Incorporating both riotous guitar riffs and hard-hitting electronic influences, Dream Nails both reinvent and refine their sound effortlessly, confidently storming back in to hold self-identifying queer allies accountable while sharing their own experiences being harassed by “good guys”. Three years on from their ferocious debut album, British DIY punk collective Dream Nails are back to point fingers and tear down fake allies. Laying down some disgusting riffs and beatdowns, whilst also showing the songwriting versatility they’ve honed over the years, the band have proven that they are still on top of their game and the scene in general. Keeping things exciting, a thumping kick drum ties the two soundscapes together in furious harmony, all other sound dropping out after a call-out line that only a hardcore band could get away with. If ‘Deep in the Willow’ is the nuclear bomb, ‘Everything is Quiet Now’ is the post-apocalyptic wasteland that follows.
Knocked Loose is back and firing on all cylinders with two blistering new singles dropped with little warning.
1.Knocked Loose – Deep in the Willow / Everything is Quiet Now If you cannot find them on your streaming services, they are all available to rent on the iTunes Store and Google Play. Here are 10 films and documentaries, in no particular order, to see in honour of Juneteenth. While some may not have reached the heights of their musical counterparts, many are relevant because of their inspiring and universal themes and stories. Where popular songs by artists ranging from James Brown to Beyonce celebrated black empowerment, films have also been influential in documenting the excellence and struggles of African Americans over the decades. It was the day in 1865 when Texas, the final confederate state involved in the American Civil War, freed its slaves, thus putting into effect the Emancipation Proclamation and closing a dark chapter in the country's history.Īlso known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth became a public holiday in certain states more than 40 years ago, with some still to recognise it.ĭespite the lack of official nationwide recognition, the importance of Juneteenth is firmly set in the US public consciousness, thanks to the role of African-American artists.
Observed on June 19, the occasion marks the end of slavery the US. As well as being a moment of sombre reflection on America's turbulent racial history, Juneteenth is also an ideal time to consider the cultural contributions of African Americans.
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