushed back a lot. We even recorded the whole album back in 2018, but we thought we could make the songs better. So we put that on hold, rewrote some old songs, wrote some new ones and went back into the studio in 2020. We are super happy with how it has turned out, and the reception we have had so far is brilliant.

3. How are things with Sbam Records? they have a lot of cool bands

Yes, SBÄM have been excellent and they are adding brilliant bands to their roster almost every week so it’s great to be a part of it. We’ve been aware of SBÄM for a long time; Stefan even designed one of our tour posters back in 2014.4. Tell me a short history of the band

We started in 2005 playing Rancid covers and some originals that were very ‘street’ punk. We matured a little bit, dropped the Rancid covers, strengthened the line-up and then added the folk instrumentation; the sound then grew bigger and better, now here we are 17 years later!

What are your main influences, i know that is folk and punk but is more than that, tell me about your crazy mix, that os awseome

The main influence on our lyrics is a fervent distaste for our corrupt government, of injustices and crises at home and round the world, and, over the last few years, introspection. As for our music style, we all grew up listening to punk music, then through a phase of listening to folk punk, and then just folk in general. We all try to influence the songwriting with our own personal tastes, too. Individually, we enjoy pop-punk, folk, punk-rock, and this is evident through the songs on Burn It To The Ground.

Talking about influences, make me a top10 of your favorite artists/bands

We all have different tastes, especially now we’re in our 30s, but our communal top 10 would probably look something like this:

Bad Religion, Against Me!, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, NOFX, Crazy Arm, Descendents, Green Day, Hot Water Music, Tom Waits, Dick Gaughan.

If there is an oportunity for a split ep with a dream band that you want to play, what band/artist will be?

It’d be great to do a split with a band who no longer write music like The Clash or The Pogues. We have talked a lot about doing a split with our very good friends who play in a ska-punk band in the UK called Faintest Idea. That’d be a great mix.

How were the things for you in the crazy pandemy?

Things were very quiet for a while: no gigs, no practise, no fun! But, as the restrictions were lifted, we managed to get into the studio for around 35 days over 3 to 4 months and record and produce the new album which was great.

Now that we are getting slowly back to “normal” what are the plans? touring maybe?

Yes, we have a 9-date tour in France in March, we play some festivals over the summer, like SBÄM Festival, and then another tour through Germany in August. We also have some shows around the UK, too. There’s a lot of catching up to do.

Where people can find you online to listen and buy your music?

The new (and old) albums are all available on streaming sites such as iMusic, YouTube and Spotify. You can also buy the new album from SBÄM Records!

For our few readers online, please spread some nice words

It’s hard to find nice words when the whole world is going to shit, but stay sane, surround yourself with good people, the sun will shine again.

Thanks for your time and if you have something else to add please do it

We’d love to come out to Romania soon! So, please get in touch at roughneckriotuk@gmail.com to book some shows!

MirceONE vs. Roughneck Riot March 2022

Thanks to Nick and band.

December 1, 2020 mptyzine Interviews, Promo, Promos

Days N Daze – Interview – December 2020

Hi guys, here is an interview with Days N Daze. The interview will be published in our new number coming out this December. Thanks!

1. Hey guys, this is MirceONE from mptyzine, how are you?

J: Doin’ well all things considered!! Home with the family just takin’ it one day at a time.

2. First of all for those who dont know the band, can you make a short story for us?

J: Whitney (the trumpet player), and I moved from our hometown of Houston TX to a little college town called San Marcos TX when she was 18 and I was 16. Unless you enjoy keg parties or you’re attending the university there’s not a whole lot to do in San Marcos so we started writin’ songs as a way to fight the boredom. We decided we wanted to try n play a show at a coffee shop called Wake The Dead down the street from our apartment so we thought we should probably have a band name. Days N Daze was literally the first thing we thought of so we went with that and just never stopped.

3. How was the collaboration with Andrew Paley of the new split?

J: It was great fun!! Andrew and his team were super helpful with lyrics n chords n all that. I’d never heard any of Andrew’s music prior to covering “Caroline” and now I jam his stuff all the time!!

4. Days n Daze has a strong diy ethic, and i saw in your songs a lot of themes such as: anarchism, environmental issues and more. What is the message of the band?

J: I’ve never really thought about what our message is overall. We kinda just write about whatever we’re feeling in that moment. We’ve got a bunch of music that just documents the relationship between Whit and I. From being close as kids to growing apart to becoming friends again. We’ve got a lot of songs about addiction and mental health. Got a few songs about how freeing it is to just hit the road and head towards something new. I guess if I had to pick out the most reoccurring themes they’d be mental health, unity, adventure, and love.

5. How the pandemic is so far, how much impacted the scene and your lifes?

J: Covid has pretty much brought our lives to a grinding halt. We had so much planned before quarantine that we were so excited about and now, of course, everything has had to be pushed back so it’s super stagnant right now. At least we can play live stream shows and keep in touch with people through the internet though. Just tryin’ to focus on the projects we can work on while in one place. Been recording for my other project, Escape from the ZOO, Whit has been recording some solo stuff as well. We just released that split with Andrew Paley. So just keepin’ busy and goal oriented. Idle hands, ya know?

6. Please name a top 10 of your bands that influenced you somehow

J: 1. Leftover Crack
2. Watsky
3. Sum 41
4. The Ramones
5. Night Gaunts
6. Mischief Brew
7. We The Heathens
8. Pat the bunny
9. No Cash
10. No Service Project

7. What the future holds for the band?

J: Mainly we just wanna get back to playin’ shows so a soon as it’s safe for everyone we’ll be back on the road!! We’re always writin’ so we’re gonna let our last full length, Show Me The Blueprints, marinate a while longer and then we’ll get back to recording new stuff. Supposed to be on the European leg of the next Punk In Drublic tour so that’s super exciting!! Not sure when that’ll end up happening, but super stoked for it!!

8. After this pandemic will be over, you guys want to kick the road again in tours?

J: Definitely!! The stream shows are a good holdover, but nothin’ compares to a real, in person, live show. Can’t wait to walk back into a venue and feel that energy vibratin’ through the building and the crowd.

9. Tell me if you guys ever played in Eastern and Central Europe, or if you know something about Romania ?

J: I think the closest we’ve gotten is maybe Croatia. I’m always kinda lost when we’re in Europe though. I just get in the van and get out wherever we stop.
Admittedly, I don’t know much about Romania. I know y’all got Transylvania, right? Old castles and churches. Seems like a gorgeous place. If ya wanna drop some facts on me I’d love to learn!!

10. Name in 5 words the philosophy of the band.

J: Dreams, screams, love, and fun.

11. Thanks for your time, please let us know where can people can download and listen to your music?

J: Thank YOU!! Had a good time goin’ through these. Great questions!! We’ve got music up at daysndaze.bandcamp.com, we’re on Spotify and itunes and all that jazz, we got physical copies up at flailrecords.com or eu.kingsroadmerch.com if you’re in Europe (to save ya on shipping costs), and hit up daysndaze.net for lyrics and news n whatnot if ya like!!

12. Last words leave them to you, a few words for our few people online..

J: If ya made it this far thanks so much for readin’!! Hope you’re doin’ great all things considered, hope you’re bein’ kind to yourself both mentally and physically, and if ya need anything please don’t hesitate to ask!!

Thanks to Felix and Jesse.

Videos bellow

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 mptyzine Promo, Promos, Reviews

Life, Death and Everything in Between – Stöj Snak promo and pre-order

Stoj Snak is coming back with the 2nd LP after 4 years Life, Death and Everything in Between that will be released on 23rd October 2020. Like all the materials this is a completely DIY album, from recording to the amazing artwork. Niels and co. are coming from Denmark and keeps the same line on this album, the folk punk to the bone with various influences. The same raw energy, screams and catchy choruses. The album has an political and social engagement, family and relationships, it is about day by day problems and how we, as people often forget the moments and people around us that are the most important. It is sad and happy in the same time, full of optimism and made from the heart, honest, the album has 12 tracks and is available as pre order on Bandcamp with various packages, from cd, tape, vinyl, t shirts, tote bags and more, make sure to check their website for more. Also check the amazing animated video for Bliss Point below. Cheers.

It takes courage to die for your ideals but dedication to live by them
Where are the elders in this village I can seek out for the wisdom of a lifetime
They are roller skating hipsters or pacified in homes
Our roots are buried as our stories die…BLISS POINT.

Bliss Point video

Tracklist:

1.Reasons to Smile
2.Trees
3.The (not so) Great Depression
4.Bliss Point
5.Wants//Needs
6.Sensible Utility
7.This Condition
8.Drink from the Well
9.Songs About Beliefs
10.Smoke
11.Fire
12.Life, Death and Everything in Between

Thanks to Niels.

October 2, 2015 mptyzine Promo, Promos, Reviews

The Fatty Farmers-Escape From Dirty Pigs (promo)

Mpty Zine promo exclusive for Romania:

Celtic rock mixed with punk’n’roll and some country these are the ingredients of the new album “Escape From The Dirty Pigs” from spanish band The Fatty Farmers. They are a kind of good thing, good guys of the Spanish music underground scene. Acoustic guitar, electronic guitar, drums, accordion, irish whistles, bagpipes, violin and a village irish mood if i can say that. 16 tracks that will remind you of Flogging Molly, The Pogues, The Mahones and many more. They have been on stage on many of the important festivals around Spain, Portugal etc and a live set that is full of energy and will make you dance and jump.
Hope you will enjoy it as much as i did. Cheers!
Thanks to Waldo and Fatty Farmers.

January 3, 2015January 3, 2015 mptyzine Promos

610-The Humble Beginnings Of A Rovin Soul (LP promo)

MPTY ZINE support for Romania:

Tobin Bawinkel is the frontman of Flatfoot 56 so if you know his band then maybe you will check out his new project 610. If on Flatfoot 56 we are used with a punk-rock sound this is more personal and goes something like: bluegrass/folk with some nice lyrics and has 12 songs. The Humble Beginnings Of A Rovin Soul will be out on 9th January and is a DIY material self produced by the band with costs supported by a funding campain.They will prepare also a tour in 2015 and shared the stage so far with bands like: The Mahones, Deals Gone Bad or Sundowner. A back to the simple sound, the one that brings you back memories and the perfect band of friends to play in your cafe bar.
Mandoline,ukulele,drums and simple things made in Tobin’s own bedroom.From Chicago and worldwide.
Thanks to Felix (flix records-Germany)

check them HERE

tracklist:

01. Cannonball
02. Da Boss
03. Peach Farmer
04. Timothy
05. Hurricane
06. Someday Hun
07. Where Did You Go
08. Tuesday
09. It Is Well
10. Burning Ships
11. Backpack
12. The Travelers

February 27, 2014 mptyzine Promo, Promos

Old Coyote Club-The Clubhouse Sessions EP-promo

From Norfolk,UK, Old Coyote Club bring the new EP-The Clubhouse Sessions. It’s a mix of punk/folk with country something that will remind you of The Clash meeting Dylan and Cash, 3 tracks with acoustic guitars and beer. Imagine you traveling in one sunday afternoon along the sidewalk with a beer in your hand listening to these guys in the headphones and thinking that last night was a good one.
Keep the eyes on them and by the way the EP is for free on their bandcamp so check them out here:oldcoyoteclub.bandcamp.com.
We will have them for interview in the near future and they surpised me in a good way.And yes the EP was produced DIY by the band and that’s a plus.
our favorite: Medicine

thanks to Kai and OCC

October 18, 2012 mptyzine Promo, Promos

Stoj Snak

Niels Höjgaard Sörensen maybe you know him from Mighty Midgets (melodic HC from TNS Records). Stoj Snak is his new project from Denmark and here is the latest album Songs About Beliefs. A true album with a lot of friends on it, with energy, ideeas for a “perfect world”, honest and sincere.
A punk energy with a strong political, social message and folkcore influences everything packed in a strong DIY Ethic.
The album is brand new and appear few months later after debut EP Planned Obsolescence. Amazing artwork, amazing lyrics and message, idealism, songs for your soul. State Of Mine and also the whole album as Niels said is dedicated to everyone trying to make a difference in the world or creating art independently and unbound the norm. For everyone in the punk scene, the bands, the venues, the promoters and passionate people all over the world that do their thing just because…if you know the feeling…
The album is available thru 5FeetUnder Records or on stojsnak.com and also thru TNS Records.
Uncompromising music, true, screaming for idealism, honest, creative some words that will describe this album probably better. Don’t ask me about music just grab it and listen to it.
Cheers!