Punk News
It’s been another boiling, sweaty day in London, so the prospect of spending the evening in a packed Underworld is not hugely appealing. However, needs must, because tonight the godfathers of crossover thrash and the godfathers of New York hardcore have joined forces for what is sure to be an absolute blinder of a gig, so how could we pass up the chance to witness it?Continue Reading
Pansy Division are finally back in town after nearly three decades, and they waste no time, getting us pogoing away to the introductory salvo of ‘Fem In A Black Leather Jacket’, ‘Bunnies’ and ‘Dick Of Death’. As you’ve probably already gathered from those song titles, they don’t take themselves too seriously.Continue Reading
Brighton trio Gulls bring their own brand of Punk-Rock-Poem-Pop to new single 'Womb Raider', which highlights the struggle for bodily autonomy and the political forces seeking to restrict it. Check out the single's video, premiered exclusively on Punktuation! MagazineContinue Reading
June was a month of getting out there and supporting the Punk community for Punk Rock Creatives Podcast, alongside special guests Trystan O’Connell of Bullitz23 and Inferno Recording Studios, singer-songwrister Rita Lynch, Jo-Jo O’Donoghue from Jo-Jo & The Teeth, Gemima Gallier from Boom Boom Womb and Punk legend Roman JuggContinue Reading
Self-described power-punk trio Thronk! are Newport/Weston-Super-Mare based, and their drummer, Rich Brown, was the original Split Dogs drummer. New 5-track EP 'Kick Me While I'm Down’ certainly doesn't hang about, and it is old school skate-core personified. Thronk! are also a band with a sense of humour!Continue Reading
On the eve of their latest single - 'Oh L La' - launch, Ruth caught up with London Alt-punks Healthy Junkies to discuss the single, and their plans for this year.Continue Reading
A fascinating, thought-provoking and sometimes shocking insights into the 1976-7 Punk explosion, Mark Sloper's documentary film '50 Years of Punk' hits a screen near you in September. Including interviews from famous names who lived through it, you’ll be entertained by their exploits, surprised by some of their opinions, laughing at the funny moments, and shocked by some Continue Reading
Explode The TV are clearly in a playful mood tonight, throwing a handful of covers into their set, including a superb rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’. The shimmering guitars and post-punk grooves of their own songs are just as compelling, though.Continue Reading
Italian band Spleen’s debut album gushes grunge-punk and bleeds raw emotion. Dished up with a generous side of indie-punk goodness, ‘Gush’’s DNA can be traced back to early 90s alternative, emo and even new wave. Part angsty, part melancholy and part optimistic – the album has its share of complex emotional moments: exploring themes of intense relationships, social Continue Reading
“People don’t want to see the guy next door on stage; they want to see a being from another planet.” Those are the words of Lemmy (RIP), and he’d clearly approve of headliners The Schizophonics - in particular singer/guitarist Pat, who is an absolute force of nature.Continue Reading


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