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They’ve done it again! ‘Gaslight’ – the illuminating new single from Healthy Junkies

By Ruth Rae
Punk rock renegades Healthy Junkies unleashed their latest single ‘Gaslight’ on Halloween, a raw, melodic, and emotionally charged anthem about psychological manipulation and the fight to reclaim your identity. Combining fierce guitars, urgent vocals, and an anthemic chorus, ‘Gaslight’ channels the band’s trademark mix of punk energy and fearless honesty.Continue Reading
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Album review: HEED CASE shine a light on their Neurodivergent experiences through punk banger ‘Mongo’

By Ruth Rae
HEED CASE shine a light on their Neurodivergent experiences through punk banger ‘Mongo’. An unashamedly unvarnished, fantastically frenetic, first-rate, follow-up to last yaer's 'All The Rage' sees Newts, Si and Mr Dusty draw directly from their individual experiences, offering an honest look at the ways neurodivergence shapes everyday life in unpredictable, frustrating, Continue Reading
WitchDoktors Sep 2025 by Ruth Rae
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Album review: WitchDoktors conjure up riveting Rock’n’Roll magic with IZZATSO?

By Ruth Rae
Yes, you CAN improve on perfection! Join the Doks and friends on a magnetizing mission into musical agility.. WitchDoktors' sixth studio LP ‘IZZATSO?’ drops on Halloween 2025 via Bomber Music. "Well worth the wait" doesn't even begin to portray how terrific this album is - or how each and every collaboration with guest musicians has added so much to its tracks. The title Continue Reading
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Live Review: The Stranglers ‘51’ Tour, Leeds o2 Academy, 17th Oct 2025

By Ruth Rae
Now into their 51st touring year, The Stranglers have survived many of the very worst things that can happen to a band. Their immense and impressive back catalogue stretches through the decades, yet it’s been a point of consternation for many fans that despite a wealth of material, they were hearing the same songs over and over again when the band played live. Fortunately, Continue Reading
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Undercover Festival makes its unforgettable debut in Essex – Day One review!

By Ruth Rae
A new location (at the Showground, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre), a slightly different format, yet still the same warm welcome, plus of course their accustomed array of top bands and artists. There are music festivals, and then there is Undercover Festival - a place where those of us who love alternative music will always make new friends, while discovering great new Continue Reading
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Four weeks until Undercover Festival – don’t miss these great bands topping off the season in South Essex!

By Ruth Rae
The Festival season isn't over - Undercover will host a fantastic line-up - join us there for 2 music-packed days at The Showground, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre nr Wickford, on 26th and 27th September 2025. Featuring an impressive array of established bands, including Subhumans, Skids, Popes of Chillitown and Eddie & The Hot Rods, plus a top selection of newer and Continue Reading
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Video premiere – Griff and Smiley release their version of the Beatles Classic ‘Twist & Shout’!

By Ruth Rae
Rock Radio UK DJ, musician, and all-round mega personality Griff Griffiths is back with a joyful cover of one of his all-time favorite songs, 'Twist and Shout'. Teaming up once more with Sunshine Corner Studios producer Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard who also plays drums on the track, and Darren Beale from the Boomtown Rats on guitar, the song and video celebrate music, family and fun. Continue Reading