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Album Review: The Menstrual Cramps say ‘We’re Not Ovaryacting’

By Sonny Tyler
Formed and based in Bristol, UK, The Menstrual Cramps have applaudingly never held back with their righteous manifesto. They are proudly, self described as a "DIY, loud, queer, anti-fascist, pro-choice, intersectional and feminist" band. 'We're Not Ovaryacting' is actually the band's first online album, recorded at home in true DIY fashion back in 2017, and this vinyl and 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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Rock N Roll Circus: Sheffield’s Greatest Show on Earth is back in town (27th -31st August 2025) PART 4

By Phil Thorns
Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Sam Scherdel, Lady of Mars, Sleeper, Weave, Girlband, The Lilacs, The Kairos, The North, Jamie Webster, Arkayla, Matt Felix, Embrace, Somebody's Child, Frankie Beetlestone, Ocean Colour Scene, Freddie Halkon, Chanel Yates and James on Day 4!Continue Reading
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Rock N Roll Circus: Sheffield’s Greatest Show on Earth is back in town (27th -31st August 2025) PART 3

By Phil Thorns
Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Cruz, Sunburst, The Outcharms,The Rosadocs, Steve Edwards, Lottery Winners, The Ramona Flowers, Rosie Alice, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, Everly Pregnant Brothers, The Denabys, Groove Armada, Precious Papala and Reverend and the Makers on Day 3!Continue Reading
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Album review: Old Chase release ‘At The End Of All The Thrills’

By Hannah Calver
From London and Brighton, Old Chase are a skate punk band who are releasing their third album ‘At The End Of All The Thrills’ on 3rd October 2025. Consisting of 11 short tracks, the longest is their last track ‘Endgame’, at 2 minutes 47 seconds. They may be brief, but each song has a lot of energy and passion! Fast, melodic, hardcore, rapid, aggressive, and catchy as fuck!Continue Reading