BONA FIDE BLOG

Dirty Money came, saw and conquered, but they were still blown off stage by Hårda Tider in front of a crowd that was to say the least excited.


Stay Hungry just released their 12'' and they were the first band to step on stage. They did a good set and their 12'' shows improvment since their demo. When on top kids really go off to their music and last night was one of those nights.


Finally Commitment Crew is starting to the recognition they deserve. Last night was the first time kids reacted in the way that is suiting. The new songs sound great and Kalles speaches between songs are priceless. Get their LP, the best swedish hardcore record in years.


Hårda Tider played the best set so far by any band at our new venue and I wouldn't want to have been in Dirty Money's shoes hving to follow them. They covered Warzone and kids actually knew the words. When we (Fuse) covered them a few years back it seemed like no one had ever heard of the NY legends. Perhaps there is hope for the kids?

Here's a video from their set, filmed by Henriik:



Dirty Money turned out to be cool dudes, at least on the football pitch today, but they seemed to have a good attitude on stage as well. They seemed overwhelmed by the reaction that they got and the show as a whole. A friend said that it was as if they played the same song 15 times. Perhaps there is something to that but if they're having fun and kids like them, why not?

No to the most important part of the event: The football. We gathered at 12 today, close to my apartment. A total of nine people played (seven swedes and two english lads). I played with the english and xSTx against Noa from Anchor, Erik, Aida and two kids that I have never seen before. We won the game and it was a lot of fun but next time i'd like to see more people playing. After all, football is one of the most important things in life.

Look out! The first issue of Law And Order fanzine will be out in two weeks. The first chance to pick it up will be at the On / Common Cause show in Lund. The 200 copies will go fast som get in touch if you want a copy!


Issue 1 features:
José Saxlund of Abhinanda
Commitment Crew
Kingdom
Panel debate on the current state of hardcore
Reviews and colums

Big Deal is fast becoming one of the better bands in Sweden. Still not polished enough, especially the fast parts, but certainly improving since we played with them in Jönköping a few months ago. The crowd really responded well to them, very well deserved. The 7' should be out soon.

Angers Curse have two new members and it seems like that was exactly what the needed, a fresh injection in the form of two older guys that know what hardcore is all about. They were really good but covering the song "Righteous Jams"? Nah, that's like playing "Just one".

Sista Sekunden are amazing and one of the best bands in Sweden in the past years. In Jönköping they weren't as good as when they played in Gothenburg but even when they're not on top they're still better than most...

I'm not into Trash Talk at all but what a fucking set they played. Kids went apeshit and tore that place apart. A few great stage dives and constant mosh from side to side.

Tuesday it was time for Soul Control, Balance and Slut På Det Roliga in Gothenburg. Slut På det Roliga were a lot better than I thought. The singer probaly need some experiance talking between songs... They covered Minor Threat's "Seing red" and that's always a plus.

Balance is out touring for what seems like forever and they can't be on their best every night. They weren't bad in anyway but I have seen them with a lot more energy. On any given night they are still one of the five best bands in Sweden. They'll be back in Gothenburg soon with new releases. so be on the lookout for upcoming shows.

Soul Control are one of those bands that don't get enough attention. I saw them in Orlando this past winter and most of the crowd had already left by the time they played. Now they have a new drummer and a new singer and they are better than ever. 90's hardcore for the second millenium.

For a long long time I have waited for a chance to see Band Of Horses, one of the most exciting bands in the world at the moment. When Way Out West announced that one of Seattle's finest would once again visit the city of Gotheburg nothing was going to stop me from seeing them, not even the entance of 900 sek.

Band Of Horses played every song that I wanted them to play, with The Funeral and Ode to lrc as highlights of the set. As usual the crowd was a mix of beards, flannels, glases, stupid haircuts and anything else that migh make someone look alternative. Fuck seing bands at festivals. People smoking, talking, not looking at the bands and acting strange makes me want to throw up. It's difficult to focus on the amazing Band Of Horses but I'm still glad I got to see them live. Another band to cross out on the list.

Glasvegas is probaly the most talked about band in the past year, something that considering thier strong debut album isn't strange at all. Daddy's gond Go square go was the best songs of the evening and the band had the crowd in the palm of their hand.

Way Out West is still going on just outside my window (almost anyway). Tonight Adolecents is playing five minutes from my apartment but I'm not abel to go. Fuck.

Well, almost five years anyway, I'm a few days early. Since I'm stranded at my parantes for a few days without records to review or shows to attend I figured that I'd post a few videos, starting with this modern classic. The First Step in Trollhättan on their tour with Damage Control in 2004:

I just got the new NOFX record, Frisbee. Without saying too much NOFX is one of my favourite bands and I really liked their previous record, their best in a while. A few songs instantly strikes me as hits and I have a feeling I will play this record a lot in the coming months.

One of the biggest mistakes of my life was giving away all my skate records when I was 16 or so, thinking that hardcore was so much more cool, but we all know it's not. Skate rules! Punk rules! NOFX rule!

Other records I picked up:

Iron & Wine - Our endless numbered days

Suburban kids With biblical Names - #4

I just got back from tonights show in Gothenburg. 50 people in attendance and a pretty good time. Commitment Crew played a really good set, one of the best I have seen them play. They opened up with "Rise above", the only cover of the night. Whatever heppened to playing covers?

Whenever Commitment Crew's LP hits the stores pick it up. I think they are the best hardcore band in Sweden (well, Hårda Tider might be better...) and they have a, for Sweden, original sound. Live they have never been as appreciated as I think they should be but it feels like kids are picking up on them.