GRUMP UP THE VOLUME

Bushie & Jamie are joined by Peter of ELECTRICALS to discuss Sam McPheeter's fascinating and fantastic new tome about a life in punk "Mutations"

THE EPISODE SO CHRISTMASSY WE COULDN'T UPLOAD IT!!Listen at http://grumpupthevolume.com

For this year's Halloween episode the diabolical duo got together over Skype to ramble about the dark cinematic arts of the Rock N'Roll Horror movie. However, what starts as a crackly connection gradually reveals itself to be something more sinister as the chat progresses...who will survive and what will be left of them? We recommend you listen to this episode on headphones and listen right to the end.

Like the rest of the world, the two Grumps find themselves in lock down, and resultingly engage in a bit of a catch up via Skype. What began as a general chat about  our lockdown listening and viewing (by way of a dissection of Danzig's "Verotika") soon takes a less light hearted turn as Bushie discusses his experience of both personally and professionally dealing with Covid 19, and the two debate wether  or not extreme music and its' associated genre tropes are in fact of any value in the current climate.Please head to http://grumpupthevolume.com for full list of recommendations and links from this episode.

Awakening from our seasonal hibernation, the Grumps reconvene to discuss the golden era of alternative music on television via the pivotal work of Snub TV, Alternative Nation and The Word in getting underground sounds into suburban Irish homes.

The disastrous duo stretch their elderly memories back to the terrifying and terrible mix of thrashcore and comedy that staggered from the underground in the late 80s'early 90s: O.L.D, Lawnmower Deth, Spazztic Blurr, Extra Hot Sauce and their ilk. What does Bushie think of Billy Milano? What did Jamie think tankard were singing? And what's the best use of a Harry Connick Junior tape? Join us as we reveal the answers!

 Welcome back fellow spooks as we launch Season 2 with our second Halloween Hoedown! After a quick intro from DAVID YOW we run through ten terrifying(ly daft) horror movie hit songs from the Grumpen Crypt to liven up your Hallow's Eve!!!!Be sure to head to GRUMPUPTHEVOLUME.COM for an accompanying mixtape!

In the final episode of what we've now decided is our first season we shoot the breeze about Jawbreaker's return, Fugazi's best gig, Scott Walker's passing, John Mulvaney's cheeky side, the secret parentage of Aussie synthpunks Nun, and explain why we've been so busy.

 We delve into Jonas Akerlund's "truth and lies" movie of the black metal's most famous doomed bromance. 

Better late than never, the two boyos celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nirvana's "In Utero" because, well, frankly because it's a collective favourite album and we fucking felt like it. Yes, we worked our by now traditional mention of David Yow in there too, fret not.

Nope, we’re not lampooning anyone (well, bar John Cage) in this episode. This time around we pay our respects to the late great Glenn Branca,and discuss both his own work and his place in the wider scheme of things. The original plan was a family tree but really, it’s more of a bird’s nest, taking in Theatre, Guitar Composition, Neutral Records, the Brian Eno/Mr Burns parallell, and Waterford’s top teenage Sonic Youth based dance routine.

We nearly missed our own deadline because editing is hell, but here it is! Episode 2 involves a brief dive into the dayglo whirlpool that was Funk metal. Prepare for tales of Bushie’s weird research techniques, Jamie’s love of MTV ballads, EMF’s love of Faith No More, living excrement, Pauly Shore, Cameo and our secret teenage band shame.

 Welcome friends to the first Grump Up The Volume Halloween Extravaganza! Join Jamie and Bushie at a haunted house party as we unleash ten tracks of terpsichorean terror for your . A collection of blood curdling curios  and witching hour winners from the darkest corners of our musical attics, with the usual absolute bullshit thrown in between. Thrill to Jamie's "Hot Blood" story that isn't actually as great a story as he thinks it is! Gasp in awe as Bushie reveals the unlikely songwriting team behind a Monster Movie favourite! Learn  about the genuinely creepy secret lost verse of the scariest kid's song ever! And applaud with a sense of relief at the fact we don't have any metal anywhere in this list. Sexy Disco Diablerie! Italian Cha Cha Vampires! Dutch Hell Gabber! What else could you want?? GET ON YOUR KNEES AND SCREAM FOR SATAN. 

In the first episode, we take a whistle stop tour through some of the horrendous results of 80s hardcore punk bands opting to move into more Rock N’Roll territory. From Boston straightedgers embracing Pub Rock to an English record so bad neither of us have ever been able to listen to it from start to finish, by way of flame retardent drug hair, John Farnham and a 1920’s 9-11…

WE’RE BAAAAACK! After taking the summer off accidentally we return to school you on the life and times of the one and only “Sexy Saxman” Tim Capello wot dun did that song in The Lost Boys innit? We also manage to cover naughty chocolates, the thin line between Southpark and Dirty Dancing,wandering dogs, 80s Yuppie Crime drama, potentially breaking Carly Simon’s toes, how heroin affects the hips, and David Fucking Yow. Tim Capello is an absolute dude. We still believe. Do you?

A quick word about some Grump related online radio shows you might dig! www.grump upthevolume.com for shows and info

The Jurassic Duo take on the highlights and low lights of 80s and 90s music based teen drama, from a guitar playing werewolf to a ginger pre-teen rapper. NEVER GIVE UP!!

Yep, it’s the least wonderful time of the year – the time where everyone feels the urge to throw their lists of what their favourite records of the year  and hey,we’re no different..and so we present to you our 10 collective favourite albums of the year. Sort of.