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Drug Church, London Electric Ballroom, 11th Sept 2026

By Alex Goose September 12, 2026

Memo to self: next time you encounter a promising debut release, keep an eye on the band. Back in 2013, I reviewed Drug Church’s first album, ‘Paul Walker’, for another publcation; I enjoyed it, but then life got in the way, and I promptly forgot about the band until I witnessed their triumphant, tent-packing set at last year’s Outbreak Festival. Continue Reading

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Punk Rock Creatives – Summer 2026 update!

By Marie Repulsive September 11, 2026

For Punk Rock Creatives Podcast, taking a break doesn't mean doing nothing… Marie is back with her latest updates, including; recording with The Pukes again, and with her new band Marie & the Meltdownz, talking to some fascinating people for future episodes, and working with Pete Bentham on the new theme tune! Continue Reading

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Album review: The Meffs mean ‘Business’ on album #2

By Ruth Rae September 10, 2026

Fancy getting angry for 35 minutes? The Meffs have you covered. Their sophomore album 'Business' is ready to blast your ears from tomorrow, 11th September 2026, via Frontiers Label Group. Featuring 11 tracks of gloriously scrappy, politically-charged punk that takes swings at the music industry, corrupt systems, performative authenticity and pretty much anything else Continue Reading

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Album Review: Slalom D release ‘I Choose My Own Way To Burn’, giving us a lesson in melodic punk rock with a heart

By Sonny Tyler September 10, 2026

Slalom D, Sunderland's finest, bring out their third album on Serial Bowl Records. Tilte 'I Choose My Own Way To Burn' comes from a quote by anti-fascist Sophie Scholl, who was put to death in her early 20's for peacefully protesting against the Nazi regime. There's a song for her in here, amongst a brilliant set of tracks with plenty to say, all put across in an Continue Reading

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EP Review: mirabelle. remind us it’s OK to not be OK in new 4-track ‘LOSERS’

By Harriet Static September 10, 2026

This September, heavy pop punks mirabelle. are dropping their new four-track EP ‘LOSERS’ via French label BANSHIES, and they’re calling it their “most ambitious release to date”. Why? Because it’s vulnerable. Designed for those struggling with self-confidence and feeling they don’t belong. With the title track’s theme setting the tone, the whole EP is able to laugh at Continue Reading

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Exclusive interview: Ruts DC’s Segs on new EP ‘Bound In Blood’

By Ruth Rae September 9, 2026

Yes, Ruts DC are about to release their first ever EP, 'Bound In Blood' - read what Segs has to say about the songwriting, the long-term family connection with its artwork, and why he only pleges allegiance to autonomy - in an exclusive Punktuation! interviewContinue Reading

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Live review: Hot Flushes/High Voltage gig – fun and fundraising for The Menopause Charity!

By Ruth Rae September 9, 2026

Eastfield, The Duel, Cherry & Peesh, Marie and the Meltdownz, and Dinosaur Skull do MoonPunx proud at their end-of-season show at Camden's Fiddler's Elbow, raising awareness of older women in Punk and to raise funds for The Menopause Charity. This is the stuff the best gigs are made of - everyone enjoying themselves, and supporting every other person in the room, on stage Continue Reading

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Album review: Stabbitha & The Knifey Wifeys sharpen up with brand new release!

By Sonny Tyler September 6, 2026

What a tantalizing name for a band! Stabbitha & The Knifey Wifeys have just released a brand-new album, 'Disgust', and my attention was well and truly piqued. They don't cover the subjects you would necessarily expect from a band with Death Metal influences, where "beneath the distortion, lies a deeply personal exploration of womanhood, queerness, survival and loss." This Continue Reading

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Live review: Chelsea / Desperate Measures / Rage DC at Facebar, Reading 28/08/26

By Ruth Rae September 4, 2026

Tonight, the indomitable Mannie of Shake Some Acton heads west to bring together local, national and international Punk bands to entertain us; Rage DC, Desperate Measures NZ, and Chelsea. One of my favourite Reading Facebar shows of the year, and going by everyone else's grins, it's clear we've all had a brilliant evening!Continue Reading

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Shake Some Acton gig #172, London Hope & Anchor, 2nd Sept 2026

By Alex Goose September 3, 2026

Putting on small-scale gigs mid-week can be a somewhat daunting task, but Shake Some Acton seem to have it down to a fine art. Ok, so the turnout could be better this evening, but there’s no faulting the choice of bands; all of whom have clearly drawn influence from punk, but twisted it into four very different styles.Continue Reading