Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot

On first listen to the Folkestone based 6 piece Jairus, it’s easy to dismiss them as just another screamo band. Sure, there is screaming, but it’s mixed with dark, brooding vocals and while the driving guitars and commanding drums are unapologetically heavy, the underlying melodies are strong and occasionally beautiful. Of the four tracks on ‘Streams Of Sad Parades’ the only weak link is ‘Outro’, but that is more than made up for by the others, especially the gorgeous melodies of the ‘Dry Yourself Off Richard Millhouse’. It’s been 3 years since their last release, let’s hope the next one doesn’t take so long.

Mark Cousens

Out 18th May on Holy Ghost

This is an unusual one for me, not only have I not been to The Lanterns before but I’ve also never heard ANY of the four bands on the bill! Arranged by Kent not-for-profit promoters (an oxymoron if ever there was one) Blue Sky Pie, tonight’s line-up consists of two English bands (Kuulama and Jairus) and two French bands (Robot Orchestra and headliners My Own Private Alaska). Read more…