
Northern Ireland has a habit of creating bands that may not be critical darlings but they know how to rock like their lives depend on it. Can Vanilla Gloom reverse this trend? More »

Northern Ireland has a habit of creating bands that may not be critical darlings but they know how to rock like their lives depend on it. Can Vanilla Gloom reverse this trend? More »
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Andy and you've found my blog. Once in a halley's comet I'll help a noisy band release a record like Bronto Skylift or die! die! die! but it doesn't happen very often. These days I mostly blog about the Scottish underground music scene. 'Creative Minds' is a series of posts on mental health because ignorance & hypocrisy grind my gears. Saying hello on Twitter is the best way to reach me. If there's a gig or record you think I'd like then drop me a line.

When it comes to DIY punk in Scotland, few are as involved at making things happen as Derrick Johnston. So he’s kindly agreed to bring us up to speed. Because let’s face it, what I know about the hardcore punk scene would fit on the back of a fucking stamp.More »
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