Awakening from our seasonal hibernation, the Grumps reconvene to discuss the golden era of alternative music on television via the pivotal work of Snub TV, Alternative Nation and The Word in getting underground sounds into suburban Irish homes.
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Our Local Music Recommendations:
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And a hint of what’s to come from Mr. Amies- you can find more info at http://www.tobyamies.com
In the final episode of what we’ve now decided is our first season we shoot the breeze about Jawbreaker’s return, Fugazi’s best gig, Scott Walker’s passing, John Mulvaney’s cheeky side, the secret parentage of Aussie synthpunks Nun, and explain why we’ve been so busy. We also encourage you to donate equipment to Girls Rock.
Yep, it’s the least wonderful time of the year – the time where everyone feels the urge to throw their lists of what their favourite records of the year were and hey,we’re no different..and so we present to you our 10 collective favourite albums of the year. Sort of.
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Better late than never, the two boyos celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nirvana’s “In Utero” because, well, frankly because it’s a collective favourite album and we fucking felt like it. Yes, we worked our by now traditional mention of David Yow in there too, fret not.
Welcome friends to the first Grump Up The Volume Halloween Extravaganza! Join Jamie and Bushie at a haunted house party as we unleash ten tracks of terpsichorean terror for your entertainment. A collection of blood curdling curios and witching hour winners from the darkest corners of our musical attics, with the usual absolute bullshit thrown in between. Read on if you dare..
