Reviews
There is something ludicrous but very life-affirming about standing in a field with other 50-somethings and singing, “If the kids are united, they will never be divided”. More than four decades ago, when Jimmy Pursey’s Sham 69 released their punk rock anthem in 1979, the angry teenagers it spoke to imagined they would stay young […]Continue Reading
In a new book author, Aaron Carne explores the legacy of the U.S. Ska scene. Punktuation caught up with the author to discuss his idea behind the book. If you’ve ever felt that ska is unfairly maligned, not taken seriously, or not given the musical credibility afforded to other genres, then you are not alone. […]Continue Reading
The Chicago punk rockers Rise Against drop their long-awaited album 'Nowhere Generation' this Friday, June 4th - but is it any good?Continue Reading
When a band like The Offspring return with a new album after a long hiatus, there is always that gnawing thought - 'I hope it doesn't suck'. Luckily, when Let The Bad Times Roll, dropped last week, there was a collective sigh of relief from the fansContinue Reading
Australian femme punk rockers Blussh and Whalehouse have lifted the pandemic blues, with a live show in their hometown, making the most of the Covid free bubble the country is working hard at maintaining. Continue Reading
London punks Drones have returned with their sophomore album Our Hell Is Right Here and it’s a certified pent-up powder keg of energy ready to explode into the charts.Continue Reading
Ska punk legends Goldfinger are back, giving 2020 a big middle finger, with their new album Never Look Back.Continue Reading
Socially-distanced trestle tables for six. Beer brought to you on trays, not thrown over you by an over-excited muppet! And please stay seated – we’ll bring the merch to you. It’s a punk gig, but not as you know it! A point not lost on Riskee lead singer Scott Picking who announces at the top of the […]Continue Reading
San Francisco punk band, Culture Abuse to release a mega 29 track album of demos, covers & alternate recordingsContinue Reading
Pop Punk's Still Not Dead with New Found Glory back with an absolute belter that's guaranteed to put some bounce back into your life. Continue Reading