MOTHER'S CHILDREN

MRR Review + 2 Top Tens

2011-10-20T10:19:00.005-04:00

MOTHER`S CHILDREN - Are You Tough Enough? EP (Taken By Surprise)

Wow. This is some catchy tuneage. "Sue Doesn't Live Here Anymore" is a classic pop-punk number that gets things started off just right. It's up-tempo, it's catchy, and it has lots of guitar. And things continue along exactly the same way. My only complaint, and this isn't a real complaint, is that there are only six songs. Don't tease me like that I want more. This is clearly a power pop band and not a pop punk band. (KK)

Kenny Kaos
THE MUFFS-live
DAVE RAVE/THE MADNUTS-split EP
MOTHER’S CHILDREN-Are You Tough…-12”
CARNIVORES-German Flower/Sense of Dread-45
BLEACHED-Think of You/You Take Time-45
MEAT SLUTS-Skank Yank-EP
MOB 47-Hardcore Attack-EP
HAMMER DAMAGE-Laugh-45
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING-12”
BIG EYES-Hard Life-LP

Ray Lujan
ARCTIC FLOWERS-Reveries-LP
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING-12”
FADE TO BLACK-CD / FUNGI GIRLS-CD
HDQ-CD / JUGGLING JUGULARS-LP
LEATHERFACE-Viva La Art House-CD
MOTHER’S CHILDREN-Are You Tough Enough-12”
NOTHINGTON-CD / OUT ON A LIMB-LP
THE OVENS-EP / RED DONS-45
STEVE ADAMYK-Desecrate-EP
VIBRATORS-live / ZOUNDS-live

KA-BLAMMO!

2011-06-15T09:50:00.001-04:00

Ox Review

2011-05-03T12:30:00.003-04:00

Here is a review from Dirk Klotzbach from the great OX Magazine, translated to English:

MOTHER`S CHILDREN

Are You Tough Enough ?

12” | Taken By Surprise Records | takenbysurprise.net ||

I really hope that you all followed my call up from OX # 92 in the meanwhile and have bought yourself a copy of MOTHER`S CHILDREN "That´s Who" Debut LP. So just to make it clear once again, there is no excuse ! The same as great as mentioned LP is this follow-up 12" from the Canadians. Power Pop Glam´n´Roll driven to perfection that should be spinning on your record player multiple times a day and that still is on a par with it´s musical archetypes. Take your personal hits from the first three Powerpearls Compilations add it up with the two episodes of Killed By Glam, listen to "Milk & Alcohol" and "She´s A Windup" by DR. FEELGOOD once again, don´t forget your BOYS, STIFFS and FAST CARS records and imagine you would be warped right back to the Seventies where you would be seeing all those bands live on stage, because this is the moment when you realize that you are dancing and beerspitting right in front of the stage of a MOTHER`S CHILDREN show. Maybe you´ll even meet Noddy Holder or Gary Holton there on your timewarp.

OTTAWA SHOWS

2011-04-28T15:05:00.004-04:00

This will be our 12" release show, so come get one while quantities last!

And...

Jeremy Gluck, the lead singer and pop mastermind of 80s UK surf pop sensations, THE BARRACUDAS is on tour and bringing you endless summer fun!!!

Jeremy was born in Ottawa and moved to London, England in the late 70s to form the BARRACUDAS, who are now internationally adored power pop legends. For his first tour in North America in over 20 years, he has assembled an all-STAR, all-OTTAWA line up, featuring members of MOTHER'S CHILDREN, ZEBRASSIERES, and SECRET LOVES.

SUE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

2011-03-15T11:31:00.001-04:00

Power-pop-a-licious Fest

2011-03-08T14:22:00.002-05:00

It's a mouthful, but we're playing it! Check it out! Looks like this will be our first performance of 2011. Also stay tuned for a record release show in Ottawa, sometime in May.

6 song EP out soon!

2011-03-03T12:03:00.006-05:00

Test pressing in... can't wait!

It's been almost a year since we recorded the "what'll happen to all the girls" video.
Thank you so much to the Greater Good for helping us out and doing an amazing job!

MONGREL ZINE REVIEW

2011-01-21T10:47:00.000-05:00

"More sweet, sweet rock and roll from the power-duo that brought us the SICK FITS. High energy pop-punk with glam and flash and straight up rock guitars. Fun and incredibly danceable, this album makes me love these guys that much more than I already did. Think T-Rex, the Boys, the Sweet and a touch of early Rolling Stones all putting on a massive dance party for all the girls. A touch of glitter, distorted bass, and fast tight punk drums. Bad boys singing sweetheart songs. "I Wanna Be Your Friend" is sing-a-long perfection and , like much of what MOTHER'S CHILDREN do so goddamn cute and sweet, you'll find yourself grinning and tapping your toes no matter what your into. "No Touch" and "Squeeze" feature Davey (MALE NURSE, MILLION DOLLAR MARXISTS, QUEBEXICO, STEVE ADAMYK BAND and more) on lead vocals, singing drummer Tim's songs. Although they fit nice and snug into this album they have their own unique flavour that contribute wonderfully to this tasty roller coaster of fun. Slightly more emotional and power-pop, as opposed to to fun-time rock and roll, they compliment the shake-it groove of the other songs perfectly making this album a whole experience as opposed to just a collection of whatever-the-hell-we've-been-playing-lately. Unfortunately my copy of this record got stuck in the mail so I didn't get to review the album art which looks like you'd want to look at it a lot from in the teeny photos I found online. Their myspace has a music video for "What'll Happen to all the Girls" that beats anything else I've seen in a long time. Go watch it!"

MOTHER'S CHILDREN on FACE BOOK and 12" EP!

2011-01-17T15:07:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone!

It was only a matter of time: we've created a facebook group (click). So join!

In other news, the great TAKEN BY SURPRISE RECORDS will release a 12", six song EP entitled "ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?" The tentative release date is March 1st. Here is the cover:

Termbo Review

2010-12-17T10:26:00.001-05:00

Mother's Children "...That's Who!" LP

Glam-rock/power-pop hybrid action from Ottawa's current kings of swing, riding high off the A-Side of their 7" which was a banga-banga humpa-humper. This thing shimmies and shakes from start to finish, absolutely bursting with exuberant hooks, liberal sprinklings of glitter and power-pop with some actual power. They kick it off in style with the cocksure swagger of "Shaky Sue" and don't let up until the dead wax sends the tonearm home. These kids have the chops to pull this whole thing off, the guitar playing is scalding and the drummer is a beast. Strong vocals which they split three ways and all four of them share the songwriting duties to great effect. Meaning it's chock-full of hits, mixing up the expected Slade/Bolan-style moves with the punk energy of The Kids and the sharp poppiness of The Boys. Other quality points: they don't do any covers, they manage to do their thing without goofy costumes or a schticky gimmick (which is something most Bay Area bands have yet to figure out), every single song is about girls and it's recorded really crisp and loud (which is what an album in this genre requires). Drop the needle anywhere on this thing and get a hook stuck upside your head. I'm not much of a fan of this sound overall, but this shit is done so well it transcends my genre specificity. I think it's mostly because of the fact that while they might be playing in a "lightweight" genre of sorts, they still manage to rock with some balls. Glam-pop doesn't have to sound wimpy, take notes here all you wannabe lo-fi popsters and bubblegum chewers; spend less time worrying about your platform boots and bowlcuts and concentrate on rocking the fuck out like these cats. I give it a month before Burger releases this on cassette. Scum stats: it's on Deranged, so watch out for limited test press versions and other "variations" on eBay...just get the black vinyl, it sounds better.(RK) (Deranged Records // www.derangedrecords.com)

Couple a' New Reviews

2010-11-04T13:20:00.003-04:00

Standard Issue Zine #11
Mother’s Children - That’s Who! (Deranged)

Being in Ottawa, it’s rather difficult to have a completely detached opinion about a band. Regardless of that, it’s no secret in (or outside of) Ottawa how ridiculously great this here LP is. You’re gonna love it - unless you’ve got shit for brains. Do you have shit for brains? You should probably buy this anyway, in that case. In can only aid you in your quest.

A strange fit on Deranged, “That’s Who!” would be sure to make a mark on any label’s discography. This LP would stand out in stack of records, regardless of genre. Besides, one look at the cover art and I’m sure no one will pick this up thinking it’s The Age Of Quarrel 2, or anything. You know what you’re getting into before you have a chance to take the LP out of the jacket, fart and drop the needle.

What you’ll find is full length packed with Canadian power-pop hooks. Note the “Canadian” reference, as it is true: Canada has it’s own trademark power-pop sound. Love it or hate it - it definitely exists, and it’s alive and well on this album. Similar to the debut 45 on Going Gaga, they didn’t complete rid themselves of the glam influence. But, I should clarify what I mean by that, ‘cause that can be heinously misleading: What I mean by glam is, say, Dictators “Bloodbrothers”, rather than Lizzy Borden or some shit. “Bloodbrothers” I think pretty much nails it. A largely punk record, with a mild swagger at times (not unlike “Shakey Sue” on this record).

To throw in another Canadian reference, Mother’s Children have the Nothern-Pikes-in-the-1990s syndrome, ie: 3 lead vocalists. Even so, it doesn’t loose any consistency. “No Touch”, sung by bassist Davey (and written by Tim, the one member of the band who doesn’t get a lead vocal spotlight), might be a personal favourite. Although, this record has the charm that it does due to Ken and Mike’s original spin on an overly covered genre. Good work.

Review of the artwork: If I got high a lot, I’d probably stare at this album cover for extended lengths of time. The basis is simple, yet it’s disgustingly detailed. I’ve never seen a two-colour jacket stand out like this. The dark-orange-y tone grabs you on the exterior, then you get lost in the references included as you look closer. Almost looks like a building from the video game Rampage. Great fucking game! The presentation of this release is second to none. Worth it for the jacket alone. (Steve Adamyk)

And a review of our 7" by CRKO-Zine

MOTHER’S CHILDREN
Dance To The Rock’n’Roll Band 7“
[Going Gaga/Shang-A-Lang] Dear readers, please believe me: I don’t get money or sexual favors from Canadians in general and especially not from Ottawa-based people for my constant doxologies for bands from that area! It’s a fact, I love all those bands! Another fine discovery are MOTHER’S CHILDREN, featuring members of MILLION DOLLAR MARXISTS and STEVE ADAMYK BAND. The title-track is a hot 70ies-inspired
Power pop-Punkrocktune with great melodies. Let the good times roll! And if you are a boy and you still need a girl play the B-side to ladies, they’ll love you for that! The vinyl comes in various colors, I’ve got a green one… (Bernd)

Also, we are Record of the Month at the Mod Pop Punk Archives!

REVIEWS

2010-09-21T18:17:00.006-04:00

From the upcoming OX Fanzine:

If you´ve listened to the 7" on Going Gaga Records you already should have known what to expect and keeping in mind that they´ve just been on the road with PAUL COLLINS BEAT even the unaware should know where this platter is going to. Fantastic Powerpop / Punkrock which definitely makes it clear, that the roots of Punkrock in the U.K. are Protopunk, Pubrock and Glam bands like EDDY & THE HOTRODS, 101ERS, THE JOOK, IRON VIRGIN or the HOLLYWOOD BRATS but that can also take the turn back to the bands of the British Invasion like THE KINKS or the early ROLLING STONES but not only this. If not all this would be enough this platter also makes fun like the first one of TEENAGE HEAD. What makes the difference between the MOTHER´S CHILDREN and other bands within this genre is that "That´s who" could easily also be a record coming directly from the Seventies and if you´re honest to yourself even most bands from that period couldn´t make such a strong and inspiring effort on full distance. Whatever it is that makes it possible that the row of at least great if not fantastic bands from Ottawa doesn´t seem to end, counting on me it could go on and on and on.

A review of an Ottawa gig by Dave Champion. Here's our portion:

Up next was Ottawa's own Mother's Children. To quote my buddy, Phil Smith (aka Arm of the Paranoid Squirrel podcast) "I dare you to listen to these guys and not walk away humming a song or two." He's right as tracks like "What'll happen to all the girls?" and "Don't Tell Mom" attest. But what's different about this current crop of rock n' roll bands is that not only can they play catchy tunes but they're fun. To quote one of the band:

"People just wanna go out have fun, listen to exciting, unpretentious bands who know their rock n' roll roots and don't get all caught up in current music fads."

For an old fart like me that sentiment is critical. But don't take my word for it because watching their set, and digging it, was Paul Collins himself. I can't think of better praise than having the guy you're opening for checking you out.

LIVE VIDS

2010-09-12T21:23:00.001-04:00

From the Toronto show with Paul Collins

TOUR IN A NUTSHELL

2010-08-23T12:53:00.004-04:00

Edited by Male Nurse.
Recorded by Dave Forcier.

PLAY

disclaimer: no humans harmed or dicks sucked on this tour. but a shirt did get ripped.

PAUL COLLINS BEAT/MOTHERS CHILDREN TOUR THANKS!

2010-08-22T14:40:00.007-04:00

So many great times and so many good friends made in the last two weeks!!

Thanks paul & noah collins, juancho, tim, chris, the walnut kids, sonic avenues, jordy, the bators, oliver twist, matt florenino, kellen & friends, whatwave dave, the 905s, the oily birds, this ain't hollywood, the u.s. border, carly & davey, lee greenfield, union hall, the anabolics, sasha, the comet, title tracks, black telephone, trevor, johnny bloodclot, the boyfriends, P.A.'s, travis (windian records), mike treblecock, mark pesci, city sweethearts, matt (and roommates in toronto), all our ottawa friends, sonic restaurant, daniel for driving, dave forcier for filling in on drums, and all the people that came to the shows and had themselves a good time!!!

FEED BACK

2010-08-07T17:05:00.003-04:00

just a taste of some of the great things people are already saying about the Mother's Children LP ... have you got yours yet??

MUSIC RUINED MY LIFE Blog

RAZORCAKE Zine

MC RADIO INTERVIEW

2010-07-30T19:00:00.004-04:00

Those darn Mother's Children are at it again... talkin' bout silly stuff and putting their feet in their mouths.

Aired Monday July 5, 2010 on CHUO

http://soundsofthe613.tumblr.com/post/872306925/motherschildren

http://soundsofthe613.tumblr.com/post/878074728/motherschildren2

LP RELEASE SHOW TONIGHT!!!

2010-07-09T18:58:00.002-04:00

THEY'RE FINALLY HERE!!!

OTTAWA EXPLOSION WROTE THIS ABOUT TONIGHT'S SHOW:

MOTHER'S CHILDREN have been laying low and working hard for a while now. They took an almost half a year break from playing shows while they worked on writing and recording their first LP. After seeing them live a couple of times recently it is plain to see that they've been working hard. Their first LP is called "That's Who!" and is out now courtesy of punk rock/hardcore powerhouse label DERANGED RECORDS. They may seem out of place on this label but if you consider the fact that they've released records for TRANZMITORS, STATUES & THE BAYONETTES - MOTHER'S CHILDREN fit right in.

The record is 11 songs that are a great mix of glam, power pop and catchy rock & roll/punk. MOTHER'S CHILDREN watch SLADE & RASPBERRIES lose a razor fight with THE BOYS & EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS in an alley then they all head to the bar for a drink together.

You can pick your very own copy of this future classic at BORED TO DEATH at RITUAL. Half of the members of MOTHER'S CHILDREN are DJ's at this monthly punk rock party. You'll hear some rare punk rock records that you won't hear anyone else spun by some true afficionados.

You can find out what you're in store for by downloading the BORED TO DEATH - SWIPE THIS TAPE! Vol. 1 mixtape they were giving away at GAGA WEEKEND III. You'll also witness a live set by MOTHER'S CHILDREN! The show costs a measly $3 and bring a few more bucks to pick up a copy of the LP.

HEY BABY I'M ALMOST READY!

2010-06-16T20:40:00.004-04:00

We're getting really really unbelievablably close to album release time!!!
You can now pre-order it from Deranged Records HERE!

LP Release Show July 9th at Ritual (downstairs)!

Here's a live vid of MC at Ritual on GAGA Weekend!

A MOTHER'S CHILDREN VIDEO!

2010-06-14T13:56:00.008-04:00

Directed and produced by www.thegreatergood.cc

START GETTING STOKED!

2010-06-03T03:03:00.000-04:00

GAGA WEEKEND III

2010-05-25T03:42:00.006-04:00

Get your tickets now! now! now! no one in their right mind should miss this.

www.goinggagarecords.com

TOUR WITH PAUL COLLINS BEAT IN AUGUST

2010-05-09T14:27:00.005-04:00

We're head over heels excited to that Mother's Children and the Walnut Kids are going on a 5 day Canadian Tour with pop legend and personal idol; Paul Collins and The Paul Collins Beat!

We hope to see you in YOUR town! That is, unless you don't like to dance your ass off and have an amazing time!!!!!

These are the dates;

* Tuesday, August 10 - Hamilton, ON @ This Ain't Hollywood with TBA

* Wednesday, August 11 - London, ON @ Moon Over Marin with The 905's

* Thursday, August 12 - Toronto, ON @ The Silver Dollar with TBA

* Friday, August 13 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon with Sonic Avenues

* Saturday, August 14 - Montreal, QC @ Friendship Cove with Sonic Avenues

CAN'T PRETEND ANYMORE

2010-05-04T20:35:00.006-04:00

Punk covers shows are now becoming an tradition for us. In 2008 Mother's Children did an all BOYS cover show. In 2009 we did an all '77 UK Punk Karaoke set. Now in 2010 KJ and Mike are teaming up with Ian from WHITE WIRES and Daniel from BEACH BLANKETS to do a THE BARRACUDAS covers set!!! It almost didn't happen but we decided to have our first practice on Monday. The show is this Saturday!!! Its gonna be awesome, its good summer fun and there's gonna be some other way more punk bands being covered as well.

KIDZ, BANDS & URBAN SETTINGS!

2010-04-24T15:35:00.009-04:00

NUFF SAID!

IRISH PUNK ROOLZ OK!

2010-04-19T00:03:00.010-04:00

So much good punk came out of Northern Ireland in the 70s. OK Stiff Little Fingers, the Undertones... Come ON! But what about bands like Protex, Rudi, (early) Radiators From Space, The Moondogs, The Starjets??? Each band had their own unique sound going but they all managed to make insanely catchy and upbeat songs while everything around them seemed to be falling apart.

BLOODSTAINS ACROSS IRELAND a great collection of obscure Irish punk from the Bloodstains series.

GUITAR THIEF

2010-04-13T19:53:00.005-04:00

Davey (MC) and Brad (Year Zero) got their guitars stolen. There is now article about it in the Ottawa Citizen. We're all trying to track down the piece of shit theif.

"Centretown equipment thefts leave musicians singing the blues"
ARTICLE HERE

BORED TO DEATH

2010-04-05T18:38:00.007-04:00

Walnut Kids from Montreal just released an amazing 7" on Going Gaga Records. We're putting on their 7" Release show. Come check it out!

Or just buy the 7" here http://www.goinggagarecords.com

CRAZY KIDS

2010-04-01T15:04:00.005-04:00

Whatta JAM! No wonder he re-did it after THE JOOK's version. Should've been the anthem of a generation.

I'm going "crazy" try to learn the chords for this, I can't figure out the second note in the chorus. Is it just B? it seems slightly off when I do it. I wanna be able to play this song whenever I go up to my room and I slam the door.

BIG NEWS!!!

2010-03-22T00:24:00.014-04:00

Our debut full-length LP is finally on its way!

To be released on the great DERANGED RECORDS out of Vancouver (who've also released great titles by the TRANZMITORS, STATUES, REGULATIONS, BRUTAL KNIGHTS, SEDATIVES and more!)

Estimated it will be out by May but the date is not 100% confirmed yet.

We really hope we'll be lucky enough to go on a tour. Cross your fingers, Mother's Children might just be coming to your town!

Listen to some of the new songs on our MYSPACE.

Thanks to all the people who've supported us up to this point!

and yes, the album cover is an indirect rip-off of Physical Graffiti.

START GETTING STOKED!

R.I.P.

2010-03-18T13:16:00.000-04:00

REVIEW

2010-03-14T14:58:00.006-04:00

Mother's Children "Dance To The Rock'n'Roll Band" 7"

True single from this Ottawa glam-pop outfit. I'm torn as to whether Mother's Children is a cool name or not. I think I like it. "Dance to the..." is definitely a choice A-Side. Total handclap glam with some good and sticky guitar hooks, simple yet emotive lyrics, bell-bottom drumming, a little bit of platform shoe swagger. A song that's probably been written a million times, but they still do it quite a bit of justice. As good as some Apache material, but sans the doobage. Sadly, they flop on the B-Side, which just sounds like bad (Canadian) power-pop. Shame. If they could've pulled a killer flipside off I was ready to drop a Thundermug reference on them, but I'm putting that one back in the holster. Shit! Still, I can't deny that A-Side is really choice.(RK)

I would've expected a much worse review from Terminal Boredom, I guess I'm pretty stoked on this so-so one.

BORED 2 DEF

2010-03-11T10:02:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow! Steve Adamyk 7" release! And check out other upcoming events:

R.I.P.!!

2010-03-10T16:55:00.002-05:00

PUNK OWNED BY SPOCK

2010-03-08T00:27:00.004-05:00

Don't get me wrong, I love 80s Hollywood punkers, but in this situation I gotta cheer for Spock!

LET ME DO IT

2010-03-03T15:56:00.001-05:00

I never thought MAD TV was very funny, but all of these 'STUART' sketches are amazing.

HEY FOOD

2010-02-24T12:21:00.001-05:00

BORED TO DEATH #3

2010-02-09T10:41:00.003-05:00

Friday, February 12:
BORED TO DEATH is pleased to bring you the SONIC AVENUES LP RELEASE! Montreal's finest power pop combo coming to town and have a brand new LP on GOING GAGA RECORDS.

Come pick up a record and jam out to the raw punk sounds of SONIC AVENUES and the BORED TO DEATH djs (DANIEL, IAN, KEN, MIKE).

www.sonicavenues.com
www.myspace.com/sonicavenues

Location: Downstairs of Ritual Nightclub - 137 Besserer St. (corner of Besserer & Dalhousie)

Time: Needles drop at 10:30pm; SONIC AVENUES drop at 12am

Cover: $3

Labbatt 50: $4
Jägermeister: $4.25

We play: the BOYS, the BARRACUDAS, the NERVES, the SHOES, the ADVERTS, the SEX PISTOLS, the BLACK & WHITES, the EXPLODING HEARTS, the BUREAUCRATS, the VICIOUS, NOBUNNY, the CICHLIDS, the NOW, the OHIO EXPRESS, GARY CHARLSON, the REVILLOS, the BARE WIRES, HUNX, PUNKENSTEIN, the CLEAN, GJ & HIS MEN, the CARBONAS, the BUSY SIGNALS, the MARKED MEN, MILK 'N COOKIES, RAXOLA, HUBBLE BUBBLE, 20/20, SPOONER, the TRANZMITORS, the YOLKS, the BOLD ONES, the COCONUT COOLOUTS, the GUILTY HEARTS, the NUBS, the STATUES, PREDATOR, the DIABETICS, the WALNUT KIDS, the SONIC AVENUES, FIRST BASE, the SCHOOL JERKS, SUPERCHARGER, VOM, the RAT TRAPS, the CRAMPS, the SPITS, DMZ, the EQUALS, JOSIE COTTON, the CRAWDADDYS, LADIES NIGHT, SEX CHURCH, the BLACK LIPS, the SPOOKS, SATAN'S PILGRIMS, LINK WRAY, the DICKS, the DICKIES, the UNDERTONES, BLONDIE, the GOGOs, the WEIRDOS, the SCREAMERS, the LOST SOUNDS, the RIVER CITY TANLINES, the FINAL SOLUTIONS, and all other punk, power pop and hardcore favorites!

SUMMER FUN!!!!

2010-01-25T12:34:00.004-05:00

Mother's Children is gonna be headlining February's BACK TO TE BEACH party. One night of Summer fun in the middle of gross Winter. There's gonna be clams, bikini babes, indoor surfing, nerds buried in sand, and a suckling pig. Also on the bill are surf all-stars THE KOKOMO PUNKS featuring members of White Wires, Beach Blankets, Gunsmoke and the Rookers.

TANZ DER YOUTH - I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY 7"

2010-01-23T18:39:00.008-05:00

Being a huge fan of the DAMNED, I must seek out anything DAMNED-related. Especially anything pre-80s, and even more especially anything to do with BRIAN JAMES. His songwriting and guitar chops is what made "Damned Damned Damned" one the best punk albums ever. TANZ DER YOUTH was started by JAMES after he left the DAMNED in 1978; That's all I needed to hear. So I tracked down this single, and well, it's reminiscent of the dark serious British punk bands like the STRANGLERS and MAGAZINE but not really very good. OK at best. TANZ DER YOUTH only made one single. Eventually JAMES would go on to found LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH with Stiv Bators.

more info here: http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/tanzderyouth.htm

(A-Side) I'm Sorry, I'm Sorry

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(B-Side) Delay

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GO DAVEY

2010-01-14T13:45:00.006-05:00

Davey, AKA Male Nurse, AKA the bass player of Mother's Children is recording a song every day for the entire year. He's actually doing it! Check him out!

http://malenursesongs.tumblr.com

ONLY ONES RARE B-SIDE

2010-01-11T02:42:00.007-05:00

"This Ain't All (It's Made Out to Be)" is the B-Side to the wishy-washy "You've Got To Pay" single from 1979. For some reason I haven't been able to find this track listed on any compilations. It shows the rarely seen "rockin" side of the ONLY ONES, and showcases some awesome John Perry guitar work. This is other the song I jam to when "Another Girl..." is played out from excessive listens.

This Ain't All (It's Made Out to Be)

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20/20 - GOING UP WITH MY GIRL 7"

2010-01-07T12:36:00.006-05:00

Two great high-energy 20/20 tracks recorded before their 1981 debut LP. "Going up with my Girl" and "World of Fools" is some of their best stuff, sitting somewhere in-between their 60s Beatles-y sound and their straight-up 80s power pop. Released for the first time in 2008 by Radio Heartbeat Records. I highly suggest you pick up anything you see released on Radio Heartbeat. Easily the coolest new reissue label around!

There is a DOUBLE LP of unreleased 20/20 songs coming soon!

(Side A) Going Up with My Girl

(B Side) World Of Fools

DAVID QUINTON LP

2010-01-04T01:03:00.010-05:00

DAVID QUINTON was the drummer for the Toronto power pop/punk band the MODS, and later was in STIV BATORS' band. This inspired but pretty unknown solo album was released on BOMB Records in 1981, post-STIV. No other band members are credited so I can only assume he played every instrument? I wouldn't say this record is terribly exciting, but there are some very good poppers on here, like "Does it Matter to You", "Out of Control" and a version of "Make up your Mind" that trumps the STIV BATORS version.

More info at David Quinton's Myspace.

Make Up Your Mind

Does it Matter to You

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Out of Control

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JAGS - WOMAN'S WORLD 7"

2010-01-02T13:24:00.006-05:00

The second single from THE JAGS released in 1980 when they were still on fire. "Woman's World" is some near perfect JAGS pop with their trademark vocal melody contesting the styles of JOE JACKSON & ELVIS COSTELLO. The B-Side "Dumb Blonde" was only released on this EP, and is another example of UK power pop at it finest.

(A-Side) Woman's World

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(B-Side) Dumb Blonde

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JAGS - BACK OF MY HAND 7"

2009-12-31T13:30:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year! Here's "Back of my Hand" from 1979. One of the best Power Pop singles EVER made! The B-Side "Double Vision" is only released on this EP, and is pretty damn hot too!

You can find the whole LP at Power Pop Overdose.

(A-Side) Back of My Hand

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(B-Side) Double Vision

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OUTLETS 7"

2009-12-27T17:01:00.004-05:00

THE OUTLETS are a fairly legendary Boston punk band from the early 80s. I knew little about them when I found this 7" in the record bin at Value Village. It just looked well worth 25 cents. This double A-side has two primo tracks of melodic high-energy punk. Kind of reminds me of the REPLACEMENTS, but I actually dig this more. Released in 1982 on the Modern Method label.

Check their myspace for a really good live video from 1980:
http://www.myspace.com/outletsrock

(A-Side) Best Friends

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(AA-Side) Bright Lights

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BLUE PETER - TEST PATTERNS FOR LIVING EP

2009-12-26T15:07:00.010-05:00

BLUE PETER from Toronto (Canada) released this 7 song Punk/New Wave scorcher on Ready Records in 1979. After this, they changed it up in favor of a more New Romantic sound. Nevertheless their first EP "Test Patterns for Living" rules, and the opening track "Same Old Place" is one of the best punk/new wave songs to come out of Canada. Below are my 3 favorite tracks, which includes "Do The Robot." Not the SAINTS song, but it does take some queues from WIRE's "12XU". Download the entire EP. The whole thing is good. I'm sorry that there are surface scratches in some parts!

Same Old Place

Do The Robot

Cloak and Dagger

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T. REXMAS!

2009-12-23T10:01:00.000-05:00

PEZBAND - ON AND ON 7"

2009-12-22T12:57:00.010-05:00

PEZBAND from Chicago were among of the first and best of the second wave power-poppers. With manginas in full force, the band cranked out 3 great albums between 1977 and 1979. "On and On" remains in my opinion their best song. Just perfectly defines the amalgamation of the words POWER and POP. Everything is there, and everything is just right!

Released on Radar Records in the UK in 1978. Both tracks on this 7" are featured on their second album "Laughing in the Dark", a more modernized departure from their first "s/t" album which sounded a lot more like the RASPBERRIES.

(A-Side) On and On

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(B-Side) I'm Leavin'

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PETE STRIDE & JOHN PLAIN - LAUGH AT ME 7"

2009-12-20T21:09:00.021-05:00

My first installment is the great PETE STRIDE & JOHN PLAIN - "Laugh At Me" 45. I picked up this for $1 at Legend Records here in Ottawa a few years ago. You might already know that Stride was the guitarist for THE LURKERS and John Plain was a guitarist for THE BOYS. The side-project released this amazing two-song single in 1980 and an o.k. LP which I managed to pick up in LA. The band is also credited as THE NEW GUITARS. Certainly named after the LURKERS song "New Guitar in Town" which John Plain co-wrote.

The choice A-Side "Laugh at Me" is absolutely fantastic and right up there with 3rd and 4th album era BOYS. I only recently heard the original version by SONNY (of SONNY & CHER), It's a REALLY good folk/pop manifesto, but STRIDE & PLAIN totally made it their own and added a heart-stopping riff to the mix. The B-Side, "Jimmy Brown" is an alternate version of the single by the BOYS. The chorus is the same but the verses are completely different. Not as good as the original but still worthy of a few spins.

(A Side) "Laugh at me"

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(B Side) "Jimmy Brown"

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MOTHER'S CHILDREN SAVE CHRISTMAS

2009-12-14T14:26:00.006-05:00

There's nowhere else we'd rather be than with our great friends on Xmas eve, and we hope you feel the same. We're playing a FREE SHOW with the Girlfriends organized by the cool dudes at Rocknroll Pizza Party at Atomic Rooster. We'll be doing some Christmas carols plus some new ones from our upcoming LP. Hope to see you there!

BORED TO DEATH

2009-12-10T12:55:00.004-05:00

Ken and Mike from Mother's Children have a new DJ night, with Daniel (Beach Blankets, Zebrassiers) & Ian (White Wires, Sedatives) Its called Bored to Death and we just play whatever records we bring, but mostly bad ass 70s and 80 punk. Our virgin voyage is this Friday December 11, and its gonna be contuining on the second Friday of every month.

Come to Ritual (137 Besserer & Dalhousie) its only $2. But we got some good drink specials going. Also, its a Christmas toy drive. Please bring a wrapped present for the kids, or you could bring canned food for the food drive.

MONTREAL ROCKS!

2009-11-17T14:53:00.006-05:00

We're stoked to be playing in Montreal with (in our opinion) two of Canada's most exciting bands. The Walnut Kids and Sonic Avenues!

Check 'em out, they're Mother's Children approved!

Walnut Kids: http://www.myspace.com/thewalnutkids

Sonic Avenues: http://www.myspace.com/sonicavenues

I WONDER WHAT SHE'S DOING TONIGHT

2009-11-06T10:42:00.002-05:00

I SEE THE RAIN

2009-11-04T16:57:00.000-05:00

WHO TOLD YOU??

2009-10-14T14:17:00.000-04:00

MOTHER'S CHILDREN LP

2009-09-27T13:44:00.002-04:00

FYI Mother's Children have been very busy in the studio recording 12 NEW SONGS for an upcoming LP. The recordings are about 85% finished and we are hoping to have a NEW POP LP on SHANG-A-LANG RECORDS out this winter!

TORONTO SHOW

2009-09-10T12:46:00.004-04:00

Hey does anyone read this blog even?? If you do, and you're living in Toronto, we have good news for you! Mother's Children are playing at Sneaky Dee's Friday, September 11th with Box Elders. OK.

OTTAWA GAGA LP

2009-09-02T20:45:00.008-04:00

Hey if you like "Gaga bands" pick up the new OTTAWA GAGA LP it features an unreleased MOTHER'S CHILDREN track. It's also got tracks from Ken & Mike's other band BEACH BLANKETS, Tim and Davey's old band MILLION DOLLAR MARXISTS, and one of Tim's other bands URANIUM COMEBACK.

pick it up here: www.myspace.com/goinggagarecords

It also has sweet tracks from The Creeps, Savage Crimes, Holy Cobras, The White Wires, The Visitors, The Sedatives, Botched Suicides, The Felines, The Fucking Machines and The Band Who's Name is a Symbol.

BOAT CRUISE PARTY.

2009-08-20T14:44:00.016-04:00

Capitan Mihajlo's 30th Birthday Boat Bash 07/09/2009. Pix by Cait Powers.

TWO AWESOME SHOWS!

2009-08-11T03:30:00.008-04:00

We got 2 shows coming up with The City Sweethearts (T.O.) and The Bators (MTL). Two bands that we really like a lot! The first show is on Wednesday in Montreal. I hope that goes OK. (Last time I was in Montreal I got my guitar stolen.) I believe the Sweethearts will have a 7" avallable on Red Lounge Records which I'm very excited to hear.

Then we're playing a house show in Ottawa on Friday night, and it will be a romance explosion! Everybody in Ottawa knows about it, and they can barely contain themselves!

MOM'S KIDS AT BLOOZEFEST CONT'D

2009-07-22T14:58:00.020-04:00

Bluesfest was OK! We got to play a huge venue where we've never even gone to see a show. Unfortunately the show was $25, so not too many of our friends could afford to go, but the 400+ venue still managed to be totally full. We opened for a commercial rock band called Wintersleep, who were nice and courteous enough, and the obvious fan faves of the night....

This is the best review we could've hoped for considering the circumstances:

The opening band was called Mother's Children and they were a good band, or at least they sounded pretty good as I don’t believe they used the PA but rather some extremely loud VOX amps so things were sometimes a bit murky. However, stopping by their MySpace today clarified that they are indeed very good. They also had a great vibe on stage and kept the energy level up in the crowd leading up to Wintersleep.

Here's what one moron had to say about us:

Wintersleep was GREAT last night as usual. It was at Captial Music Hall which is a great intimate venue . They blew the crowd away.

The opening band.... wow, not so much. It was Mother's Children and they were probably the WORST band I've seen all year long. They were terrible but were running around on stage like they were the greatest thing to happen to rock in decades. I had to console FH b/c he would give his right arm to open for Wintersleep and his band would have blown these douchebags out of the water.

This girl, who we will simply call Whore Mouth, is the wife of a guy from the band Rebel Year. I listened to Rebel Year and they probably would've been a better choice for this particular show, but we don't care too much about that.

This educated bashing has just earned Whore Mouth her place atop the Mother's Children Black List! Hopefully we'll see our new friend Laura... oops, Whore Mouth, at the next show!

MOM'S KIDS AT BLUESFEST!

2009-07-06T12:37:00.005-04:00

We are playing at Bluesfest along with Ludacris, The Alan Parsons Project, Kiss, and Busta Ryhmes! (not really!)

Our show is at Capital Music Hall (Not Lebreton flats where all the other bands are playing) this Friday as part of Bluesfest Byward everybody come and dance to the rocknroll band in a really big venue!

REVIEW'D

2009-07-03T15:26:00.003-04:00

Great glam-influenced punk rock from that other America where the nice folk live way, way up north. A dose of power pop and 60s Brit invasion mixed with a healthy helping of THE JOOK, THE SWEET, and THE INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND, to name a few. It's brief but sure leaves its mark, and like all great records makes me thump the rickety tables of MRR demanding more. Hard glam at its best. (SD)

- Maximum Rocknroll

GOING GAGA AGAIN

2009-06-07T12:12:00.009-04:00

MC are playing the 2nd Annual Gaga Weekend along with like 50 other amazing Ottawa bands. We have a new song on the Gaga Records LP which will be out soon, but i don't think its gonna be out in time for the show.

GIVE THE BOYS A HAND...

2009-05-10T19:31:00.003-04:00

Mother's Children performing their hit single at the 7" release show! Footage courtesy of the Gaga Man's digital camera.

NOT SHITTY

2009-04-19T16:05:00.007-04:00

First Review of the 7"!

"Mother's Children is what you'd get if you force fed the Bay City Rollers testosterone. It's what'd happen if you told the Rolling Stones to sound more like the Boys. Or if you switched Marc Bolan's pills and wine with cigarettes and beer. I bet if some tough little leather jacket wearing seventh grade loner from 30 years ago spat his bubblegum into the gravel of the schoolyard baseball diamond and stamped it into a flat, seven inch disc with his cowboy boots, it'd sound like this 45 when you put a needle to it."

-Ben, Standard Issue

45 OUT NOW!

2009-04-17T13:03:00.005-04:00

the MOTHER'S CHILDREN
DANCE TO THE ROCK AND ROLL BAND
b/w SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT I LIKE 45

Order now at:
www.myspace.com/goinggagarecords

Distros and labels contact: ian_manhire(at)hotmail.com for wholesale.

KEEP ON RAVIN' ON!

2009-04-05T14:19:00.003-04:00

DEMAND IT!

2009-03-22T15:55:00.006-04:00

They're here! Our first 7 inch! The Double A-Side: Dance to the rock n' roll band b/w Something about you that I like. Split release with Shang-A-Lang Records and Going Gaga. Get 'em at our upcoming 7 inch Release Party on April 17 at Montgomery Legion with White Wires, Savage Crimes and Zebrassieres! Collect all colors!

THE INFAMOUS CREATURE 69

2009-03-05T18:03:00.001-05:00

SHANG-A-LANG!

2009-03-01T12:51:00.001-05:00

DAVEY vs TIM

2009-02-19T16:43:00.002-05:00

SHANG-A-LANG!

2009-02-18T15:55:00.004-05:00

MOTHER'S CHILDREN vs. SATUES

2009-02-11T11:03:00.000-05:00

PLAY SOME ROCK MUSIC.

2009-02-10T16:28:00.001-05:00

RIP

2009-02-05T13:30:00.003-05:00

MC OPENS FOR PAUL COLLINS

2009-01-28T10:04:00.003-05:00

We are very excited to be playing a last minute show in Montreal, opening for the PAUL COLLINS BEAT! And to sweeten the deal, he is on tour with GENTLEMEN JESSE, what a killer line up! So anyone here in Ottawa with an ounce of taste should trek out to la Belle Province for a great night.

Details:
PAUL COLLINS' BEAT
GENTLEMAN JESSE
MOTHER'S CHILDREN

Montreal- Feb. 4 @ Il Motore (179 Jean-Talon O.)

$12

MALE NURSE?

2009-01-24T02:02:00.004-05:00

Male nurse is davey (the bassman) from M.C.'s solo project that has been going on for a long while now. He (me) just recorded in October, and here is the album for free!

Male Nurse - My Friends Are All Assholes

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YOU WANT AN ENCORE?...

2009-01-19T11:29:00.002-05:00

Here's what Andrew Carver had to say about the Magic Christian show!

SUDBURY

2009-01-14T16:00:00.003-05:00

Based on the words of Tim:

“Maybe you shouldn’t have another beer, Tim?”
“I DESERVE ANOTHER BEER, I WORK AS HARD AS A TRACTOR!”

“Maybe you shouldn’t have a drag of my smoke Tim, I’m very sick.”
"I NEVER GET SICK! I’VE GOT THE CONSTITUTION OF AN OX!”

GOOD TIMES HIT WAKEFIELD

2009-01-08T12:44:00.005-05:00

Holy fuck what a good time. Thanks to the Suppositories dudes for organizing, and to the White Wires for being awesome. Mother's Children play somewhere in the middle. Vid is by Emmanuel.

R I P

2009-01-06T14:48:00.003-05:00

MAGIC CHRISTIAN

2009-01-05T10:58:00.012-05:00

We are very excited about our next gig because we are playing with a super group known as MAGIC CHRISTIAN

"MAGIC CHRISTIAN hails from SAN FRANCISCO and features some serious major players in the power pop/punk/new wave music scene. MAGIC CHRISTIAN includes CYRIL JORDAN who is one of the founders of rock n' roll legends THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES on guitar, CLEM BURKE who played drums for new wave giants BLONDIE and EDDIE MUNOZ on bass who used to play in early 80's power pop greats THE PLIMSOULS. they are fronted by PAUL KOPF who brought the band together to create a true POWER POP SUPER GROUP! "

And we are also very excited to play with our friends the
SONIC AVENUES once again!

GET ON THE BUS!

2008-12-28T13:05:00.004-05:00

Jan 3rd Kaffe 1870 w/ White Wires & Suppositores in Wakefield.
BUS TICKETS $10 get em from us! or at Birdman Sound.

Punk Rules!

2008-12-02T11:45:00.003-05:00

Mother's Children played a set of UK punk a couple of Fridays ago for the 2nd installment of Ottawa's 'Punk Rock Kareoke.' Here's a clip of Scotty Lobotomy performing "Pretty Vacant" with a shuffled MC: Tim on bass, Davey on guit. and Mike on the sloppy garbage can lids! KJ remains on his native instrument...

La Belle Provence

2008-11-25T13:27:00.006-05:00

Mother's Children are going to Montreal again this Friday with our bros the White Wires! We just can't get enough delicious smoked meat, pizzaghetti and wok n' roll! We're playing with local rockers The Loners at Bistro De Paris (4536 St. Denis.) It's FREE/GRATUIT!

Mother's Children

2008-11-11T12:52:00.004-05:00

Quenellefest '08

2008-11-05T09:43:00.005-05:00

Davey's Birthday House Party is on Saturday, and ALL of his current bands (Mother's Children, Black Actors, Cloven Hoof and Male Nurse) will be playing together for the first time ever. Also on the "bill" are Wax Attic and a NEW side proj called Beach Blankets featuring Ken & Mike (Mother's Children) Daniel (Holy Cobras) and Andrew (Fun Funs, Cryptomaniacs.) Only friends of Davey are invited! Contact us or Davey for the address.

Dance to the Animated GIF

2008-10-28T14:17:00.004-04:00

yeah!

PUNK ROCK KARAOKE II

2008-10-10T11:25:00.010-04:00

The dudes from Ottawa Explosion have organized a second Punk Rock Karaoke. It's going down at BABYLON on November 21st. Mother's Children are going to be doing an all U.K. '77 PUNK set. Only one song left to sign up for!!!

These are the songs:

The Clash - Career Opportunities - dave w.

Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant - skottie l.

The Undertones - Teenage Kicks - mandi l.

Stiff Little Fingers - Suspect Device - steve s.

The Jam - In The City - craig p.

The Boys- Sick On You - no one yet

Eddie & the Hot Rods - Teenage Depression - todd f.

KRAZEE KIDS IN MTL!

2008-09-18T10:12:00.013-04:00

We have a couple of upcoming shows that I'd like to give a friendly reminder about. First, on September 27th, we will be making our Motreal debut at L'Escogriffe. Best of all, we get to play with ultra-cool double-'U' bands: Ottawa's White Wires, and Montreal's Walnut Kids!

The following weekend we rock Cafe Dekuf once again, here in Ottawa. We'll be sharing the stage with Ottawa wild-men, the Savage Crimes, and Toronto's uber bad-ass Teenanger! The date for this one is October 3rd, so mark your thingys!

See you soon, my friends.

Rocking On Water

2008-09-12T14:48:00.010-04:00

Last weekend we drove up to Allie's cottage with 8 other bands to play End Of Summer Band Camp. Our van might have lost its exhaust system from driving through the dirt roads, but we had good times rocking out, and being savages in the wilderness!

Line Up:

FunFuns

Mother's Children

Felines

Savage Crimes

Suppositories

White Wires

Sedatives

Visitors

Holy Cobras

REMEMBER THE TIMES? NO REASON OR RHYMES!

2008-08-28T10:52:00.002-04:00

First incarnation.

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!

2008-08-25T13:32:00.015-04:00

Photo courtesy of Emmanuel

We're still reeling from one of the best Saturday Nights of the Summer!

What started out as an innocent Birthday Party/House Show hosted by Davey and MOTHER'S CHILDREN for our pals Steve and Ian, quickly turned into total mindbending rock'n'roll savagery, thanks to impromptu appearances from Montreal's WALNUT KIDS, Toronto's TEENANGER and an army of Tambourinists! All the bands played amazing sets, and everyone lost their minds!

Thanks to everyone who showed up, brought food, brought booze (and gave it to us), partied down, burned effigies, and special thanks to the bands and house tennants!

MOTHER'S CHILDREN will be playing our first out of town show in Montreal with our bros the WALNUT KIDS and WHITE WIRES on September 27th. Check back for more info!

PICS & VIDS

2008-08-20T10:29:00.007-04:00

Some Pics and a Vid from our show last thursday over at the Ottawa Sexplosion.

Mother's Children Lapel Accessories! Rodents not included!!!

2008-08-18T11:17:00.005-04:00

1.5" lapel pins have just arrived in the Mother's Children Shipping and Receiving Department. Quantities are limited, so act fast! 'Mum's Kids' number-one Fan, Teddy the Hamster, sez: "Collect all three!" They are FREE.

T-shirts: we ran out of Men's Medium, and Girl sizes the other night. All we have left are Men's large, so all you big-burly MC Fans come get yer T-shirts! For all you other skinny waifs, we are printing more ASAP!

RAVE ON! Live Vid part III.

2008-08-16T11:57:00.003-04:00

Thanks Felines!!!

Look good all the time.

2008-08-12T00:40:00.002-04:00

Listen up Mutha's Chillun friends and relatives; Go back to school in style with our BRAND NEW Mother's Children t-shirts (some worn, but only briefly and tastefully by us.) Come to our August 14th show at RNR Pizza Party to acquire your very own extremely limited, personally hand printed American Apparel Mother's Children shirt! They are only 8 dollars, which is actually less than buying a plain one from the American Apparel store!