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Flamin' Groovies London Sep 2026 - photo by Ruth Rae
Punk News Reviews

Live review: Flamin’ Groovies celebrate 50 years of ‘Shake Some Action’ with The Peawees & Music City, 229 London 19/9/26

By Ruth Rae
Just over 50 years ago, a pivotal Punk moment occurred in London -  on 4th July, at The Roundhouse, San Francisco-based Flamin’ Groovies headlined a show. New York's Ramones were in support, making their UK debut. The Stranglers won the prestigious spot as British support act. To commemorate, I made sure to grab a ticket for the Flamin’ Groovies 'Shake Some Action' Continue Reading
Malcolm McLaren - photo by Martyn Goodacre
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‘Anarchy! McLaren Westwood Gang’ Boxset release celebrates Punk’s 50th year

By Ruth Rae
Releasing on 25th September 2026, to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Punk Festival at the 100 Club, Cadiz Music is bringing out a limited edition boxset - including a reissue of the acclaimed (but rarely seen) 2015 documentary film, 'Anarchy! The McLaren Westwood Gang',  directed by Phil Strongman. With just 500 copies available, 'Anarchy! McLaren Westwood Gang' Continue Reading
The Meffs - March 2026 Roundhouse London main - photo copyright Per-Åke Wärn
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Album review: The Meffs mean ‘Business’ on album #2

By Ruth Rae
Fancy getting angry for 35 minutes? The Meffs have you covered. Their sophomore album 'Business' is ready to blast your ears from tomorrow, 11th September 2026, via Frontiers Label Group. Featuring 11 tracks of gloriously scrappy, politically-charged punk that takes swings at the music industry, corrupt systems, performative authenticity and pretty much anything else Continue Reading
Eastfield main - photo by Ruth Rae
Punk News Reviews

Live review: Hot Flushes/High Voltage gig – fun and fundraising for The Menopause Charity!

By Ruth Rae
Eastfield, The Duel, Cherry & Peesh, Marie and the Meltdownz, and Dinosaur Skull do MoonPunx proud at their end-of-season show at Camden's Fiddler's Elbow, raising awareness of older women in Punk and to raise funds for The Menopause Charity. This is the stuff the best gigs are made of - everyone enjoying themselves, and supporting every other person in the room, on stage Continue Reading