Twinkle and the Sluts - Sluttier than Thou EP

I was very excited to open an email from an upcoming female fronted punk rock band named Twinkle and The Sluts linking me to some samples of their songs. Hearing the songs from their debut EP Sluttier Than Thou, their edgy strong guitar riffs immediately draws the listener in and lead vocalist Twinkle has a very distinct unique voice that I have not heard in this particular genre of rock before. The music has some elements of older punk rock groups in terms of edgy and plain dirty rock that I definitely think will be very well received by audiences in the UK and worldwide; I think Twinkle and the Sluts will definitely bring classic edgy punk rock back for many future generations. I hope to hear more from them in the future and I hope they visit Southampton sometime.

Tuomaslotte rating:  TTTTT
For fans of Blondie and Juilette and the Licks

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The Wind Up Birds - Courage, For Tomorrow Will Be Worse EP

Being part of the radio team at my university, one of my jobs is to review new EPs that will be released in a couple of months time so this is my first one. I started to listen, I liked the bounciness of the guitar riff but for me the punkish vocals didn't work. I have to say I liked the lyrics in each and every one of the songs. I noticed very strong views against society and that's what punk rock was all about back in the day.....rebelling against society. Eventhough this EP wasn't my cup of tea, I think this is evidence that punk rock will be making a come back anytime soon.