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EP review: ‘Industrial Area Swimming Centre’ from Utopia Development Corporation

By Ruth Rae February 25, 2026

Following several quarters of disappointing employee morale and unprofitable emotional expression, Northampton-based mega-enterprise Utopia Development Corporation is releasing its debut EP, 'Industrial Area Swimming Centre' - a title inspired by one of the most misleading pieces of public signage in the United Kingdom. Killing Joke meets The Fall in this now-deserted Continue Reading

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Album review: Picasso Blot – ‘Against The Wall’

By Alex Goose February 24, 2026

The band have clearly honed their craft over the years, and hence they display serious chops on ‘Against The Wall’ - with elements of crossover thrash throughout. Think along the lines of ‘The Massacre’-era Exploited, and you’ll have a rough idea where Picasso Blot are coming from.Continue Reading

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Album review: Dealing With Damage – ‘The London Particular’

By Alex Goose February 24, 2026

It’s Dealing With Damage, Jim, but not quite as we know them. The London quintet are smart enough not to have totally abandoned their signature punk/post-hardcore sound, but they’ve certainly taken a few bold steps forward on this, their third album.Continue Reading

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Album review: Bamberdöst – ‘Dharmageddon’

By Alex Goose February 23, 2026

Musically, they could loosely be described as SoCal style pop-punk, but there’s a slightly gritty edge to their sound, as well as a certain world-weary humour - again, what you might expect from folks who’ve not just played but lived punk rock for most of their lives.Continue Reading

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EP Review: ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’ by Grapefruit

By Lawerence Linton February 23, 2026

I was recently given an EP to review from Hawaiian punk/ska band Grapefruit - a long-standing group from Kailua, Oahu – titled ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’. Formed in 1992, the trio of Brandon (guitar/vocals), Justin (bass/vocals), and Tom (drums) have shared the stage with major acts in the punk scene, including the legendary Green Day. A blend of raw energy, memorable Continue Reading

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Album review: Not The Face! release ‘How Vulgar’

By Hannah Calver February 22, 2026

Brighton-based punk band Not The Face! formed back in 2019, releasing their self-titled EP in 2020, and have now released their 12 track debut album ‘How Vulgar’. The whole album is sick as fuck, and I highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t already. Go skank and dance ‘til your hearts give out!Continue Reading

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Album review: Active Bastard – ‘The Golem’

By Alex Goose February 22, 2026

In two words; beautifully bleak. Much of this album is steeped in gothic atmospherics and none-more-black humour - just scroll down and look at those song titles, for goodness sake. Continue Reading

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Bratakus, London The Grace, 19th Feb 2026

By Alex Goose February 21, 2026

Thank you, Bratakus, for saying so much of what - unfortunately - still needs to be said, and it’s heartening that the crowd (well, most of us, anyway) listen closely to Scottish sibling duo Brèagha and Onnagh Cuinn when they take on topics like toxic masculinity (‘Real Men Eat Meat’) and poor gig etiquette.Continue Reading

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Live review: STARCAT with The Go Go Cult at Reading Facebar, 12th Feb 2026

By Ian Ladlow February 20, 2026

Neal X is accompanied by the legendary Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom and Phil from The Polecats as STARCAT, for a night of old school rock n roll at Reading Facebar. Covering almost 80 years worth of rock n roll history, this could be an early contender for gig of the year. Opening are the ever-reliable local gothabilly punks The Go Go Cult.Continue Reading

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Album review: Aurevoir Sòfia – ‘Scuola Sòfia’

By Alex Goose February 20, 2026

Overall ‘Scuola Sòfia’ is far too good to be pigeonholed as some kind of musical curiosity; it’s as good a hardcore record as you’re likely to hear all year.Continue Reading

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Reviews

EP review: ‘Industrial Area Swimming Centre’ from Utopia Development Corporation

Album review: Picasso Blot – ‘Against The Wall’

Album review: Dealing With Damage – ‘The London Particular’

Album review: Bamberdöst – ‘Dharmageddon’

EP Review: ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’ by Grapefruit

Album review: Not The Face! release ‘How Vulgar’

Album review: Active Bastard – ‘The Golem’

Bratakus, London The Grace, 19th Feb 2026

Live review: STARCAT with The Go Go Cult at Reading Facebar, 12th Feb 2026

Album review: Aurevoir Sòfia – ‘Scuola Sòfia’

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