
Reviews

We’ve just passed the 31st anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death, and it’s safe to say that the much-missed Nirvana frontman would approve heartily of tonight’s bill of noise-mongers at the New Cross Inn. After all, in terms of influences, the four bands are mining the likes of ‘Scentless Apprentice’ infinitely more than a certain deodorant-inspired hit single. Plus, only a Continue Reading

A killer lineup, coastal views, historic setting and one stage of pure punk energy delivering another unforgettable weekend of music, mates, and mayhem - Scarborough Punk Festival 2025!Continue Reading

It’s skate punk, Jim, but not as we know it. In truth, to saddle Dutch Nuggets with that tag would be to sell them short - they’re too inventive and too downright odd to be written off as mere bit-players on the soundtrack of the latest incarnation of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Continue Reading

Ever wonder how London became one of the most popular punk bands in history? Well then, this book is for you! Inside, you'll find all of the information you want and need, plus much more! Author John Van Der Kiste named the after the band's debut single ‘Everyone’s A Winner’. It’s an interesting, exciting, shocking, and overall fun book to read.Continue Reading

Ah, spring is in the air, and we’ve been bathed in sunshine all week, so what better way to celebrate than to cram ourselves into murky Camden pub/goth haunt/institution The Dev for an evening of of metal-tinged crust/hardcore thrills? Oh, and did we mention that it’s free entry?Continue Reading

Tonight, the New Cross Inn plays host to straight-edge hardcore as it oughta be. In the wrong hands, the movement has too often been used as a tool to (sometimes literally) beat non-believers, but no-one’s getting dirty looks for enjoying a beer or two tonight. Rather, this evening’s bands embody the idea that hardcore gigs can be so much more than just a way for folks to Continue Reading

Craving some punk/garage/rock n' roll thrills? You've come to the right place! It’s been three months since we last caught up with Shake Some Acton, and they’ve clearly hit the ground running after the Christmas break. Five quality punk and rock n’ roll bands - Family Of Strangers, The Phobics, Glitter Kick, Deaf Devils and Menace - for only a tenner? At one of east Continue Reading

Scarborough Punk Festival 2024 was an amazing event - top photographer Phil Thorns presents the best of the action! Published in a fabulous 72 page book, featuring his awesome shots of Buzzcocks, Anti Nowhere League, Rezillos, Ruts DC, Chelsea, Goldblade, The Members, Hung Like Hanratty, and Face Up on Day One. Covering Day Two in the book, there are yet more great Continue Reading

March 2025 sees The Wildhearts return with their 11th studio album; 'Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts'. Featuring their new line-up, coming out on a new label, and as always, focusing on new music! 'Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts' has some great songs for the punk rock fan, and I do feel it gets better and grabs you after a couple of listens. The best Wildhearts album? Continue Reading

An all-day music event takes quite some planning; and these days it's a risky venture.. Fortunately for us, Undercover Festival and Events are seasoned pros, and the Chillitown Fayre afternoon and evening drew in a capacity crowd from across several regions! Featuring 9 bands from across the Ska / Punk / Dub/ Reggae / Folk tradition, including: Nihilist, Baldhead, Continue Reading