Back Teeth - Time For The Forever Box

    

  When I'm looking for music to feature on here and on the show there's a few must go to UK labels that I keep my eye on. These include Grow Your Own Records, Drowning Sailor, Serial Bowl Records, Brassneck Records and Little Rocket Records. All great labels who are very reliable. If they're releasing something you can pretty much guarantee it'll be a winner. 

  Case in point today as Little Rocket Records gear up to unleash a new album by gravel throated Birmingham punks Back Teeth. Their sound is of the gruff, melodic type that brings to mind the likes of Dauntless Elite and Iron Chic (I notice Iron Chic's Jason Lubrano is responsible for the album artwork).

  The album is titled Ultimate Worrier and it'll be out on August 3rd on transparent orange swirl vinyl and digital download : https://btlrr.bandcamp.com/album/ultimate-worrier

  The band will also be promoting it with a tour

  This is the lead single, it was a hit with the folk in the chatroom when I played it on this week's show, it's called Time For The Forever Box... 

Cheap Perfume - Dead If I Do

  

  Cheap Perfume (https://www.facebook.com/cheapperfume719) are Stephanie, Jane No, Hot Dave & Goffo, a feminist punk quartet from Colorado. They've been around for a decade and I first came across them in 2017 when they were telling us how it's ok to punch nazis  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2017/09/cheap-perfume-its-okay-to-punch-nazis.html

  A couple of years later I featured their calling out of predatory men  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2019/12/cheap-perfume-times-up.html

  Next month sees the release of a new album titled Don't Care, Didn't Ask. They've been drip feeding a few singles from it and you can find them here : https://cheapperfume.bandcamp.com/music

  This is the final teaser for what will be a pretty damn special release. They say of it; “This song is a battlecry of retaliation to the epidemic of violence committed against marginalized groups by men. As a survivor of domestic abuse and sexual violence we want to fight for those who have already lost their voices or can’t for themselves. Time's up, respect our existence or expect resistance.”

  It's called Dead If I Do...

Stalked in the street, held on our knees
Your conquest to control me
You watch too much pornography
Deluded by gender supremacy
Doesn’t matter if we’re nice or mean
You’re punching a wall pretending it’s me
You must think you can tame me
My body, your choice? Bitch, please

(Chorus)
Because I said so, and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t
If I don’t die by your abuses
I’ll choke to death on your excuses
Because I said so and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t x2

Forced to marry, forced to carry
You will never fucking own me
Treat us as your property
Then kill us when we try to leave
Hate the housewife, hate the whore
Nowhere is safe, it wasn’t before
Comply or die and fuck my rights
Won’t get me without a fight

(Chorus)
Because I said so, and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t
If I don’t die by your abuses, I’ll choke to death on your excuses
Because I said so, and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t
Sick of living with your foot on my throat
Dead if I do, dead if I don’t x2

Silenced before
Hear us now
Dead if you do
Dead if you don’t x2

(Chorus)
Because I said so, and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t
If I don’t die by your abuses, I’ll choke to death on your excuses
Because I said so, and no means no
I’m dead if I do, dead if I don’t
Sick of living with your foot on my throat
Dead if I do, dead if I don’t x2

Thee Headcoats - And The Band Played Johnny B. Goode

  

  Garage rock legend Billy Childish is showing no signs of slowing down. Whenever I visit the Damaged Goods site (https://damagedgoods.co.uk/) there's usually a new release upcoming from one of the great man's many projects. 

  A couple of years ago I featured a song by Thee Headcoats (https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2023/02/thee-headcoats-cops-and-robbers-alt.html) and they're back today with the opening track of a new album titled The Sherlock Holmes Rhythm ’n’ Beat Vernacular. 

https://damagedgoods.co.uk/discography/thee-headcoats-the-sherlock-holmes-rhythm-n-beat-vernacular/

  There's been many words written about Billy Childish down the years so I think all I need to add is, go listen to the song. It's called And The Band Played Johnny B. Goode... 

Ricky Rochelle - Scenederella (Guest Review by Ralph J Rivera)

  

  So what do the following men all have in common? - Mikey Erg, Kurt Baker, Brad Marino, Geoff Palmer, Pavid Vermin, J Prozac, Dave Strong and Classic Pat. They were all once/still are members of well known "underground" bands. All now striving to carve out their own niche as solo artists.

 One Mr. Ricky Rochelle has inserted himself into that exclusive club with a slew of singles, EP's, a solo album and now THIS - "Second Layer" https://rickyrochelle.bandcamp.com/album/second-layer

 Obviously his second solo outing and it shows him growing more distance from his Pop Punk/Ramonescore roots. After a few listens I'm leaning on some 80's New Wave (The Vapors, The Fixx, The Police) and major 90's Manchester (Stone Roses, Charlatans, Soup Dragons) influences. There's still some Punk anger in songs like "Self Doubt" and "Turbulent" but the growth is not only musical but lyrically as well. "Envy", "Highlight Reel" & "Can't Forget The Terror" seem like they come straight from Ricky's diary.

 This second chapter in one man's journey is revelatory. You can still be angry and retrospective at the same time. All in all this is a solid piece of music. Beholden to no genre. And THAT'S what I want from music in 2025 & forward! I don't doubt for a second that this man has a piano ballad or "The Police" style reggae jam up his sleeve. Here's my favorite cut off the album "Scenederella" because it rocks & we ALL know her!

Laundry Bats - Nightmare

  

  A brief history lesson. As 2013 drew to a close I decided to start a blog. The first 2 songs I posted (on December 31st) were Alright by Radioactivity and I'll Be Gone by Oblivians (https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2013/). Not a bad way to kick things off!

  I mention that because today I'm highlighting a song by a band from Memphis called Laundry Bats. They feature Greg Cartwright and Jack Yarber from Oblivians (and Reigning Sound & Compulsive Gamblers). Rounding out the trio is Abe White (Manateees/True Sons of Thunder).

  They've an album out on Hozac Records and if you enjoy your rock n roll music straight outta the garage (and supplemented with a healthy helping of brass) then it'll be right up your street. It's titled Hangin On A String and you can find it here : https://hozacrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hangin-on-a-string

  This song is called Nightmare... 

Deathcat - Your Stupid City

  

  It's a hazard of putting the Just Some Punk Songs show together that songs occasionally get stuck in your head. Todays update features a catchy as hell tune that's currently rattling round in my brain. 

  Deathcat are from Richmond, Virginia and they recently released a debut ep on Sockhead Records titled Dreamgrl : https://sockhead.bandcamp.com/album/dreamgrl

  The band line up on the ep with Caroline Gunn (Vocals / Guitar / Bass), Gaby Davenport (Vocals / Guitar Bass) & Josh Akerley (Drums). 

  They released a video for this ep highlight a few months ago, check it out and let it get stuck in your head too. It's called Your Stupid City... 

Loose Lips - Out of Time

  

  Loose Lips are a rock n roll trio from Melbourne. They boast one hell of a line up; Josh Hardy (Guitar/ Vocals; the Chats and the Unknowns), Ethan Stahl (Bass/ Vocals; Chubby and the Gang, the Prize, Street Sweeper) and Nadine Muller (Drums/ Vocals; the Prize). 

  They announced themselves in fine style last year with a debut ep and they return today with a debut full album. The album's called Last Laugh and it's available on various vinyl variants and as a digital download : https://staylooselips2.bandcamp.com/album/last-laugh

  It's a delight, just check out the title track for example, it's a crunchy power pop winner. I played it on a recent show and I've also featured Too Late To Call and Don't Mess Me 'Round. The album's full of should be hits though so I'll highlight a different track today.

  Big riffs, bigger melodies, this is Out Of Time... 

Dog Lips - Voicemail Bomb Threat

  

  A new band to me today, one that it isn't easy to pin down with regards to style of music. Let's just say they utilise a myriad of sounds. There's garage punk going up against post punk with invention being the order of the day. 

   They're called Dog Lips and they hail from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their first release was a Self Titled album in 2022, their latest being sophomore album Danger Forward. 

https://doglipsband.bandcamp.com/album/danger-forward

  It hits hard from the start with a very cool song called Brain Feeder which features a riff that'll get under your skin. There's more highly infectious guitar sounds running through the song I'm highlighting today. It's called Voicemail Bomb Threat... 

THE SOCIAL - WWIII

  

  Today's song is an up tempo UK82 inspired stomper by a band from Liverpool called THE SOCIAL. They feature members of Violent Reaction, The Flex, Salem Rages and Pardon Us. 

  Their first release was a 2022 5-track demo and they followed it up a year later with the Class Warfare ep. You can find them here : https://thesocial.bandcamp.com/album/class-warfare-b-w-dogs-of-war

  October 30th will see the release of a debut album titled All For One, One For All. It'll be available on 12" vinyl via Mendeku Diskak and you can find out more here :  https://mendekudiskak.bandcamp.com/album/100-the-social-all-for-one-one-for-all-12-out-in-october

  This is the track they're teasing us with, it's called WWIII... 

BLVCKHELICOPTERS - Unite or Die

  

  Occasionally great music just drops into your lap and makes you think "how come I know nothing about this?"

  I've just chanced upon a song by BLVCKHELICOPTERS which has pretty much blown me away. I felt the need to investigate further and found a Bandcamp page with loads of songs on it. 

https://blvckhelicopters.bandcamp.com/music

  It seems BLVCKHELICOPTERS is "an eclectic music project by Michael Maus, an anarchist and digital creator from the US, with the goal of spreading the idea of a better world without governments."

  Great tunes, a worthy message, I'll be digging deeper. 

  Anyway, the song that got me climbing down the rabbit hole. It's classic old school punk with a modern day sheen. And the best thing is, I've been listening to more songs as I type this out and this track is only the tip of a pretty substantial iceberg. It's called Unite Or Die... 

I just don't give a shit what color your skin is
We can be allies if you hate the government
I just don't give a fuck if you're trans or gay
We can be allies if you hate the state

We don't have time for petty differences
When the new world order is closing in
The only way we're getting out of this
Is not through division and politics

We must unite under the moonlight
We must unite, or we will die
We must unite under the moonlight
We must unite, or we will die

I just don't give a shit what gender you are
We can be allies if you wanna bomb cop cars
I just don't give a fuck what your identity is
We can be allies if you hate all politics

It was never black versus white or gay versus straight
So what the fuck are we gonna do
We've been turned against each other by the state
So what the fuck are we gonna do
Why are we wasting time with internet arguments
So what the fuck are we gonna do
There are pedophiles and killers in the government
So what the fuck are we gonna do

 

The Sleeveens - Downtown

  

  The Sleeveens (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091638910253) are a rock n roll quartet with members based in both Nashville and Dublin. They released a highly impressive debut album last year from which I played several songs on the show but it looks as though I missed out on getting them on the blog. 

  I can rectify that omission today as they've just released a new single. It features 2 songs, one of which is a cover of Reigning Sounds' Drowning (the original version was on Reigning Sounds' 2004 album Too Much Guitar https://reigningsound.bandcamp.com/track/drowning). 

  You single is available on 7" vinyl and digital download :  https://thesleeveens.bandcamp.com/album/downtown-drowning

  This is the track they've made a video for, it's called Downtown... 

The Fevers - Don't Tell Me It's Wrong

  

  It's been many years since I've posted an old song on here but today's update features one from 2005. The reason being is that this week's Just Some Punk Songs show isn't the usual new release showcase. Instead I'm indulging myself by playing 25 golden oldies. It's going to be a killer playlist and I highly recommend you try and catch it either at noon (UK time) tomorrow (Sunday 24th) (https://gpr.mixlr.com/), or on one of the various radio stations it'll feature on during the week or when it gets uploaded to Mixcloud.

  This song will feature. It's a single by The Fevers (https://gethiprecordings.bandcamp.com/album/dont-tell-me-its-wrong-hes-in-town) and it's really rather wonderful (as is the flip side). It's called Don't Tell Me It's Wrong...  

The Dollheads - Burger King is Hiring

    

  The Dollheads (https://www.facebook.com/theDollheadsMusic) are an all sibling trio from Las Vegas who've been around since 2020. Maybe some of you saw them at the Rebellion Festival last week? They caught my attention at the end of last year when they released a song titled Teenage Runaway (https://thedollheads.bandcamp.com/track/teenage-runaway). If you missed it, I recommend you rectify the situation now.

  They've also caught the attention of Fat Mike who's added them to his Fat Wreck roster. 

  This is their new single. It's a fun old school romp and it's titled Burger King Is Hiring...  

(Welcome to Burger King, can I please take your order?) You're a wannabe Berate me from your mask, but no You still can't see You're drowning in all your shit talk You stupid motherfucker, Think you got your way? I know you're so obsessed with me, My own paparazzi Tell them all You think I'm going nowhere, But who's gonna listen To a dick who doesn't wash their hair? Tell me, tell me, tell me That I'm a prissy, stuck up bitch Tell me, tell me, tell me What you will Say I'm gonna be nothing Say that, “Burger King is hiring!” Type it up, take your shots, tell me, “Burger King is hiring!” You think it's funny now, Hope you got your laughs But you'll be there when I pull up And ask you for a Whopper In my eyes Not so funny now that You can't hide, You're a coward from behind the screen You think you're such a smartass But I'm climbing up the scene I promise I'll be nice When I see you in the drive thru Tell them all You think that I'm so petty, But I'm way too far To waste time on your dumbass Tell me, tell me, tell me, I'm useless and I'm crazy, But where's my goddamn soda? Say I'm gonna be nothing Say that, “Burger King is hiring!” Type it up, take your shots, tell me, “Burger King is hiring!” You think it's funny now, Hope you got your laughs But you'll be there when I pull up And ask you for a Whopper Gonna be nothing Say that, “Burger King is hiring!” Type it up, take your shots, tell me, “Burger King is hiring!” You think it's funny now, Hope you got your laughs But you'll be there when I pull up And ask you for a Whopper and a drink Can I get a medium chocolate shake with that, please?

Abi Ooze - B Wif Me (Live)

  

(photo : stevesymphotography)

  I make no apologies for getting Abi Ooze back on the blog. I know I keep banging on about how she's one of my favourite singers but it's a fact. 

  Just check out some of the gems I've featured previously.

  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2022/06/abi-ooze-run-and-hide.html

  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2022/10/abi-ooze-cry-alone.html

  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2023/02/abi-ooze-alien.html

  https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2025/03/abi-ooze-tall-king.html

  Now that's what pop songs should sound like!

  Today's song is taken from a tour tape for an upcoming west coast tour titled Live At Lemp in which Abi was backed by The Oozers (Nevada Nieves on Guitar, Jimmy Eberly on Drums, Mikey Crotty on Bass). The tape's available from Under The Gun Records.

 https://abiooze.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-lemp

.

  Just listen to this and tell me it's not absolute perfection. B Wif Me... 

The Slugs - Think About You All The Time

  

 

  Sometimes when I'm searching around for songs for the Just Some Punk Songs show I'll come across something that at first doesn't seem to fit in with the general punky vibe the show aims at. But punk is covered by a broad umbrella and after listening to the recent album by London duo The Slugs (https://www.facebook.com/theslugsband/) I decided they're punk as fuck! 

  The slime rock duo, Phoebe (drums/vocals) & Lib (guitar/bass/vocals), have been around for a several years and released a few eps with humorous titles but a couple of months ago they unleashed a debut album. It's titled A Song For Every Feeling and it announces itself with an opening track that's one of the most endearing welcomes you'll ever come across. 

  It's an album that made me smile, hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as me.  https://theslugsband.bandcamp.com/album/a-song-for-every-feeling

  This song builds slowly into one hell of an earworm. It's called Think About You All The Time... 

Melvic Centre - First to Know

  

  Melvic Centre (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091329802054) are from Newcastle, Australia. 

  I spent my Sunday morning doing some gardening. I don't like gardening but it was made more palatable this time around as I was listening to the band's new album Trawler. It's their second full length following their 2023 self titled debut.

   It's an album that gave me flashbacks to Teenage Fanclub (possibly around the time of their classic Grand Prix lp). Silky smooth punk influenced rock melodies with the occasional heavier track such as Snake Oil added to the mix. 

  It's available on vinyl via Evil Tone Records 

https://eviltonerecords.com/product/melvic-centre-trawler-lp/

  Digitally you can find it here : https://melviccentre.bandcamp.com/album/trawler

  There's a glut of great songs to pick from but I'll go with one they've a video for. This is First To Know...

time to throw stones i hate you but you already know something i still keep close i keep asking myself will i hold on forever? when the time comes to mend this heart for the better you’ll be the first to know burning through notes what would i say to you? try to speak and just choke? seeing you around would make me sick i can’t live like this forever i’m checking number plates of oncoming traffic i hope i don’t run into you something to let go i don’t wanna hate you try and let it outgrow these roundabouts on sleepless nights i plead to myself don’t hold on forever

Sklitakling - Panikk

  

  Ah... frantic, shouty and short. Lovely stuff.

  Sklitakling (https://www.facebook.com/Sklitakling) are from Bergen, Norway and feature a line up of  Tine Larsen (drums/vocals), Elizabeth Fonnes (guitar/vocals), Hedvig Thorkildsen (guitar/vocals) & Endre Johnsen (bass). 

  They've been around for over a decade but I think this is the first time I've stumbled across them. They recently released a single which is going to feature on the band's upcoming second full length which will be on Back To Beat Records. https://backtobeat.bandcamp.com/track/panikk

  It's a song about feeling disorientated in a strange city. Where can I buy food? Where's the ticket machine? Someone help me!

  It's called Panikk... 

Lommene mine er
fulle av penger
Men eg finner ikkje,
finner ikkje det eg trenger
Kor har de mat og
kor har de pol?
Og kor kan eg få meg
en utepils med sol?

Panikk! Panikk!

Kor er overgangsfeltet
i denne gaten?
Eg leter konstant!
Kor e billettautomaten?
Alt er så ukjent
Eg får lyst til å spy
Panikk i fremmed by

Panikk! Panikk!

Bureau De Change - Office Chair

  

  Bureau De Change are a punked up post punk band from Bath. They crashed into last year's Just Some Punk Songs Top 50 songs of 2024 chart with this beauty...   https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2024/11/bureau-de-change-arry-goes-to-pub.html

  They return today with a spiky new single about an essential piece of equipment for those who sit down whilst working indoors.

  Dedicated to Keiths everywhere, this is Office Chair... 

The Kowalskis - 100% Fun (Guest Review By Ralph J Rivera)

  

The Kowalskis - 30 Years Of Goofballs

  This was one of those CD's that the moment the pre-order was announced I threw in. Now you're gonna have to bear with me on this one because there's a ton of history involved here. First off is Lou Mansdorf & Rum Bar Records. You may know him as the head bartender of the Boston scene but once upon a time Uncle Lou was a NYC local who even had a label back then, "Melted Records".

  He was a regular at those classic nights in the Village. The "Devil's Triangle" of The Continental, Coney Island High and CBGB's. I say it all the time but those 90's/early 2000's days on St. Marks Place was THE place to be!

  Which brings me to The Kowalskis mega star lead singer Lindsey Anderson. As co-owner of the fabulous "Coney Island High" she was "The Grand Dame". If you ever went to a "Green Door" party you know what I'm talking about. And then there's the band. It was a revolving door of musicians but the core line up was Paul Richards on guitar & Jack Steeples on bass, both formerly of the legendary NJ band Adrenalin OD, Drummer Greg Farah was and still is a powerhouse. He & Jack are currently in one of my favorite Jersey Shore bands "FearGods." I've known these guys since we were teenagers!

  Decades worth of great bands & times. So there's a little history on The Kowalskis and what an important band they were at such an amazing time period.

 

  Well now that Uncle Lou has another record label he decided to give his old NYC friends their flowers. "30 Years Of Goofballs" is one of the most comprehensive collections I've ever seen put together for a band. https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/30-years-of-goofballs 

  25 songs in total! Included is the entire "All Hopped Up On Goofballs" LP, some select cuts from "Chinese Democracy", a few quality covers and the best 6 super rare tunes at the end!

  So how does the music hold up after all these years? Well let's see....How does a band that's equal parts Blondie meets The Devil Dogs sound to you?!! C'mon man! "First Date", "Goodbye Daddy", the should of been hit song "Kiss Me One More Time"!

  I'm gonna post the final song "100% Fun" because it totally defines the message & energy this once in a lifetime band put out into a once better world. NEVER FORGET!

The Antics - Takings

  

  The Antics (https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Antics-61559489248945/) are new to me. They're from Melbourne and are boasting a new line up of Freya Tanks (vocals), James Colicchia (guitar), Kealy Harris (bass) & Wil Clifford (drums).

  They look to have released a 6 track ep towards the end of last year. You can listen on Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kkPe5vPFsGUgU94xkwQe2Bp0LQ5mUsE60

  And now there's a new single. It's short and sweet but suggests the band have honed their sound and it promises great things. If I was to make a comparison I'd say they remind me (on this track) of Dublin band Sprints. I look forward to hearing more. You can find it here :                                                               https://the-antics.bandcamp.com/track/takings

   It's called Takings...

STRIP ME DRY TAKE YOUR MONEY AND RUN

IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FUN?
WELL IT'LL ALL COME UNDONE

T-T-T-TAKINGS
WELL I TAKE THE TICKET
WHILE YOU TAKE YA TIME
CHATTING SHIT TO KEEP YOURSELF IN LINE

DOOR SWINGS OPEN
TAKE YA PICK
STRUM IT ON A STRING
OR ARE YA LOOSIN IT? UH

T-T-T-TAKINGS
ARE YA PLAYING TONIGHT?
ITS A BLOODY DAMN SHAME
HOPE YA HAVE A GOOD NIGHT
T-T-T-TAKINGS
SINK BACK INTO THE SPIRALLING REEL
OR SINK YA TEETH DOWN INTO SOMETHING REAL

TAKE A STEP BACK AND FALL INTO THE PIT
OR DRAG YOURSELF OUT AND PULL STRAIGHT THROUGH IT
THE FLAMES STILL HOT
THE ROADS NOT RUN
A FIRE UP MY ASS TO PROVE YA WRONG

ITS ALL FUN AND GAMES
UNTIL SOMEONE CAVES IN
T-T-T-TAKINGS
T-T-T-T-TAKINGS
FEEL YOURSELF SLIP
TAIL BETWEEN YOUR LEGS

T-T-T-TAKINGS
S-S-SINK IN HUH!

OH GO ON TAKE IT IN!
OH GO ON TAKE IN

The Liarbilitys - Youtha Joyce

  

  The Liarbilitys (https://www.facebook.com/theliarbilitys) are the Birmingham 5 piece that I featured back in 2018 when I claimed their album Antagonisms to be one of the best albums of the year (https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-liarbilitys-build-more-prisons.html).

  They've made us wait but now they're back with an equally impressive offering in the form of the 11 track Vandalheart. It's catchy, old school punk songs throughout and you can grab it on cd and vinyl here :  https://theliarbilitys.bandcamp.com/album/vandalheart-physical-release

  If you want a listen, it's on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lqLeVBe4HBVZNp39fgoh563I7mr9VRtus

  I've played a couple of songs from it already on the show and no doubt I'll feature something else next week but for the blog I'm highlighting this nostalgic look back to schooldays long past. It's called Youtha Joyce... 

Luxury Apartments - Dicks Hate The Police

  

  A brief history lesson. 

  Back in 1980, a punk band from Austin, Texas called The Dicks released a classic protest song sung from the perspective of an unhinged cop. It was called The Dicks Hate The Police. You should already know and love it but just in case :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLd2LB4-6co

Mommy, mommy, mommy
Look at your son
You might have loved me
But now I've got a gun
You'd better stay out of the way
I think I've had a bad day
Had a bad day
I've had a bad day

Daddy, daddy, daddy
Proud of his son
He's got him a good job
Kills n*****s and Mexicans
I'll tell you something, and it's true
You can't find justice, it'll find you
Yeah, it'll find you
Yeah, it'll find you

People tell policemen
They've met their match
They planted on desert sand
The Dicks were hatched
Dicks hate policemen and it's true
You can't find justice, it'll find you
Yeah, it'll find you
Yeah, it'll find you

Maybe you once loved me
But now I've got a gun
You'd better stay out of my way
Hey! I've had a bad day
I've had a bad day
Mommy, I've had a bad day
Oh, I've had a bad day
Mommy, I've had a bad day

Fast forward 45 years and London band Luxury Apartments (https://www.facebook.com/luxuryapart) have released a mighty fine cover version. 

It's available as a name your price download here :  https://luxuryapartments.bandcamp.com/track/dicks-hate-the-police

  Dicks Hate The Police... 

Dark Thoughts - Mike's Dream

  

  Regular Just Some Punk Songs visitors may know of my love for Philadelphia trio Dark Thoughts. They've featured on here several times in the past and despite not releasing an album since 2019 they popped up last year with a song that featured on an international benefit compilation album titled No Occupation: Another Benefit for Mutual Aid in Gaza. 

  That song (https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2024/06/dark-thoughts-bubbles-gonna-burst.html) proved that even after a few years away they were still as good as ever. It was titled Bubble's Gonna Burst and it resurfaces on the band's newly released 4th album. 

  The album's called Highway Till The End and as per usual it's a fat free sonic delight. It's available on vinyl via Stupid Bag Records (US) and Drunken Sailor Records (UK/EU) and as a name your price download : 

https://dark-thoughts.bandcamp.com/album/highway-to-the-end

https://drunkensailorrecords.bandcamp.com/album/highway-to-the-end-lp

  This song is called Mike's Dream... 

Fantasy Premier League 2025/2026

   

  The football season is almost upon us and there will again be a Just Some Punk Songs league in the official Fantasy Premier League. 

  Those of you who were in it last season should just be able to click renew your leagues but anyone who wants to join just sign up free here : https://fantasy.premierleague.com/

  Then select your team and join the Just Some Punk Songs league with this code fnur5g

  Last season's winner was Andrew Plant so he's the man to beat and as I work with him please someone shut him up!

FEN FEN - SHELLSHOKT

  

  Fen-phen, also known as fenfluramine/phentermine, was an anti-obesity medication that was popular in the early 1990s. It was a combination of two anorectics: fenfluramine and phentermine. However, it was eventually linked to serious health risks and was taken off the market.

  And that's where Detroit punk band FEN FEN (https://www.facebook.com/fenfen00) derive their name from. 

  I stumbled across them a year ago (https://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/2024/05/fen-fen-fm.html) following the release of their explosive debut album National Threat. As well as featuring them on the blog I played several songs on the show.

  More recently on the show was Motorcycle, the opening track from the band's upcoming album In Yer Sights. It's an album that promises to be as equally fast and frenzied as the debut. It'll be released on August 22nd on various coloured vinyl https://fenfen.bandcamp.com/album/in-yer-sights

  This is the latest teaser track to be dropped, it's called SHELLSHOKT...

Shell shocked
You look shell shocked
In this place
Cannot stand the taste
Shell shocked
Fraid you’re shell shocked
Getting sick
Preparing for the brick

Go

Shell shocked
Think you’re shell shocked
Understand
Bleeding for the man
Shell shocked
Come on shell shocked
Terrified
But is it justified

Go

Don’t mind
Dull mind
I don’t mind

Pizzatramp - Do Fascists Dream Of Aryan Sheep?

  

  Sometimes you see a song title and you think to yourself "I bet this is going to be good." When that song's by a band as good as Pizzatramp there's not really any doubt. 

  So Pizzatramp (https://www.facebook.com/Pizzatrampuk); noisy fuckers from Wales. They've been on this blog numerous times before (with songs about stuff like electronic surveillance, global warming threatening the existence of goths, late night binges affecting one's ability to turn up for work and having a bad back). Fast as fuck songs laced with humour.

  Today they return with one of two tracks they've contributed to a Four way split which also includes songs by The Atoms, Healer Of Bastards and Shackleford. It's available on 10" vinyl and the Pizzatramp songs are streaming here : https://pizzatramp.bandcamp.com/album/post-punks

  A topical tune, this is called Do Fascists Dream Of Aryan Sheep? 

This one's for the anti anteefas
This one's for the white pride believers
This one's for those old pensioner fucks
This one's for the nazi cunts

It's for the Union Jack
This one's for every attack
This one's for thugs getting their kicks
This one’s for the alt right pricks

It’s for the working class Tories
This one’s for “the pride and the glory”
This one’s for the Mail and the Sun
This one’s for the ukip scum

Albert Einstein said and I quote
“Racism is like a disease”
He’s a right clever physics cunt
So I’m inclined to agree

It’s caught
It’s taught
It’s bought
Fought

Learned
Passed down
Systemic
Pandemic

Apéro - I Hate Fascist Billionaires

 

  It's always a good start to the day when you wake up and then discover some great new music before breakfast. 

  Apéro are an anti-fascist egg punk band from both Hamburg (Germany) and Sénas (France). They line up like this; Rock (Synth, Vocals, Percussion), Kris Kandinsky (Bass, Vocals) & Kem Trail (Guitar, Vocals).

  They've just released an album titled Cold Drinks, Cool Snacks and it's a thing of beauty. Aggressive budget priced synths and shouty vocals. Just when it seemed obvious that Nevermind, Whatever by Xray Xeroxx (https://xrayxeroxx.bandcamp.com/album/nevermind-whatever) was going to walk away with the accolade of best egg punk release of the summer, Apéro come out of nowhere as serious rivals. 

  Check it out here : https://aperopunx.bandcamp.com/album/cold-drinks-cool-snacks-2

  

  Lots of great songs to choose from but I'm going with this one. It's called I Hate Fascist Billionaires... 

 I hate fascist billionaires

 I don't know why

 Last night i met one on the street

 I had to to start a fight

 I hate fascist billionaires

 They have too much power

 I got no money

 They own the Eiffel tower

 Go away

 I hate fascist billionaires

 Each and everyone

 Go build your rockets

 And shoot into the sun

 I hate fascist billionaires

 I like cold drinks and cool snacks

 But everything i buy

 Adds more to their bank

 Go away

Pussyliquor - Young Love Fresh Blood

  

  This one's very much hitting the sweet spot today, it's a dose of pure uncensored female rage from Brighton all girl punk band Pussyliquor (https://www.facebook.com/pxssyliqxor). 

  Featuring a line up of Ari Black (vocals), Hannah Villanueva  (guitar), Tallulah Turner-Fray (bass),  Victoria Lewis Piper (drums) & Oshen Dee (guitar), they're an energetic riot grrrl explosion of spit and bile. 

  They've just released a new video and I doubt you'll have seen the wanton destruction of so many sausages anywhere else. I'm guessing the girls are big on metaphors.

  Check it out. This is Young Love Fresh Blood... 

  

Screaming Target - Screaming Target

    

  Screaming Target... Who are they? I'm afraid I've not much info on this band. Supposedly they're a new Melbourne supergroup featuring Troy (vocals), Kirk (drums), Moose (bass), Ben (guitar) & Grace (guitar). 

  They've just released a 6 track Demo and it's mighty fine. Guitar led garage punk, check it out "name your price" here : https://screamingtarget.bandcamp.com/album/screaming-target-demo-2025

  This track is the eponymously titled Screaming Target...

Everywhere you look
Every time your feet touch to the floor
You wanna spread your wings
The grass is always green until it’s yours
You think your life is but a dream
Until you hear the target scream
Is it enough? Is it ever enough?
Is it ever gonna be enough for you?
When they suffer, when they struggle, when they’re buried under rubble, even living is a violent thing to do
When you’re looking in the mirror does it send a little shiver through whatever’s where your spine is meant to be?
You’ll never sleep a wink at night
The SCREAMING TARGET never dies
Have you had enough? Is it ever enough?
Is it ever gonna be enough? Fuck you
You’re never ready for the screaming target
You can’t be ready for the screaming target
You’re never ready when the screaming targets you

The Cars That Ate Paris - Girls On Telephones

  

  The Cars That Ate Paris (https://www.facebook.com/thecarsthatateParisuk) are a fun lot. They're a DIY psychedelic punk ensemble from Leicester featuring a line up of Rob (guitar/vocals), Steve (bass), Mat (keyboards/Kaos pad), Maria (vocals) & Lauren (drums/vocals). Helping expand their sound on their newly released 2nd album are Thor (saxophone), Kev (lead guitar), Craig (saxophone), Sarah (triangle) & Zoe (spoken word intro). 

  The albums titled Barely Concealed Chaos with The Cars that Ate Paris and it's a brimming over with a cornucopia of interesting ideas. There's a myriad of influences, it's an album that should have something for everyone. Check it out : 

https://thecarsthatateparis1.bandcamp.com/album/barely-concealed-chaos-with-the-cars-that-ate-paris

  This song's a particular favourite, it was "inspired by a long and tiresome bus journey having no choice but to hear one side of a phone call."  It brings to mind some of the coolest late 70's/early 80's post punk bands (Delta 5, Liliput, Girls At Our Best etc etc etc) and it's called Girls On Telephones... 

Girls on telephones (yap yap yap yap)
Girls on telephones (yap yap yap)
Girls on telephones (yap yap yap yap)
Girls on telephones (yap yap yap)

Girls on telephones
Girls on telephones
Always on the
on the telephone (yap yap yap yap yap yap yap)

Even on the bus (yap yap yap yap)
Even in the bath (yap yap yap)
Even when they’re cycling
on the cycle path (yap yap yap)

Girls on telephones
Girls on telephones
Always on the
on the telephone (yap yap yap yap yap yap yap)

Even in the pub (yap yap yap yap)
Even on the bog (yap yap yap)
When they're out walking
With their little dog (yap yap yap)

Girls on telephones
Girls on telephones
Always on the
on the telephone (yap yap yap yap yap yap yap)

Even at a gig
Even in the shop
Like a Jack Russel
They never ever stop

Girls on telephones
Girls on telephones
Always on the
on the telephone (yap yap yap yap yap yap yap)

If they’re happy
If they’re sad
If they’re bored
If they’re mad
If something’s happened
Or something’s not
If there’s some detail
they forgot

Girls on telephones girls on telephones
Girls on telephones
Always on the
on the telephone (yap yap yap yap yap yap yap)

Martha - Gretna Green

    

  Durham DIY pop punks Martha (https://www.facebook.com/marthadiy) return today with a song from a new compilation album they've just released.

  They've featured numerous times previously on here so I suppose no introductions are necessary so let me just tell you that the album is titled Standing Where It All Began - Singles and B-Sides: 2012-2025. A self explanatory title describing exactly what you're going to get. 20 tracks, (re)mastered by Dave Williams, roughly half of which are original compositions with the remainder being covers of songs by the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Marked Men, Lemonheads etc. 

  You can find it on vinyl and digital here : 

https://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/album/standing-where-it-all-began-singles-and-b-sides-2012-2025

  This song first featured on the band's 2012 Self Titled ep and the band had this to say about it :

  The Quintinshill Rail Disaster happened in Scotland on 22nd May 1915. It remains the worst rail crash in UK history in terms of death toll, killing 226 people and involving five separate trains. It having occurred just a couple of miles from Gretna Green, a place symbolic of young love and recklessness, lends another layer of bittersweet tragedy to the disaster. This song is about a couple ripped apart by the crash, and deals with the idea of enduring love. In that sense, if no other, it’s a love song.

  It's called Gretna Green...

I said “I don’t believe in marriage,
It’s a Patriarchal scam”.
You said “meet me at the station,
Train departs at 6am”,
I packed my bags and left my politics in bed,
And I waited on the platform,
With your smile stuck in my head.

So we went through the rain to the place where we found our hearts.
They were buried under shit and old debris.
And I swear that I had something,
And I know you felt it too,
But that commute at Quintinshill defeated me.

In spite of everything I’ve done,
I’ll knuckle down, I’ll carry on,
In spite of everything that’s wrong,
I’ll try to write a hopeful song,
No matter where I go,
No matter what I do,
My heart will always be at Gretna Green,
Waiting there for you.

At Gretna, I wait for you.