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Album review: Ultrabomb’s third LP ‘The Bridges That We Burn’

By Hannah Calver
Punk rock power trio UltraBomb are based in Minneapolis, with the members having been in well-known bands beforehand - Hüsker Dü, Social Distortion, Agent Orange, Adolescents, and Soul Asylum. Third album The Bridges That We Burn’ mixes melodic punk with alternative rock, keeping it modern and relevant. They call out political and social issues, while still keeping their Continue Reading
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Live review: A Punk Rock Outlook 6 at The Outlook, Reading, 17/4/26

By Hannah Calver
It’s that time of year again! Another awesome Punk showcase at The Outlook in Reading, UK, hosted by the incredible Launch Control and Shadow Promotions. This one was a lot of fun and was a well needed night out! It’s great that Reading has such an amazing punk scene, and what better way to celebrate that than with a gig? Joining Launch Control were locals bands Halloran Continue Reading
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Album Review: Broadwing release their debut ‘Duck and Cover’

By Hannah Calver
Based in Portland, Maine, Broadwing are a pop-punk trio. Their debut album ‘Duck and Cover’ which drops today, 16th April 2026. The album is produced by Tom Denney, ex-guitarist for A Day To Remember, who also features on an album track himself. I love when bands take risks, so Broadwing have caught my attention with that for sure! I love the authentic pop-punk with hints Continue Reading
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Rage DC’s 4th album launch at Facebar, Reading, 12th April 2026

By Hannah Calver
Local Punk heroes Rage DC released their fourth album ‘Mind Your Head’ on 12th April 2026, and celebrated its release with an album launch gig that same afternoon! Compèried by Rock Radio UK presenter Griff Griffiths, this massive punk party also included Public Service Announcement, Order #227 and Read Anger. So much fun was had by the bands and everyone who attended!Continue Reading
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Album review: Rage DC’s long-awaited release – ‘Mind Your Head’

By Hannah Calver
We hope you know who Rage DC are? Originally forming back in 1996 in Bracknell, Berkshire UK, the band are very well known in the punk scene. They are now bringing out their long-awaited and much anticipated fourth album ‘Mind Your Head’ on 12th April 2026. This LP is packed with 14 incredible tracks, including a couple of older unrecorded numbers which they have played Continue Reading
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Album Review: King Goon’s sophomore ‘Oh My!’

By Hannah Calver
Describing themselves as a six-piece punk rock band with a bad ska habit, King Goon are based in South Wales. Now they are back with their second, 11 track album ‘Oh My!’ dropping on 11th April 2026, and are hosting a launch event to celebrate its release at Hippos, High Street, Swansea the same day - which is free to attend! If you love bands who take risks with their Continue Reading
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Album review: Pet Needs release ‘Elbows Out! This Is Capitalism’

By Hannah Calver
Colchester four-piece Pet Needs are back with their fourth studio album ‘Elbows Out! This Is Capitalism’. Vocalist Johnny Marriott explains: "We wanted to make an album that people would love to listen to all the way through, so we decided to tell a story. Being a musician right now is an act of defiance. Even with artificial intelligence and late capitalism doing Continue Reading
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Album Review: Crimson Riot Release ‘Third Time’s A Charm’

By Hannah Calver
Las Vegas punk trio Crimson Riot officially formed back in 2017, but they have been playing music together for over 15 years. The band are set to release their third full-length album ‘Third Time’s A Charm’ on 20th March 2026 via Leg Lamp Records. What an incredible album this is! I love that both Roxy and Chris share the lead vocals, not a lot of bands do this. The album Continue Reading