Lipton's Orphan - Dressin' Scottish, Drinkin' Irish, Talkin' Rubbish

 

1. Who are Lipton's Orphan? 

Lipton's Orphan is Frankie McLaughlin the ex-singer and guitar player from Australian Celtic punk band The Rumjacks (2008 - present). He got kicked out of the band in 2020 for getting handsy and is out on his tod. He's put out a handful of tunes since 2022 and Dressin' Scottish, Drinkin' Irish, Talkin' Rubbish (Jan, 2024) is the most successful so far. 

2. What kind of tune is Dressin' Scottish, Drinkin' Irish, Talkin' Rubbish? 

A swaggering Celtic rock ripsnorter with a lot of pipes and and guitar riffs. More rock than punk and without the cringe that accompanies listening to a lot of second-hand Irish heritage Celtic punk; perhaps because Frankie is Glasgow born and bred from Irish stock before he got transported to the colonies. This has the righteous stink of yesterdays drinking, todays hangover and the pride of winning a barroom brawl lathered all over it. 

3. Who do Lipton's Orphan sound like? 

Black Tartans, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and Smokey Bastard. 

4. Which bands have influenced Lipton's Orphan?

The Pogues, UK Subs, GBH, and Gogol Bordello.

5. What have the great unwashed said about Dressin' Scottish, Drinkin' Irish, Talkin' Rubbish? 

"Talent with his words and a natural knack for telling a story" - YouTube Comments.

"No classic instrument better suits rock'n'roll than the Scottish pipes" - YouTube Comments.

"Celtic punk is still going strong!" - YouTube Comments.

"Carved in the image of a man I never knew,

In the name o' the Faither reart baith guid and true"

The Drowns - Ketamine & Cola

 

1. Who are The Drowns? 

The Drowns are a blue collar punk rock'n'roll band from Seattle, Washington. The band members have all done previous in other bands like Madcap and The Briggs. Ketamine & Cola flounces off their third album Blacked Out (Feb, 2024). Black Out is produced by Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem).

2. What kind of song is Ketamine & Cola? 

Ketamine & Cola is classic pub rock'n'roll song with a word to say about the excesses of a night on the turps. 

3. Which bands do The Drowns sound like? 

The Pirates, The Angels, Cheap Trick. 

4. Which bands have influenced The Drowns? 

The Drowns have been influenced by 1950's rock'n'roll, 1970's glam rock and street punk. Some of those bands include The Temptations, Cock Sparrer, Slade, Blitz, and The New York Dolls. 

5. What have the press said about the new album Blacked Out?

"A roaring blast of distorted guitars, rapid-fire drums, and brilliant sing-alongs" - New Noise Magazine. 

"Swaggering rock'n'roll" - Indie, Punk & Alternative.

"A rallying call to punks, rock'n'rollers, and misfits of all stripes!" - Distrotable.

"Lost and violent youth,

Stealing smoke and sniffing glue,

I ain't like you,

No, I ain't like you"

Circa Waves - We Made It

 

1. Who are Circa Waves? 

Circa Waves are an indie pop rock band from Liverpool, England. They have been making music since 2013 and We Made It (October, 2024) is the lead single from their third album Death & Love Pt.1 (January, 2024).  

2. What kind of song is We Made It? 

We Made It is a perfectly serviceable radio friendly pop song that will make a welcome addition to anyone's playlist. It will never be anyone's favorite song but it did remind me of why Circa Waves were an exciting young band ten years ago although the excitement has faded like a street walkers smile.

3. Which band do Circa Waves sound like? 

Circa Waves are similar to Amazons, Sundara Karma, The Courteeners, and The Cribs.

4. Which bands influenced Circa Waves music? 

Some of  Circa Waves' influences include David Bowie, The Strokes, The Vaccines, and The Libertines.

5. What have the cut and paste bandits said about We Made It?

"Captures the vital optimism of their sound" -  When The Horn Blows.

"Oozes with Shudall's hope and optimism" - MNPR.

"A punchy pop rock anthem" - NME.

"Lost your mother,

Don't know if you'll recover,

Found the bottle,

Like so many others"