September 20th, 2007 by Gerard McGarry. Tags: John Lydon, Punk, Sex Pistols
So, the big news this week is the the biggest names in punk (no children, not Green Day) – The Sex Pistols are reforming.
On one hand, it sounds like great news. This is one act people didn’t expect to see together again. On the other hand it seems like a perfect opportunity to cash in on the 30th anniversary of God Save The Queen.
The reason I’m saying that is because I read in NME today that John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) has been mouthing off about various celebrities on Virgin Radio.
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August 27th, 2007 by Gerard McGarry. Tags: 2007, Paramore, Punk
Paramore are another of those pop/punk bands that I’ve only just become aware of for the first time through this new single. Based on their musical style and the fact that they’re fronted by a girl – Hayley Williams – they’re going to draw the inevitable comparisons with the like of Avril Lavigne.
However, given Avril’s recent leanings toward pure pop, Williams beats her hands down for rawk authenticity. She’s got a more punk-rock look, and there’s more conviction in her delivery when she sings.
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