1984 are back with their 3rd studio album. Nothing Will Ever Change will drop in May and is available for pre-order via Dirty Punk Records and Coretex. This is the band probably best album and has 11 tracks in their mix of Oi and Streetpunk with sing along choruses for your Friday night madness. Imagine Stiff Little Fingers punk rock and a bit of Clash style punky reggae. Check them out and don’t miss this from this French band. Oi and Punk at it’s finest.
Stomper 98 are back. This is their 7th studio album called Stomper 98 released by their own label S98 Records. The band are celebrating their 25th anniversary and what is the best way to celebrate if not with a new album?. Social and political lyrics with sing along choruses and catchy melodic rhytm. Classic punk rock with hardcore and reggae mix with a lot of energy and some amazing line up featuring Tommi and Sebi (Toxpack) and Lars (Rancid) with Holgi on Saxophone and the new band members: Sille on bass and Stefan on drums. This is streetpunk.
Hey guys, now this is some history for this band. We are presenting A.S.C.O. or Anti Sociedad Capitalista Opresora. They formed at the end of the 80’s in Tenerife, Canary Islands. They appear live for the first time in 1989 along with bands like: Conemrad or Guerrilla Urbana. After few months they released their first demo called Kutredemo that has 4 songs that will remind of the punk of the 70’s. After some line up changes they appear on the compilation Viva Canarias Libre and they recorded another demo. In the 90’s we can see the band with a more hardcore punk style and with their first album from 1995 Ira Popular, the album was released by Tagrawla Records and was sold DIY in 2000 copies and as a fact was re edited in Mexico in 2008. In this time they shared the stage with MDC or Boikot and as well they went outside Canary Islands in Spain for 2 months tour. The band has multiple line up changes with the only member from the oficial line up being Foncho. The second album came in 2002 Sequimur Vexare, and in 2008 Por Un Infierno Mas Digno and 2018 with Conciencia Incendiaria. They have appeared on compilations from Mad/Kob Records also tribute to Guerrilla Urbana and more. The latest material is from March 2022 and is called: A Sangre y Fuego released by Tagrawla/Potencial Hardcore and has 10 new tracks in their streetpunk/Oi with sing along choruses. Check them out.
Hey guys, this is MirceONE and here is a short interview with Laki & Järjestys, the singer Jussi took some time to answer few of our questions. Oi from Finland.
1. Hey guys how are you?
Jussi: We’re fine, thank you. It’s been a nice summer and hot weather still continues. So gotta love it.
2. Congrats for the new material, tell me few things about it.
Jussi: Compared to our first EP songs have gotten a bit more 77’ punk rock vibes but the basis is still stiff Oi! Punk.
Our original idea was to record the album by ourselves and ask our friend to engineer and mix it but then we decided to book the studio and we are very satisfied with how everything went. The recording session was pretty easy and the album sounds perfect.
3. I know that you guys play before in different bands, what is the story of Laki & Järjestys?
Jussi: The roots of Laki & Järjestys extend to the times of more than 10 years ago. We had a project band and we played Oi! for several years. The line-up was more or less the same as this current. Two of the songs in our first EP, Idiootit and Reilua Peliä, were made on those days. Only lyrics were updated. Why did things fade away ten years ago? I moved to Helsinki and we all were busy with other things.
In January 2020 I was hanging in Tavastia, the legendary rock-club in Helsinki, when I got this idea about starting a new band. I went there to see the band Ne Luumäet. It was a Ramones-styled punk band which was a very famous band in Finland in late 80’s and early 90’s. I grew up listening to such bands as Ne Luumäet. They broke up in mid 90’s but since then they’ve played some gigs every once in a while. This gig was supposed to be their last act as a band and Tavastia gig was sold out. I was standing in the crowd and while Luumäet was playing their song “Laki ja järjestys” I said to my friends “Hey listen, this would be the great name for the Oi! band, right?”. Friends agreed. And a couple of days later I asked Pasi, Pietu and Topi to join the band. They all showed the green light. Our first impression was to play stuff like Blitz and all other old-school Oi! bands from Britton.
4. To be honest i do not know many Oi/street punk bands in Finland, tell us few words about the scene over there.
Jussi: Skinhead scene in Finland is small but strong. Unfortunately shaved head and a pair of Marten boots are linked to incidents which took place in the mid 90’s. The group of Neo-Nazis started to call them as skinheads and it caused that the mainstream started to think the word “skinhead” means absolutely that you are beating up immigrants and so on…
About the bands, I’m not sure if there are any other active Oi! bands than Laki & Järjestys and Hats & Caps. Those lads are our very good friends.
5. What are the themes that the band is singing and what is the message?
Jussi: The lyrics deal with unashamed patriotism, the plight of the working class and the deceit of the ruling class, the harsh realities of the streets and people who’ve down on their luck since day one.
I want to underline that we don’t have any political agenda in our songs or as a band. But on the other hand, we don’t mind saying things which might be politically incorrect and most of our songs contain some provocative nuances.
6. Are you guys plan a tour or something small to promote the album? festivals or something similar?
Jussi: Our “tour” starts before the end of August 2022 and we have confirmed gigs in the calendar till the end of January 2023. All those in Finland but we are interested to play abroad. Some negotiations on-going already for the summer 2023.
7. Few words about your influences as a band
Jussi: The biggest musical influences are old Oi! and skinhead bands from England. The first, original idea was to start up the band who would sound like Blitz.
8. A favorite top 10 of your bands ever?
Jussi: I try to make a list of important bands for all four of us, not just my opinion. Cock Sparrer, Blitz, Business, Sex Pistols, Clash, Condemned 84, L.A.M.F., Ratsia, early Klamydia and Exploited, Ramones… And many, many more.
9. Talking about music, name the band that you will want to do a split ep?
Jussi: The Rolling Stones, hah!
10. Where can people follow you or listen/buy your music?
Jussi: Please follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/lakijajarjestys) and Facebook (facebook.com/lakijajarjestys). Our records are widely distributed to distros and stores world-wide but a very easy way to order it is to get it directly from the label Hell’s Tone Records (www.hellstonerecords.com).
Our both releases can be also found from all common streaming platforms. Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, TikTok, iTunes, Amazon Music…
11. A few words for our few online readers
Jussi: Keep the faith and listen to our new album loud and share the word to everyone.
12. Thank you and hope to see you live soon somewhere. Last things i leave them with you guys. Thanks
Jussi: Thank you for the interview. These kinds of things are very important to us. We hope to see you also.
Thanks to Jussi and Vesku. MirceONE mptyzine – August 2022
Oi! You, KOB Records bring us some amazing news. FFD will release their new album Revolutionary Boy on KOB on 2 July 2022. They formed more than 30 years go in Parma, Italy and they have been around ever since, with some amazing albums like: Antifa Riot, Old Style, Let’s All Unite and appear on a lot of compilations. Their sound is a mix of punk rock, ska and oi with sing along choruses. A strong message antifascist and antiracist, a nice melodic political punk rock. The album is coming with 12 new songs with feats from: Il Gigio, Lucaintergrity, Alineo & The Souls and Seby from Derozer. Mono, the singer passed away few months ago and this album KOB Records will release it in his memory.
Tracklist
1. Revolutionary Boy
2. Non Concedo Pietà feat. Il Gigio
3. Salvinista
4. Drogato di Te feat. Seby Derozer
5. You’re Shit (and you know you are)
6. La Lotta ai Tempi Della Scuola
7. Carry On Every Night feat. Lucaintegrity
8. Boot Boys
9. Da Che Parte Stai
10. Domenica In Squasso
11. Cani Blu
12. Scooter Party feat. Alineo & The Souls
Oi you! Here is the latest number from our zine. This is a really short one, no interviews and not so many things, i just did a few promos and that’s it. I was really busy and must say i miss the concerts, but let’s hope for the best for a better 2022.
I know it will be a better one, and i hope for the best for everybody. Just stay simple and stay close to your friends and family, this is the best that you can do. Hope also for a nice and simple Christmas, try not to spend a lot, and to remember that small things can make a huge difference, just try to donate some clothing to persons in need, and please please do not buy a puppy and give as a present, try to adopt one. Be nice to each other and thanks for a nice 2021.
This zine is a free pdf for everybody but if you enjoy it and you want to buy me a coffee here is the address: paypal.me/cojocearo. Have a good time and hopefuly we will read eachother soon.
MirceONE – December 2021 – Guadalajara, Mexico
Hey guys, MirceONE here and here is some amazing news from our friends at Los Fastidios.
Los Fastidios are back on business with their new album: XXX Number Of The Beat. This is their 11th studio album and has 14 new tracks in the same Los Fastidios mix: punk, ska and rock’n’roll. The album was released by their own label: KOB Records, in collaboration with Potencial Hardcore and Fire and Flames. They sung in Italian, English and French on this album, pure anthems of the street for your soul. Lyrics talk about having a beer with your friends and having fun up to social issues like racism or brutality to animal and human rights. 2tone, ska rocksteady sounds packed in attitude. The band is on the road since 1991 and this year they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Also the album has some specials guests like: Andrea Massaroni from The Magnetics, and The Urgonauts and Lennon Kelly on backing vocals. Also the album has so far two new videos already online for “Take a Stand” and “Pour la Liberté”. Cheers and zighidap.
Tracklist:
1.Intro
2.Monkeys
3.Torneremo Ancora
4.Back In ’79
5.These Boots
6.The Queen Of The Dancefloor
7.Beverley
8.Take A Stand
9.Where Are You Now?
10.Pour La Libertè
11.Blue Beat Boy 2.0
12.A.H.L.
13.Rock’n’Roll Town
14.Tu Lo Sai
Hey guys, MirceONE here. Got some free time and created the new online .pdf version of numbers 49/50. Thanks for your support and nice words, hopefully we will come back in few months. Until then, happy that things are going slowly back to normal, the gigs are coming…so until next time, buy less toilet paper, be nice and humble, work and play, stay yourself.
Interviews (in spanish) with Micky from Shock and Victor Bisonte. Promos: The Offspring, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Krav Boca, Asbestos, Sam Babin, Bridge City Sinners, Terror, Descendents, Voice Of Addiction.
You can download the number here (click download or right click and SAVE AS, 16 pages .pdf size 8.1 MB)
You can download the fanzine for free, but if you want to help me with a coffee will be appreciated, you can find the link here
Hey guys, MirceONE here, here is a small update and promo from Asbestos. They are a band based in Montreal, Canada and this February they have released a short 5 song digital cassette. The sound is a mix of streetpunk, oi with post-punk and hardcore influences. Members of Asbestos they have play in bands like: Action Sedition, Union Thugs and Jeunesse Apatride. They sing in french so i must say honest that i don’t understand everything (my french lessons were soooo long ago) but the mix is amazing, melodic and raw with choruses for sing along and fists in the air. Message about social life, poor people and addicts all packed nice with real streetpunk from the streets. Strong anti fascist message and i must say it is on repeat. The cassette like the band says is an international effort from labels like: Dure Realite (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Discos Machete (Mexico), Rebel Time Records (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada), Kale Borroka (Euskal Herria/Spain) and La Distro Elle A Mauvaise Haleine (France). So check them out on Bandcamp and FB. Big thanks to Randy, Rebel Time Records. Cheers. Also do not forget to check the great stuff that Rebel Time has in store HERE.
We did put this number really fast and please forgive me for grammar mistakes, just wanted to publish it until the end of year so here you go….take it as a gift for this Christmas. We had a challenge this year with concerts and with our “normal” social life but we are still here and still with a smile.
Not following the conspirations on social media, we are just waiting for the concerts to start and for the time when we can go for a beer with the friends, had digging the youtube and discover a lot of amazing bands, watched hundreads of concerts online and must say that is not so bad, and we are surviving, please take care of you and your loved ones, buy less toilet paper, and things that you don’t need and always stay yourself.
Thanks to all bands and labels that have sent me some new music, thanks to all people that are still alive and smiling and we are waiting for better times.
This is a really short number with some promos that you can find online at our old wordpress web, but i really hope you will like it. You can download the fanzine for free, but if you want to help me with a coffee will be appreciated, you can find the link here paypal.me/cojocearo.
See you in the pit soon, stay rude, stay rebel, always stay yourself.
MirceONE – Guadalajara, December 2020
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