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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
Bar Stool Preachers at 100 Club London
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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
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The Chords UK, helmed by Chris Pope, release the mammoth 44-track ‘But Then Again: The Best of The Chords UK’

By Ruth Rae
Designed to truly tell the tale of The Chords UK, ‘But Then Again’ is an ambitious and inventive collection, featuring new and previously unreleased tracks, remastered / remixed / remade versions of favourites, unashamedly obscure B-sides, and even live recordings. Chris Pope and The Chords UK have unlocked a veritable treasure trove of music with ‘But Then Again: The Best Continue Reading