Tag Archives: The Clash

ALBUM REVIEW: Generacion Suicida – Hombre Nuevo

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Latino Punk has quite the history with legendary bands such as The Zeros, The Plugz, Los Illegals, The Brat, and musicians of Latino heritage in the hardcore scene such as Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies), Roger Miret (Agnostic Front), Ron Reyes (Redd Kross, Black Flag), and Mario Rubalcaba (Off!). 

Continuing the lineage are Generacion Suicida from South Central LA, who started life as a side project for vocalist and guitarist Tony Abarca and drummer Kiwi Martinez in 2010, and they are joined by Justin on Bass. The band have an extensive and lengthy discography, with three full-lengths, two EPs, and some split releases. Continue reading →


The Clash Biography “Passion Is a Fashion” 50th Anniversary Edition is Out Soon

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Marking the band’s 50th anniversary, Pat Gilbert’s book, Passion Is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash, is back in a new edition. Coming May 14th, it adds fresh material from surviving members and key figures close to the band. Keep reading below for more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Romance

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This album is a huge leap of change since Fontaines D.C. released Skiny Fia in 2022. Romance (XL Recordings) finds the band wandering out into psychedelic Brit Pop. Drugs certainly might explain some of the changes, though Producer James Ford whose resume includes Gorillaz, HAIM, and Depeche Mode certainly explains the mix and how the sounds are presented here. When it comes to the groove of “Starbursters” it’s hard to argue with the results. This Irish band might have shelved The Clash influence that marked their more post-Punk flavor previously, but this does not feel like they are selling out. Continue reading →