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Cover Artwork by Christian Bögle   Scallwags - 25 Release Date: November 12, 2021 Label / Distribution: Wolverine Records / Broken Silence Format: Vinyl / Digital Length: 39:43 Genre: Punk Rock / Punk'n'Roll Origin: Schweinfurt , Germany Let us do some Punk Rock math. In the year 1996, The Ramones disbanded after 22 years. In the same year, Schweinfurt's Scallwags were formed. The vinyl record on hand marks the 25th anniversary of the Scallwags - three years longer than The Ramones, and still rocking. That is Scallwags 1:0 Ramones. In these twenty-five years, the Scallwags have released one demo tape and six studio albums. In the year 2006 (their tenth anniversary), the Best Of Compilation " Scallwags " contained songs from the band's three albums " Rock'n'Roll " (1999), " Rock'n'Roll Rodeo " (2000), and " Rock'n'Roll Conspiracy " (2003). Thus, the Scallwags chose songs from the later three albums " ...

Picture Credit: Mouse in House   FiveSidedDice - Confession Tapes 2 Release Date: October 01, 2021 Label:  FiveSidedRecords Format: Digital Length: 17:05 Genre:  Emopunk  /  Skate Punk  /  LoFi Hip Hop Origin: Gqberha ( Port Elizabeth ) ,  South Africa If the title of this article seems familiar, that might be due to the review of the first part of FiveSidedDice's "Confession Tapes" published in May. Click here to read what I said about the three-track EP . Less than five months after the first part, Roscoe Nefdt  from Gqeberha is back with the second part. Compared to the debut, "Confession Tapes 2" has two tracks more, lasts for six minutes longer, and is even more versatile in style, mood, and honesty. As the title already tells, solo artist Roscoe Nefdt  is laying his cards on the table and thus presents a transparent, self-reflected, and brutally honest release. Therefore, "Confession Tapes 2" is an EP that gives an inside to the a...

Artwork: Matthias  & Kristin  ( Season Zero )   Planet Watson - Time to break it Release Date: October 09, 2021 Label: Melodic Punk Style Format: Vinyl / CD / Digital Length: 27:26 Genre: Skate Punk / Hardcore Punk Origin: Ludwigsburg , Germany Holy guacamole, tempus fugit! Has it already been more than three years since Ludwigsburg's Skate Punk band Planet Watson released their latest EP " Foursome "? Now, the sympathetic Swabian quartet is back with "Time to break it", a sixteen-track album that melodically rages forward in less than 30 minutes. And on this release, Planet Watson are not alone. Guest appearances on "Time to break it" are Mörfh  of Danger Jerk , Phil  of Noopinion , Sam  of Scheisse Minelli , Chris  of Helmut Cool , Bart  of Straightline , Alex  of  Money Left To Burn , Jay of Frenzal Rhomb , Pat  of The Decline , and Luca  of Antiheld . This is a true who's who of Skate Punk and beyond - a legit star-stu...

Picture Credit: Drahma R.   Mothman and The Thunderbirds - 96 Quite Bitter Beings (CKY Cover) Release Date: September 28, 2021 Length: 03:21 Genre: Stoner Metal / Stoner Punk Origin: Philadelphia , PA , USA CKY's '96 Quite Bitter Beings' might be one of the most famous songs in the world of skateboarding. The Alternative Metal and Skate Punk hymn was featured on Jackass and the legendary third part of THPS series. If you watched MTV in the late 90s and the early post-Millenium years or if you had at least one friend wearing baggy pants and trucker caps, you will know this anthem. 96 Quite Bitter Beings (Single) by Mothman and The Thunderbirds Philadelphia's Mothman Alex Parkinson  has wanted to record a cover version of CKY's hit for a long time, and now it is here. With help from Egor Lappo  who was responsible for production, mix and master, this plan has now been realized. In the beginning, the Mothman and The Thunderbirds version of "96 Quite Bitter Beings...

Picture Credit: Victory Kid   Victory Kid - Discernation Release Date: August 13, 2021 Label: SBÄM Records / Broken Silence Format: Vinyl / CD / Digital Length: 38:26 Genre: Ska Punk Origin: Los Angeles , CA , USA LA's Victory Kid call themselves the answer to a question that has yet to be asked. Actually, I know a question that could be answered by naming Victory Kid: Is there still good Ska Punk out there? Yes, Ska Punk is a genre that I often struggle with since its last hype in the decade after the Millenium. There have alsways been a few bands that convinced me to not abandon that genre. Reel Big Fish, Hog Hoggidy Hog, The Busters (although, they're more Ska than Punk), Dallax, or Streetlight Manifesto and Catch22 are the main protagonists who still manage to merge Reggae, Ska and Punk Rock in a way that pleases the hearing. Starting today, I will add Victory Kid to that list. The band's first LP "Discernation" is a dozen-track compilation containing Victory...

Picture Credit: New Plague Radio   New Plague Radio - The Beeswax Release Date: December 04, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 22:44 Genre: Crossover / Rapcore Origin: LA , CA , USA New Plague Radio's debut EP is a release from late 2020 that needs a lot more attention if you ask me. Crossover genres that merge Rock or Metal with Rap seem to be the rage in these days - just think of the recent bangers by Germany's Gebrüder Manns , or French artist Lewca . And here is a trio from the Sunshine State that presents some amazing Rapcore or Punk Rap - this is New Plague Radio! It all started with rapper Chief Redeye looking for musicians to join him on his 2019 album release show. The talented vocalist and lyricist found guitar player Donovan Wolfington , a Berklee graduate, who then brought in  Devin Taylor , bass player with Stretch Zero. While the trio prepared for the show, they discovered their shared love for vintage cartoons and foreign horror films. But that w...

Picture Credit: The Camel City Blackouts   The Camel City Blackouts - Wild Card Release Date: July 11, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 08:57 Genre: Skate Punk / Pop Punk Origin: Winston Salem , NC , USA Earlier this year, Winston Salem's Punk Rock duo released their latest single " 13 ". Now, Ryan Sizemore  (guitar, vocals) and Derek Gilreath  (bass, vocals) are back with another three-track EP. The DIY artists from North Carolina present emotional, autochthonous, and dynamic sounds about, love, life, freedom, and all the issues that come with these things. "Wild Card" is defined by gentle, dynamic, and highly melodic Punk Rock tunes. The Camel City Blackouts provide their audience with a colourful mix of Pop and Skate Punk. The most outstanding element on the three-track release might be the strong flanger effect on the second track 'Memory'. The other two songs are a bit more dynamic, and especially the final title 'Packin' up...

Picture Credit: The Bare Minimum   The Bare Minimum - Bitter Pill Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 02:10 Genre: Skate Punk / Hardcore Punk Origin: Toronto , Ontario , Canada Toronto's The Bare Minimum are your go-to address for melodic and dynamic Punk Rock, and for Nicholas Cage  memes. Waiting for concerts to take place again, the Ontarian quartet has released their latest single "Bitter Pill". Although the music video is bare of Nicholas Cage  content, it is worth clicking it. Here is the newest work by Chris Nikolaidis  (drums), Donnie Hopper  (bass), Mick Hutchinson  (guitar), and Cam Gray  (guitar, vocals). "Bitter Pill" is a heavy and energetic powerload containing different Punk Rock ingredients. The intensity of Hardcore Punk is decorated with melodic leads and anthemic vocals. And after all, the Skate Punk theme of the track creates extra dynamics, not alone via the changes from on-beat to off-beat rhythms. "Bitter Pill" is a hymn for stan...

Picture Credit: FiveSidedDice   FiveSidedDice - Ride with me Release Date: July 9, 2021 Length: 04:40 Genre: Pop Punk / Punk Rap Origin:  Port Elizabeth ,  South Africa Recently, FiveSidedDice's latest EP " Confession Tapes " got reviewed on MangoWave . Only two months after this release, South African artist Roscoe Nefdt  is already back with another single. "Ride with me" is the first showcase of the upcoming "Confession Tapes II". FiveSidedDice's new song is about breaking out of gridlocked structures. The powerful anthem "Ride with me" calls for optimizing one's own situation and the longing for individual liberty and happiness. Music-wise, "Ride with me" is a colourful bouquet of styles and genres. Skate Punk? Pop Punk? Emopunk? Rap? Alternative Rock? Reggae? The answer is yes. Roscoe Nefdt  easily slides across genre boundaries and creates a wholesome sonic environment full of sunshine, movement, emotions, and the des...

Picture Credit: Half Dizzy   Half Dizzy - Surrogate Release Date: May 14, 2021 Length: 02:59 Genre: Skate Punk / Pop Punk Origin: Long Island , New York , USA How about a day out at the skate park, at the lake, or maybe on a rooftop? And while you're packing your bags for a relaxing day out in the sun, here's a recommendation for today's playlist. Half Dizzy is a new band from Long Island, NY. Recently, Dizzy Doll  (vocals), Dan  (guitar, bacing vocals), Nick  (drums), and Mitchell  (guitar) have released their first single "Surrogate". Half Dizzy provide us with boppy and dynamic Skate Punk. This is the melodic 90s style of Punk Rock, think of bands like Lagwagon, or Detention if you prefer a more contemporary one. "Surrogate" is emotional, melodic, energetic, and dynamic - a perfect Pop Punk anthem. Content from the  MangoReviews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. Half Dizzy Online: Facebook Instagram Bandcamp ...

Picture Credit: No Guidance Artwork: Sam Lucas   No Guidance - Fireworks for Arsonists Release Date: June 25, 2021 Label: Melodic Punk Style (Europe) / Punk & Disorderly Records (North America) Format: Vinyl / CD / Digital Length: 29:34 Genre: Skate Punk / Hardcore Punk Origin: Erndtebrück , Germany "Fireworks for Arsonists" is a metaphorical term that describes people incapable of taking responsibility and thus using their power to bully the weak instead. On a larger scale it refers to people who misuse their positions for oppression, and it can be used to describe the deeds of people maintaining their status by doing so - think of authortarian politicians, oligarchs and capitalists, or other arsonists who were given fireworks. "Fireworks for Arsonists" is also the name of the debut album by Erndtebrück's Punk Rock band No Guidance, consisting of Lukas  (guitar), Pascal  (vocals), Sebastian  (guitar), Niklas  (drums), and Florian  (bass). If you won...

Picture Credit: Wrong Band   Wrong Band - Summertime Release Date: June 09, 2021 Length: 03:41 Genre: Melodic Punk Rock Origin: Stockholm , Sweden Based on a line by Justin Timberlake  and The Lonely Island, I want to say "If this band is wrong, then I don't wanna be right". Wrong Band is a Stockholm-based quartet consisting of John Michael (drums), Andy Rockson  (guitar), Hannah Armstrong  (bass), and Jesse Leory (vocals). Formed in summer 2020, Wrong Band have recently released an hommage to the hot season. Death by Horse sang "Summer's up", now here's another Swedish Punk Rock band introducing "Summertime". The soundscape of Wrong Band's song fits the season sung about perfectly. "Summertime" spreads warmth, positivity, and the urge to jump into a cold lake. Due to the fact that it is 30° C at my home tome while I am writing this, helps feeeling the vibe. Wrong Band provide us with boppy and melodic (Skate) Punk, a dynamic 80s...