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Album review: Daily Thompson bond over release of a brand-new record ‘Glue’

By Sonny Tyler
This band is a new one to me, but they've obviously been around for a while, as 'Glue' is Daily Thompson's 7th album release. Musically inspired by late 80"s/early 90's grunge music, 'Glue' was recorded at the aforementioned HQ of grunge in Port Orchard, Seattle. The tone of the album, right down to the cover art, feels autumnal, and these often unpredictable songs have a Continue Reading
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Album Review: Active Slaughter have their say on new 10-inch release on Grow Your Own Records

By Sonny Tyler
Active Slaughter have never been a band to mince their words, and this mini album 'You Bastards!' is no exception. If you think punk rock shouldn't include politics, then think again - punk is protest music after all. This band is coming from an anarcho-punk direction, where a righteous anger fights through their music. Eight angry tracks come at you on ten inches of Continue Reading
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A sunny weekend in Brighton at Bright N Sleazy Festival 2, Daltons, 10th-12th July 2026

By Sonny Tyler
Here we are again, at Daltons, to witness a weekend of punk rock shenanigans at Bright N Sleazy 2. A stellar line-up gathered together by Andy Cavendish of An Alternative Gathering, along with Del Ford from Rats With Wings Records and Lou Moon of Moonpunx Promotions. Over the weekend, there were to be several local bands playing alongside those from afar. Headliners were I Continue Reading
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Album Review : Dogshite drop brand new album on Grow Your Own Records

By Sonny Tyler
Dogshite are based in the big smoke and have been peddling their own form of Anarcho-punk rock for quite some time now. They are also known to inject a little Ska into their tunes, which gives their gigs a danceable and party-like atmosphere. New album 'Violation' is out on Grow Your Own Records and is an enjoyable release for all those punk rockers, ska fans and festy Continue Reading
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Album Review: Dead Strong release ‘147 Days’ musical diary

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Straight out of Austin, Texas, this one man project Dead Strong commentates on the current US political climate... It is indeed melodic punk with a metal edge, and the production values have created an impressive, beefy sound. The musicianship is top-notch but at the end of the day, the lyrics are the star of the show for me. The words very effectively document a difficult Continue Reading
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Album Review: Gloria Mundi revisit unique landmark debut ‘I-Individual’ in timely re-release

By Sonny Tyler
This great 'lost' band had a relatively short existence (1976-79), but the mark they left on the music scene at the time was unquestionable. Gloria Mundi have had an influence upon the alternative music scene ever since. Their landmark debut album 'I-Individual' has now been remastered via Antenna Records, and deserves your attention as a snapshot of a time when art Continue Reading