Шишкин лес & Miroed Live in Sofia
Ever since that rainy October evening of 2017 when Ypres first came to Bulgaria we've been regularly visited by an array of Russian bands from the same circle of friends.
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Celebrating 20 years of Amenra in Paradiso Amsterdam
After years of discipline, effort and relentless dedication to their craft and despite their personal struggles and battles Amenra have established themselves as the hardest-working European…
It Comes In Waves – Rolo Tomassi Live In Sofia
It’s a busy Friday in Sofia but I’m on my way to see Rolo Tomassi play here for the first time. Yes, I know, it’s over 10 years since I saw that YouTube video where they play the small…
Reaction fanzine #11 is out this month
Almost two years in the works Reaction fanzine issue #11 is out on June 20, 2019. Even though the Hungarian version of the zine has been out since April, one of Europe's finest bilingual…
Gig Report: Gothboiclique Live in Milan
June 1st, 2019, it's Bulgaria's Children Day and everybody seems to be nostalgic and taking a contemplative look at their past that will never come back. Me on the other hand, with a bunch…
Gig Report: ate & heptagram Live in Sofia
When best tour mate ever and Poland-based classic guitarist and drone musician Petar Petkov told me he's coming to Bulgaria to open two heptagram shows with his project ate I might have hit…
Always For Love: Wowod & Ypres in Sofia
April 13th was a Saturday I'd been waiting for a couple of months because tonight's show marks the return of Ypres, the Saint Petersburg-based sludge/post metal quintet which absolutely…
Top 7 Straight Edge Records of 2018
Another year has passed and thankfully it's been an exciting one for those interested in straight edge hardcore punk. Last year was really tough to shortlist only seven records of all that…
Chaviré & Bastos – Split EP
Artist: Chaviré / Bastos
Title: Split
Release: EP
Year: 2018
Label: Smart & Confused, Seitan Hell Bike Punk, Mosh Potatoes
This split might seem as a small piece of…
Wake of Humanity – FIGHT/RESIST
Artist: Wake of Humanity
Title: FIGHT/RESIST
Release: LP / Digital
Year: 2018
Label: Bitter Melody Records, Ugly and Proud Records
If you're following our straight edge…
Gig report: Calf and Feedbacker in Sofia
The summer is finally fading into autumn but it still feels great to wander around the city at night with a pack of trusted friends, especially when your final destination is a beloved DIY…
Two Balkan labels team up for a tape release of xBystanderx
DIY Conspiracy's favourite Euro label Ugly and Proud Records joins forces with World's Appreciated Kitsch Records for the Balkan edition of the debut EP from Bystander.
For those of you…