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Live review: Ruts DC celebrate 45 years of ‘Grin & Bear It’ with WitchDoktors and Joe Bitter!

By Ruth Rae
Can you believe it's been 45 years since The RuTs released their second album 'Grin & Bear It'? Promising a set to include several rarely-played songs from the album, RuTs DC hit the road in November 2025 on a short UK tour. Second stop was the unlikely town of Esher, accopanied by the mighty WitchDoktors on their 'IZZATSO?' album release tour and local hero Joe Bitter.Continue Reading
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Album review: Satanic Spanish punks Deaf Devils set to destroy with their debut!

By Ruth Rae
Having spent much of the last 5 years tearing up stages all across Europe, Valencia, Spain-based whirlwind band Deaf Devils have finally managed to slow down for long enough to record their self-titled debut album. Capturing their wild live sound on a record was always going to be a big ask, but Deaf Devils come dangerously close to it on this monumental debut LP. A band Continue Reading
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EP Review: Dutch punks Antillectual’s new record, in their native language!

By Herman de Tollenaere
After expressing themselves in the English language for over 20 years, Antillectual is taking a radical turn, with an EP sung entirely in Dutch. For this release, the band felt urged to write songs in their mother tongue about local symptoms of the current global shift to the right. The title of the new EP, 'Antillectueel' is the Dutch translation of the band name.Continue Reading
On The Huh band Aug 2025
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Album review: Norwich punks On The Huh get more beers ‘n’ cheers in ‘Second Time Around’

By Ruth Rae
On The Huh have developed into a real powerhouse on the Punk scene. Their appropriately named new album 'Second Time Around' is ready to be unleashed upon the world! With a solid Rock‘n’Roll foundation underpinning On The Huh's street punk sound, this is an skilfully produced second record. For a feel-good, friendly, fun album you won't find much better - it's a night down Continue Reading