JINX LENNON
You have to get the weight of the town you come from. You have to write with guts about the potholes you walk round and the manholes you step upon, the screams and cries that you encounter, the guff that aims to nail you and the bits of light amongst the drab white concrete. Jinx Lennon does this and more for the Irish borderlands.
Inspired by unhinged gospel preachers from the movie 'The Apostle', mind numbing factory workweeks, smug government scheme overseer faces and excruciating embarrassment of being a guilt ridden catholic survivor - join Jinx through the cracked lens of punk, noise, north east borderland raps, confused taped voices and neanderthal garage rock and you will hear the stories unfold, some which are still being formed as we speak.
2025 saw the release of Jinx Lennon's 13th record The Hate Agents Leer At The Last Isle Of Hope with the emphasis on the word hope. Now the next chapter unfurls. For any musician, you are only as good as your last show and Jinx always plays like the only time that matters is right this minute.
WASPS vs HUMANS
Wasps vs Humans bring some brand-new tunes in preview of their forthcoming second album, The Day Homo Sapiens Destroyed the Earth, due for release in the autumn.
With a reputation on the live circuit for their high-octane performances, punk/folk outfit Wasps vs Humans are an anarchic mix of drums, bodhrán, whistles, punk poetry, songs and beats.
A sonic assault, their brand of punk folk energy delivers a dark take on life’s expectations, dealing with disappointment, inner-city crime, and an obsessive, fame-craving culture, served with a huge dollop of desperation and humour.