UGLY SHADOWS - Demo 2014

These are the first three demo tracks by this underrated female fronted anarcho dark Post-Punkers Ugly Shadows from Istanbul and it's a real pity that they only lasted three years. Well, I think it's not easy to reach many people or labels when you have to scrape together every fucking penny yourself to even release a piece of vinyl. So digital files are okay for that but doesn’t feel the same I think. Well, before such interesting bands are forgotten, it is necessary to introduce them in blogs and do a bit of advertising. In case of Ugly Shadows it is unfortunately too late since they no longer existed but take a look and discover something new, you can also find their s/t EP in this theater. One thing is certain: you'll have three cool songs to listen to, and I'll now say goodbye and focus on the Bundesliga, it's finally starting today!

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V/A - Give Us A Future (TR Compilation) 2018

Wednesday's emotions have largely subsided and things continue as 'normal'. A while ago I took a look at the Turkish Punkscene and this nice compilation on Wargasm Records, which came as a tape out, gives us an interesting overview of bands that are currently active and some that are already history. The bandwidth of the songs is consistently variable and anything but monotonous. All I can say; eighteen solid tracks in excellent quality and in my opinion this piece deserves a vinyl release. Certainly a challenge to establish yourself as Punk in this country, as well as to get performance opportunities that are definitely hard to come by, I guess. That's why it's important to listen and come in touch with this underground scene and, if you can, provide adequate support. Very good release!

1.Sesi Görmek Işığı Duymak - LOW SEXUAL DESIRE

2.Addicted - PROJECT YOUTH

3.Sik Bakalim - OFISBOYZ

4.Dünya Düzeni - HEDONISTIC NOISE

5.Don't Trust Anyone - CRUDEZ

6.Kisa Devre - LIFELOCK

7.Fake Dissidents - ROTTING SYSTEM

8.Live Another Day - ACCUSATIONS

9.Okulda Kaos - LES

10.Oblivious - SECONDHAND UNDERPANTS

11.Sadece Yaşa - LESS

12.Midnight Scenes - REPTILIANS FROM ANDROMEDA

13.Handcuffed Into The Sanity - TATLIN EFFECT

14.Blind Regime - UGLY SHADOWS

15.Lambda - MALAZLAR

16.Gelecek Nesil - POSTER ITI

17.Beynimi Yediler - OFSAYT

18.For Your Friends - THE AYILAR

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UGLY SHADOWS - s/t EP 2015

Sometimes it's worth just looking on the internet and every now and then a little darling pops up. For example following interesting band that recorded some delicious tunes in their short lifespan. The baby is called Ugly Shadows, a four piece from Istanbul and formed 2014 by Gizem (vocals), Can (guitars, Umut (bass), Orkun (drums) and disbanded in 2017. After the band's split up vocalist Gizem, guitarist Can and final era live drummer Murat formed UK82-style combo Crudez. They released a demo, this EP (released on Dark Liquid, 500 copies) and an album which contains all their recordings. Their music is influenced by the early Eighties British Post-Punk-Anarcho style, with female singer and her voice is impressive and charming, and they do a superb job. I like this record, and comparisons with the Greek band Chain Cult are not unreasonable. Definitely not a mayfly!

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