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Album review: Gogol Bordello boldly state; ‘We Mean It, Man!’

By Hannah Calver
From the lower east side of Manhattan, American punk rock band Gogol Bordello  originally formed back in 1999 and have just released their 10th album ‘We Mean It, Man!’ on 13th February 2026 via frontman Eugene Hütz’s label Casa Gogol Records. The album has 12 tracks and three of them include guests - ‘Boiling Point’ features Grace Bergere, ‘From Boyarka to Boyaca’ Continue Reading
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Better Than The Book celebrate Ten Years On at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 5th Feb 2026

By Hannah Calver
DIY ska punk/pop punk Better Than The Book is a music project created by Nick Standing back in 2012. He has since released 1 EP and 3 full-length albums. Nick organised this gig to celebrate 10 years since the release of his debut full-length album ‘Two Years On’, with special guests Look What Happened and LUVD. Seeing Nick and his band play their debut live show was an Continue Reading
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Album review: Punk Rock Creatives Podcast – compilation record for charity

By Hannah Calver
The creator of Punk Rock Creatives Podcast - Marie Repulsive - teamed up with Dammit Records to release a compilation album made up of tracks from 15 bands, plus 1 poem, with the proceeds going to Protected Paws Animal Rescue charity. Overall, this is an absolutely awesome album. A great mixture of bands, a unique poem, and so many incredible messages. It’s quite unique Continue Reading
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ill jill release debut EP ‘My Body Is Mine To Decide’

By Hannah Calver
Swedish queercore band ill jill are an innovative new band to the local punk scene, forming back in 2023. Their musical background spans different genres and projects and is a mix of members from, among others, Syndromet , Limba Power and Animal Nights. They tell us "We don't take ourselves too seriously – but our message is important." Their debut EP ‘My Body Is Mine To Continue Reading
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Album review: Charlie Harper releases ‘An Anarchy Of Demons’ soundtrack

By Hannah Calver
As many of you know, Charlie Harper of the UK Subs has written his autobiography ‘An Anarchy Of Demons’, which was released on 5th September 2025 via Earth Island Books. He has since released a soundtrack to go alongside it. There’s not just music on here, Charlie also reads some snippets of his book from different chapters. And it’s not just UK Subs playing on here, Continue Reading
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KNIVES release new EP: ‘REGLITTER 1’

By Hannah Calver
We sincerely hope that KNIVES are on your listening radar! From Bristol, UK, the band released their debut album ‘Glitter’ in May 2025. They have since dropped a reimagining of it, to be released in two parts, the first, ‘REGLITTER 1’ was out on 19th November 2025 via Marshall Records, including two new tracks. They may be short songs, but they hold so much passion! You Continue Reading
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Album review: Half Dizzy release sophomore LP ‘Yard Sale’

By Hannah Calver
Long Island, USA's gritty skate punk rock band Half Dizzy released their long-awaited full-length album ‘Yard Sale’ on 12th December 2025, via Punkerton Records. Epic riffs, honest lyrics, and so much passion and emotion goes into every second of this album which is noticeable immediately. 'Yard Sale' has personally helped me understand some things better and has made me Continue Reading
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Tape It Shut’s album launch gig, The Butler, Reading 6th Dec 2025

By Hannah Calver
Reading, UK punk band Tape It Shut just released their first full length studio album - ‘Suspicious Package’ - on 27th November 2025, and to celebrate its release, they arranged an album launch gig with a rad lineup of bands, including Skinhawk, Get Fucked, Everyone Lies, Making Friends, Old Chase, Contraptions, Missing The Scene, Blagged and of course themselves! The Continue Reading
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EP review: Geezapunx release ‘Banned Practice’

By Hannah Calver
From Basingstoke and Portsmouth, UK, Geezapunx are a cheeky blend of authentic and rebellious 70’s old school punk. They have released their latest EP ‘Banned Practice’, announcing it on Facebook on 17th November 2025. The whole EP is extremely well written and sounds like proper old school punk. The songs are fun and catchy, making you want to dance and skank so much!Continue Reading
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Album review: The Puncturists release ‘I’m Not Alright’

By Hannah Calver
Originally forming back in 2022, The Puncturists are a Yorkshire-based, female fronted garage punk band, who have recently released their first full studio album ‘I’m Not Alright’ on 1st November 2025. Recorded in a brewery, ‘I’m Not Alright’ is a great album, has some relatable moments, and helps you to let off some steam when you need to! Go give it a listen and find out Continue Reading