Home Archive by category New Releases

New Releases

New Releases Punk News Reviews

Album review: The Molotovs debut – ‘Wasted On Youth’ – is anything but!

By Ruth Rae
The Molotovs' eagerly anticipated debut album 'Wasted On Youth' is a bold mix of new wave punk, indie, and garage rock, showcasing the band's raw energy and sharp songwriting. It explores themes of social and political awareness, and conveys a sense of being personally overwhelmed, connected yet internally fragmented, brimming with hope and youthful energy, yet grounded in Continue Reading
Buzzcocks in NYC Sept 11 2024 - Photo credit Janette Beckman
New Releases Punk News Reviews

Album review: Buzzcocks make an ‘Attitude Adjustment’

By Nic Howden
Steve Diggle’s decision to keep Buzzcocks going, taken after the all-star Pete Shelley tribute show at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019, is a pressure. Of course the band can’t be the same, but it means any new record bearing the brand is judged against that back catalogue. Recorded in London, 'Attitude Adjustment' is Diggle in more predictable voice than he was on 'Sonics In Continue Reading
Knives winter 2025 main
New Releases Punk News Reviews

KNIVES release new EP: ‘REGLITTER 1’

By Hannah Calver
We sincerely hope that KNIVES are on your listening radar! From Bristol, UK, the band released their debut album ‘Glitter’ in May 2025. They have since dropped a reimagining of it, to be released in two parts, the first, ‘REGLITTER 1’ was out on 19th November 2025 via Marshall Records, including two new tracks. They may be short songs, but they hold so much passion! You Continue Reading
Joyless v Griff 5446 main
New Releases Punk News

Video Premiere: GRIFF’s version of ’54-46′ gets a Dub makeover!

By Ruth Rae
Punktuation Magazine is proud to present for your listening pleasure the Pete 'Joyless' Jones remix of Griff Griffiths' version of Toots and The Maytals '54-56'. Joyless has created a mellow groove supplemented by his dub-tastic bass lines to give this track a laid-back, head-bobbing new sound, including Griff's distinctive chuckle at the end! We love it - check out the Continue Reading
New Releases Punk News Reviews

Album review: Hello Cosmos – ‘Come Out Tonight’

By Alex Goose
Like many of the best punk records, ‘Come Out Tonight’ is fuelled by a strong sense of discontent. You can be assured that lead single ‘Gig Buddies’ with its squalling, spidery riff and impassioned vocals, is not an ode to getting lagered up and jumping around with your mates. No, this is the work of a band on a mission to raise the alarm before it’s too late.Continue Reading
NONTHEWISER main -Bandphoto_Wall
New Releases Punk News Reviews

EP Review: NONTHEWISER call out growing darkness in this world with ‘Injustice for All’

By Ruth Rae
Taking everything they love from the Californian punk rock scene of the '90s and mixing it with their Scandinavian heritage, Swedish punks NONTHEWISER create fast, fierce, and melodic punk rock! The band return stronger than ever with their latest EP release 'Injustice For All', diving into the pressures of family, faith, and a world where justice rarely lands where it should..Continue Reading
Crymwav band promo pic Dug Moore
New Releases Punk News

You’re being watched…LA’s CRYMWAV unleash new single video ‘Speak No Evil’

By Ruth Rae
The mood is dark, but the music and message hit hard, stamped with CRYMWAV’s signature twist on the classic rock sound.. 'Speak No Evil' is about creeping fascism, big tech, and the sense that you’re always being watched, so watch what you say... New drummer Pat Muzingo (Junkyard) kicks things off with a Jerry Nolan–esque drum intro, while a gothic piano/harpsichord break Continue Reading
New Releases Punk News Reviews

Album review: Half Dizzy release sophomore LP ‘Yard Sale’

By Hannah Calver
Long Island, USA's gritty skate punk rock band Half Dizzy released their long-awaited full-length album ‘Yard Sale’ on 12th December 2025, via Punkerton Records. Epic riffs, honest lyrics, and so much passion and emotion goes into every second of this album which is noticeable immediately. 'Yard Sale' has personally helped me understand some things better and has made me Continue Reading