August 8, 2026

VA - Oakville Uber Alles CD (2019)

 

Looking at this corny artwork you're probably thinking this a rockabilly compilation from the 90's or 2000's. But it's actually a collection of rare 80's punk rock and hardcore from Oakville Ontario, a town between Hamilton and Toronto. Of course you'd never know that because there is no information or history on this anywhere, just some tiny low-res photos and Facebook links to some of the bands on the inside cover. 

Unfortunately the sound quality matches the layout, especially the NEGATIVE GAIN tracks. It's almost like the files were sourced from Napster circa 1999. Which makes it even funnier considering this CD came out in 2019! But hey, outside of HYPE and the aforementioned NEGATIVE GAIN it's the only place to hear the other three bands so I guess it's better than nothing?

 


August 1, 2026

THE SLUGS (WITHOUT A DOUG) - Running Around single (1981)

 

Much like their current incarnation, this 45 single is Doug And The Slugs minus Doug Bennett. Bassist Steve Bosley handles lead vocals and does an alright job here I guess. The A side is kind of a catchy little number backed up with a Police-influenced reggae tune on the flip side. Strictly for the Slugs completists (if there is such a thing).



July 25, 2026

CRUDE - Attitude LP (2000)

 

Burning Spirits hardcore from Hokkaido Japan featuring who's members also played in G.I.S.M. and DEATH SIDE. Ripped from the 2009 Feral Ward reissue.



July 18, 2026

July 4, 2026

NAPRED U PROŠLOST - 1985 EP (2013)

 

Early then-unreleased demos by this prolific Serbian Alternative/punk band who formed in '84 and were still around well in the 2000's.


June 28, 2026