DISMANTLE

DISMANTLE are a new 6-piece hardcore outfit out of Hamilton. Their Bandcamp page tags are “punk dbeat hardcore punk rock Hamilton,”and yeah, that pretty much sums it up. From what I can tell, they’re fed up, fired up, bent out of shape and boiling over. While Dismantle is new-ish, the band itself  is comprised of members of  bands like Rackula, Gunnar Hansen, Non-Passive Resistance and The Rad Patrol!

I’m hoping to do an interview with them, for now, here’s some audio/visual…

NO PRISONS

Ordinary citizens stealing to live.

A jail cell with three squares is all they will get.

The rich and the powerful get easy bail

Manipulating worlds to ensure that we fail.

(chorus)

Hiding afraid from minorities caged.

Dont let them hide from our violent rage

Arrested for simply exercising rights.

No reasons, no charges you’re spending the night.

Taking away the voice of the people

Totalitarian tip-toe to the grave.

No prisons, no borders, fuck law and order (x2)

 (chorus x2)

Hiding afraid from minorities caged.

Dont let them hide from our violent rage 

 

Here’s Dismantle doing Smash Yr Television and No Prisons No Borders:

 

INTERVIEW WITH SPANNER….

In what can only be described as a monumental meeting of the minds, Aaron from the Roots Rock Rebel! radio show out of Montreal took some time out from smashing the state to have a few words with Nick and Ben from our favourite militant ska-punk band Spanner…

As per the show description:

“This week our special guests were Spanner, a ska-punk band from Bristol, England, who definitely know which side they’re on. We did an interview with Nick, the drummer, and Ben, who plays guitar and rants. They both ranted about everything from the global economic crisis, to anarchist politics, to ska music, to their new album “Crisis”. If you’re a fan of ska-punk bands who don’t sell-out their values, great politcally charged bands like Operation Ivy, Leftover Crack, or Against All Authority, then you’ll probably like Spanner. You can pick up Spanner’s music in North America through the good folks at Rebel Time Records.”

Check out the interview (and some great, great music) HERE.  Just do it.

BORN WRONG ON REBEL TIME RECORDS

Here at Rebel Time Records we’re  double-plus happy to announce an upcoming release that is, for us, a first in a few ways. It’s a split 10″ vinyl release. Two bands, two labels. It’s us and  Harvest King Records (out of Regina, Saskatchewan). On the Harvest King Records side you get the amazing Kleins96 and on the Rebel Time side you get Born Wrong.

The record will be available in June and July/August will see Born Wrong touring parts of Canada and the US of A. Stay tuned for more details…

Born Wrong is the first Hamilton band we are working with, and we are stoked. The band deals in hot-under-the-collar  hardcore that is  both compelling and combative. You know these cats are seriously pissed off. Live, they are raging and they are relentless – a no-holds-barred mix of menace and melody. 

Important to us, Born Wrong has something to say. As they put it: ”Most, if not all the lyrics are political. Not everyone in the band is overtly active but some of the members are involved with political organizations. We really just like to play aggressive music. Our lyrics stem from politics simply because it can be so frustrating, and a lot of political issues infuriate us.”

Check out this 3-song video of their February 2012 appearance at Siesta Nouveaux:

More info:

BORN WRONG BLOG

BORN WRONG BANDCAMP

HARVEST KING RECORDS

THE REBEL SPELL ON THE GRIND

Hey…one of our favourite radio shows, The Grind, just did an interview with Todd from one of our favourite bands, The Rebel Spell…

It’s absolutely mandatory that you listen to this show. You can stream/download the show HERE. Just do it. Now.

REBEL FEST II APRIL 14/15

Our second annual Rebel Fest is happening April 14th and April 15th at This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton!!

More info here: REBEL FEST

REBEL FEST II: OUR MUSIC, OUR MESSAGE…

Rebel Fest II is happening on April 14th and April 15th at This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton…stay tuned for all the details!

 

REVIEWS OF THE REBEL SPELL AND THE CLASS ASSASSINS

Couple of swell new reviews! Thanks to Chuck at Absolute Underground and Steve at Street Voice…

THE REBEL SPELL – It’s A Beautiful Future
Rebel Time Records

This is the first new release from the Rebel Spell in a couple of years, and they do not disappoint, right out of the starting gate, the title track is amazing. They return with the upbeat punk, insightful leftist lyrics, and the melody we have come to love them for. The first two tracks are catchier than anything I have heard in a long time, they instantly grab you, both musically and lyrically. “It doesn’t get any safer than 10 million cops, helicopters up high, and police dogs, “ That is a prime example of the lyrical content and cleverness of this record, and one of my favourite lines I have heard in quite a while I must say. The album not only features the wonderful catchy-yet-not-too-poppy punk we have come to expect from the Rebel Spell, but it also features piano being used extensively through “It Can’t Be Just Me” and violin on “Uncontrollable”. The album even ends with a cover of a peaceful acoustic protest song by Leon Rosselson, “The World Turned Upside Down”. It is these subtle changes and nuances that help to keep the Rebel Spell’s sound progressing as they continue to deliver their increasingly important message. (Absolute Underground)

THE CLASS ASSASSINS – Treason 45

There’s some good tunes being released of late and this Class Assassins 7″ is no different. Sadly there’s only two tunes on this release but they are both guitar fuelled tunes that are catchy as fuck! These guys really know how to rock out in style! Hopefully this single should be the lead to a new album being released so please watch this space. ‘Treason’ is the lead track on this release which is a great rock n roll tune to get those air guitars out and jump about. Timeless number for sure! Not far behind is ‘Start Again’ another great tune that isn’t too far behind tune wise. Its great to see Anti-Fascist bands of this quality banging out some decent music with well written lyrics. You’re going to love The Class Assassins – I promise! 8/10 (Street Voice)

THE REBEL SPELL FEATURED ON ARTCORE FANZINE COMPILATION!

THE REBEL SPELL are featured on a new international compilation that was just released by the good people at ARTCORE FANZINE!

Check out the video for more details…

THE CLASS ASSASSINS ON BANDCAMP

You can now listen to, or buy, the tracks from THE CLASS ASSASSIN’S  latest 7″ directly from Bandcamp. Just $2.00 for both songs.

Please head on over to THE CLASS ASSASSINS BANDCAMP to check out Treason and Start Again!

REVIEW OF THE REBEL TIME RECORDS COMPILATION

Thanks to AUTONOMY MUSIC REVIEWS for the spot-on review! Much appreciated. And, it’s a free download, eh?!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

REBELFEST Volume 1: A Rebel Time Records Compilation

 Want a really good Canadian punk compilation filled with progressive and radical leftist songs?  Want it for free?  You are in luck because the awesome Canadian label, Rebel Time Records, has recently released a burning and critical fifteen song album that has had regular rotation on my phone for months.  Rebel Time and their artists always fight the good fight, speak of things that most if not all of the major labels are afraid of, and is run by two awesome dudes.  You are not much of a left punk if you don’t at least give these tunes a listen.

My favorites on this album are Broadcast Zero’s On Freedom, The Decay’s Cigarette Burns, and The Rebel Spell’s It Can’t Just Be Me.

Get any single or the whole album for free, no strings attached, right here:http://rebeltimerecords.bandcamp.com/album/rebelfest-vol-1

Also make sure to check out the expansive collection of music and merch at Rebel Time’s main website here: http://www.rebeltimerecords.com/