Whilst mooching around here and there in the electronic void that is the web world I come across numerous songs that are unreleased or which I don't have on CD (or occasionally do).  By luck, hook or crook a gem a month usually rears its sonic head and I get addicted to the all consuming vibe.  Well, as I get taken in to the melodic maelstrom, I have decided to share my treasure and hopefully get you as equally interested and help spread the word about some darn fine tunes.  Here we go!

February 2012 - 'Punk Rock Debauchery' by The Guntys - A rough-house sound that holds onto a good melody and a pure amount of passion and pours over a tale of a fondness for yesteryear and a still flaming spirit for the here and now. A terribly overlooked band - wake up - do not be guilty.
 
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January 2012 - 'Skin' by Criminal Brainstorm - A good band 'live' and proving to be a good band on CD. This tasty effort has many emotions running through but its the old-skool punk vibe that is the major aspect. The guitar in parts is mouth-watering and adds to what already is a solid song.
 
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December 2011 - 'Hulk Hands 'Cryin' Into My Cafitere' by Cleavers - Rhythmic trash that has just one thing in mind - to create a discordance straight out of the shithouse for your punked and deviant pleasure. It is a nasty brew but definitely one that should be on your hit list if you like it raw.
 
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November 2011 - 'Drop The Bomb' by Loaded 44 - I have been too busy lately and so put this months choice up rather late. Boy, and am I glad I was a little over time. Loaded 44 come up with a cracker here and appeal to all my primitive punk rock needs with a right good 'kick up the arse' number. The album ain't bad either!
 
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October 2011 - 'Sith Vicious' by Animal Train - If you are indeed a punk, if your thread of spiked DIY runs deep beneath the cacophonic cuticle then this admirable piece of 'fuck you defiance' will be right up your alley. To the point and with a joyous chorus that cunts like me live by - awkward and up front - success!
 
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September 2011 - 'Technol Freak' by Electro Punx - Beaming in from a stranger angle than is deemed the norm in many a pre-programmed bonce this music is punked, off the traditional route and filled with just enough electric vibe. The words swing my favour - its all about slavery ya know!
 
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August 2011 - 'Thin Blue Linen' by Celebrity Stalkers - Superb attitude, swaggering rhythm, excellent structure and with veins filled with pure spiked blood this is just a delightful song that hits all the right noisy hotspots for the punk rock seeker of something special - oh man!
 
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July 2011 - 'Needle' by Asezawallas - I love this band and the fact that they capture the dirty side of punk rock and yet somehow manage to grind out beautifully melodic mixes that bruise with an inner brutality. Harsh and hard - this band should be getting more noticed and I am still trying on their behalf. This song is a belter!
 
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June 2011 - 'This Chaos' by UK Subs - It is no great secret I am a UK Subs fan and to uncover another gem like this so late in the bands career is just bloody wonderful. Pefectly paced, flowing from several cacophonic creeks and with Harpers voice oozing familiarity this is an epic number.
 
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May 2011 - '3 From 6' by Random Hand - A strength soaked song from a very good CD this is a band who are firing at the top of their game at the moment. The confidence of the crew drips from the speakers and I suggest ye get on bended knees to lap it up.
 
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April 2011 - 'The Ballad Of Tobias Gill' by East Town Pirates - A tale told with sincerity, belief and precision and upheld by a darn thoughtful tune. This is one example of just how good these Pirates are on an album filled with pure plank wanking pips.
 
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March 2011 - 'Sea Of Tediocrity' by Thracia - A solid rock outfit who dabble on the fringes of the punk rock pool but don't go for a full on swim. Nevertheless their latest 4 track CD is class and this is the mightiest track of the lot. Powerful and slamming - go seek it out!
 
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February 2011 - 'My Country' by The Bullet Kings - A song that is a classic but here given the acoustic treatment and surprising and winning in big measurements. For big fat bastards these dudes pull off the delicate moments so well - this is the finest example to date.
 
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January 2011 - 'Devil On My Shoulder' by The Supatones - A golden oldie this one but one I've been playing again. Gentle skank with a delightful voice at the front and some well structured brass attacks this one should be sought out and pushed further.
 
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December 2010 - 'Chaos 200AD' by Total Confusion - A strong song oozing a saturated sensation that is an ideal way to resurrect a band who have long been away from the pit. I'm very excited by the intensity so here's wishing for more.
 
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November 2010 - 'Irony' by The Plimptons - The Plimptons create a sweet goonish tone during their latest album and this is a tiny snippet I for one utterly adore. Sub 60's, sub pop and highly sugared - glorious success in one tasty package.
 
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October 2010 - 'Scumbag' by Total Bloody Chaos - A tribute in some respects, a tirade in the main but one thing is sure - TBC get their point across with charming emotive venom and take no prisoners along the way. The pinnacle so far by a very convincing band.
 
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September 2010 - 'Nut Nougat' by Roughmute - Rough as old rope and liable to turn yer bowels to liquid if played loud but I like nasty punk when its done correctly and this surely is. Tangents come and go and all make for an interesting upheaval. Enjoy!
 
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August 2010 - 'Rough Justice' by Superyob - Textured, thought-provoking, engraved with passion and just an all round good fuckin' listen. This fine Oi band once again pull out an epic piece of song writing and showcase a talent that really deserves more acclaim.
 
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July 2010 - 'Guns In The Gobi' by The Pain - A superb piece of dub reggae cruising smothered in punk attitude and blended with high refinery and know how. The Pain produce the goods with this one and spring out one of the best songs of the entire year.
 
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June 2010 - 'Glory Days' by Sense Of Urgency - Compiling a disc of material for a US Fungalpunk special radio show I came across this gem I had recently reviewed. A great song and worthy of airplay and done by a great bunch of people with the right fuckin' attitude.
 
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May 2010 - 'This Guy I Know' by The Cellophanes - Ok I am a sucker for the garage sound and a bit of a push over for pop punk. When they are combined I hold my breath and when played so deliciously as this I can fuckin' whoop with utter delight. Whoopee!
 
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April 2010 - 'Your Ass Is A Storage Room' by The Horny Bitches - Taken from the album '13 Reasons To Fuck' this is nasty, vehement rage curled down into the sonic lavatory with nothing more than stinking intent. A 'cack'-ophony to sniff over and over again.
 
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March 2010 - 'Fleur De Lis' by Leather Zoo - Far removed from typical punk rock noisiness this sweet sub-ballad is accurately delivered, contains verdant individuality and captures a freshness of sound I have a real liking for.
 
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February 2010 - 'Tink' by Neck - Emerald green emotion spilled over with a song that charms every musical sensation within the soul and just forces you into wanting just one more play. A sub-genre encapsulated in one epic burst - sprinkle yer fairy dust on me.
 
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January 2010 - 'Sixteen' by The Stitches - Slag glam punk filth with a sneer, leer and fungal covered garage sound that I for one love parking in. There is a belief beneath the grime and a surging spittle soaked aggression which only black-lines the whole effort.
 
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December 2009 - 'Howards Alias' by Skylar - Emotively strained giving a unique style that I personally have taken to. Something tells me I shouldn't but alas I do think this is a sweet ditty. This was found on a recently acquired CD from Do The Dog by the way.
 
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November 2009 - 'The Movement' by Suburban Losers - What a purely delicious piece of emotive post-punk popology from a band who don't apply too much polish to their products and thus keep things very real.
 
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October 2009 - 'My Life' by Last Rough Cause - Rather than go all out for a typical Oi Boy noise the LRC crew play a blinder by relying on subtle melody and crafty composition - the result is fuckin' marvellous.
 
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September 2009 - 'Blood Bath At Burger King' by Teenage Bottlerocket - A great tuneful song with nasty lyrics - what a combo! A band to be admired knocking out a sweet pip of pop.
 
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August 2009 - 'Perry Boys' by DILE - Some people think this band are shite - or are they just blinkered and bitter. On this evidence (and the rest of the album) DILE are quality and this snippet is a peach.
 
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July 2009 - 'My Cage' by The Pandaz - Basic punk poison that some will pompously try and rise above but a noisy potion which I am more than happy to drink. Fuckin' punk fizz I love - no more needs adding.
 
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June 2009 - 'Break Down The Walls' by One Man Stand - a band that have hit a rich vein of form and just ain't letting up. This is a beauty and shows what can come of hard work and determination.
 
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May 2009 - 'Time' by 3 Black Dwarfs - almost a golden oldie now but this finely constructed song, from a band still finding their feet, is testament to some fine potential.
 
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April 2009 - 'Stand Proud' by Citizen Keyne - back to the modern day and this is one of those classics every punk should have in their grotty collection. An anthem, a masterpiece, a veritable classic of the 30 odd years of punk so far.
 
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March 2009 - 'All I Hear Is Static' by The Lillingtons - because The Lillingtons play pop punk like it should be played - sharp, to the point, quirky and full of all consuming melody.

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February 2009 - 'Spitball High School' by The Spitballs - an off shoot from pure popdogs The Mome Raths this is equally effective stuff and one which I am totally mesmerised by.  There is a bit of extra clout here but the incessant snatch and catch speedtrap is still there.  Transcends punks timescale with ease and is a total garage/barrage pleasure. 

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  January 2009 - 'Cellophane' by Wild Trash - pure unadulterated popology with a pertinent theme as regards today's all embracing consumers.  A real beauty with a joyous chorus that brings tears of punk delight to my bloodshot eyes.  If you can't pogo to this gargantuan chorus rhythm then you really are finished!