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‘Look Away Now’ – Gripper Lee release an electrifying new EP!

By Ruth Rae
Punky oddballs from East Sussex,UK, Gripper Lee are known for their darkly witty lyrics, earworm hooks, blistering guitar, and expressive drumming. Never a band to stand still, they've just released their latest EP 'Look Away Now' comprising 5 enticing tracks, with new recruit Jusin Saban adding his guitar wizardry to the mix. If you're into insanely catchy, socially Continue Reading
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Unsung Heroes – 9 unsigned bands impress the crowds Undercover at The Holroyd!

By Ruth Rae
Continuing their quest to champion less well-known bands, the excellent Undercover Festival & Events put on a splendid afternoon and evening of live music by unsigned bands at Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford on Saturday 31st May. The Landings, The Dandelion Chain, Torpedoes, Lit Like Vegas, The Boo-Tikis, Sabotage, Shotgun Marmalade, Angerland and MC16 wowed the crowds!Continue Reading
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Album review: The Zipheads revel in a Rock’n’Roll Renaissance!

By Ruth Rae
Our favourite St Albans Rock 'n' Rollers The Zipheads release their third studio album 'Rock'n'Roll Renaissance' today! Twelve terrific tracks chart the influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll upon almost every type of modern music, from Hard Rock to Rhythm & Blues, Pop to Punk, and Swing to Ska. The Zipheads are taking the new album on the road - join them at The Underworld Camden Continue Reading
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Album review: Rat Hole are not scared of calling you a C*nt!

By Ruth Rae
Essex boys Rat Hole are here to take you back to a time when punk was unpretentious, underrated, and unequivocally unspeakable! Debut album 'Proper Cunt Music' dropped on 5th June, along with a riotous album release party at London's legendary Hope & Anchor. Tongue-in-cheek tales of 21st century lads trying to make sense of their frequently tortured lives, their only Continue Reading
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A celebration of everyone: Healthy Junkies new release ‘Son and a Daughter’

By Ruth Rae
One of our favourite tracks from Camden crossover punks Healthy Junkies' latest album, 'Listen To The Mad', has just been released with a truly fabulous video to accompany the song. Positivity radiates brightly throughout 'Son and a Daughter', in spite of its subject matter; gender identity and the bullying that people suffer as a result of not being on the binary.Continue Reading
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Live review: Bar Stool Preachers fill the 100 Club with music, joy & punk passion, ably supported by Voodoo Radio

By Ruth Rae
There are very few bands who would commit to playing their entire back catalogue over two nights in London, particularly when they’ve literally just flown home from LA, straight off the back of recording their fourth album.. However, Bar Stool Preachers are not like most bands – as their growing legions of fans will tell you! Opening proceedings on each evening were the Continue Reading
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A Punk tribute to the late comedy genuis Rik Mayall by Cherry & Peesh – EP review

By Ruth Rae
Anarchic Punk 'n' Poetry duo Cherry & Peesh are bringing their unique blend of energy and irreverence to the fringe circuit with their loving tribute to the late, great actor and comedian Rik Mayall, augmented by the release of a brand new EP; 'The Rik 'N' Roll Show'. Combining sharp wit, catchy tunes, and a touch of chaos (much like Rik on screen and stage!) Cherry & Continue Reading