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Interview a Punk Promoter #3: Mauro of Some Weird Sin

By Alex Goose September 15, 2026

It’s kind of hard to pin down Some Weird Sin to a particular genre. The duo, consisting of Simon and Mauro, specialise in London shows and club nights featuring punk/rock n’ roll/glam/indie-pop/etc. - just trust us when we say it’s all superb stuff! We caught up with Mauro for a chat recently…Continue Reading

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Album review: The Drowns – ‘Harsh Reality’

By Alex Goose September 14, 2026

One question: are the songs any good? That’s what most fans of The Drowns will want to know about ‘Harsh Reality’, the band’s fourth album. Put it this way: it’s unlikely that the Seattle crew are going to take any sharp turns into, say, metalcore or dubstep territory at this stage in the game - thank goodness.Continue Reading

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Drug Church, London Electric Ballroom, 11th Sept 2026

By Alex Goose September 12, 2026

Memo to self: next time you encounter a promising debut release, keep an eye on the band. Back in 2013, I reviewed Drug Church’s first album, ‘Paul Walker’, for another publcation; I enjoyed it, but then life got in the way, and I promptly forgot about the band until I witnessed their triumphant, tent-packing set at last year’s Outbreak Festival. Continue Reading

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Shake Some Acton gig #172, London Hope & Anchor, 2nd Sept 2026

By Alex Goose September 3, 2026

Putting on small-scale gigs mid-week can be a somewhat daunting task, but Shake Some Acton seem to have it down to a fine art. Ok, so the turnout could be better this evening, but there’s no faulting the choice of bands; all of whom have clearly drawn influence from punk, but twisted it into four very different styles.Continue Reading

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South London Punk Collective all-dayer, London Brixton Windmill, 30th August 2026

By Alex Goose August 31, 2026

Well, we were looking forward to a long weekend of doing very little, and then the South London Punk Collective ruined our plans by assembling this beast of an all-dayer. Eight quality bands, plus a free barbecue, for only a tenner?Continue Reading

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EP review: RAD – ‘Rad To The Bone’

By Alex Goose August 27, 2026

Like so many of the best bands, RAD may not take themselves too seriously as people, but ‘Rad To The Bone’ sees them take a huge step towards becoming genuine crossover thrash contenders. The songs within are more musically developed and intricate than anything the Brighton crew have done before...Continue Reading

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Outbreak Festival @ All Points East, London Victoria Park, 23rd August 2026

By Alex Goose August 25, 2026

Following its London debut last year, Outbreak Festival has returned; this time with its most diverse bill to date, and a hell of a lot of dust! Oh well, such are the joys of a post-heatwave festival, and ultimately today’s musical treats are well worth getting a bit grubby.Continue Reading

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Album review: State Power – ‘Hyperstition’

By Alex Goose August 24, 2026

As state of the world addresses go, this debut album from Dutch hardcore crew State Power is up there with the best of them. Much of ‘Hyperstition’ sees them quite rightly railing against modern malaises such as our over-reliance on technology, the disintegration of traditional communities...Continue Reading

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EP review: Thorns – ‘Ready To Strike’

By Alex Goose August 24, 2026

Well, after witnessing their ripper of a gig at London’s Black Heart last month, how could we not check out this new EP from youthful thrash crew Thorns? The Ohio natives’ CV is already pretty damn impressive...Continue Reading

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Instigators, London 100 Club, 21st August 2026

By Alex Goose August 23, 2026

As ever, headliners Instigators are an unfussy bunch, announcing their arrival onstage with little more than a loud power chord, before tearing into the first of a whopping twenty-one songs. Compared with their set at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road earlier this year, vocalist Andy moves about more on the larger stage,...Continue Reading