Friday, 15 March 2013

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“Growing up has always been hard for us, not in a way that our parents used to beat the leaving daylights out of us, more of the changes and responsibility that come along with growing up and the challenges and that’s what we’re trying to get across on the is EP. In short we hate change.” In case you have been under a rock for the past year or so, this is Jesus Wears Addidas and what lead singer and lead guitarist Tom Rackcliff are what he says pushes him “to get somewhere”.
“For all of our time in JWA (Jesus Wears Addidas-ED) we’ve been told we’re not going to get anyway where and not make anything for ourselves and this EP is going to prove them wrong.” adds rhythm guitarist Josh McManus. 

This Punk Quartet from Portsmouth have allot own up for, one for selling out an entire south-coast tour within a matter of weeks! “It’s surreal to think that from us being 12 and dicking about with instruments at an afterschool club would lead to something which can open doors and take us down roads we would never imagine, the fact people actually WANT to listen to our music let alone go out and see us play live amazes me” says bass player Kane Preston. “I feel the live shows are the best part of the whole band thing, recording’s fun but, the buzz you get from playing in an atmosphere of raw energy just makes you want to play 250% harder, tighter and better.”  quirks in Adam Wellstead, the drummer and the newest addition in the group.

“When Joe left (original drummer for the group), we didn’t know what to do. In a way we felt betrayed but after a long talk we came to the fact that it’s 

Letter from the editor

Letter from the Editor


Hello dear reader,
                                  In this weeks issue of OI!, bring you the dirtiest, grimiest and dam right loudest music from the UK punk scene. We bring you a one on one interview from Jesus Wears Addidas talking about touring, recording and destroying venues (P24/25). We also album reviews for Tonight We Dine ‘s new album (P6), along with a spotlight slot from newcomers on the scene Flagholder (p36). We also have the normal article which we know you love!

This is where I sign off, all of us hope you enjoy this weeks OI! , Yours readily awaiting for you to stop reading my rambles and read about some real dam talent.

See ya,

ED