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Los Cogelones: When The Aztecs and Punk Collide

By Matt W August 21, 2020

Combining a unique mix of punk rock, Aztec instruments and indigenous lyrics, Mexico City band Los Cogelones are using music to save their cultural heritage. Punk band, Los Cogelones (roughly translates as The Fuckers) formed in 2008 when four brothers Marco Antonio, Víctor Hugo, José Alberto and Jesús Adrián Sandoval decided – with tongues firmly in […]Continue Reading

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Ever dreamed of getting your artwork or photograph onto the front of a bestselling book? Well, here’s your chance.

By Staff Contributor August 21, 2020

Indie Author Willy Mitchell is on the lookout for contributors for the book cover artwork for his 4th book, Northern ECHO. This is a tale of two boys growing up during the #Punk revolution in the north of England. Tragically, a dark secret keeps them apart until the very end, until it’s too late, and Tiny […]Continue Reading

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Running Punks – keeping the spirit of Joe Strummer alive!

By India Raine August 19, 2020

Joe Strummer proved that running really is punk by taking part in a number of marathons over the years and Cardiff-based Running Punks is doing its bit to keep the spirit of Joe’s running shoes alive. The original ‘Running Punks‘, two old friends and bandmates, Jimmy (a guitarist and ex-world champion runner) and Rhodri (a […]Continue Reading

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Worldwide Livestream U.S. punk benefit gig to help keep music venues open!

By Staff Contributor August 18, 2020

Benefit concert marks the first birthday celebration since the death of Steve Soto – founding member of California’s Agent Orange and Adolescents. All monies raised to support local U.S. musicians and live music venues. Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets announce today that they will be among the lineup of performers taking part in a […]Continue Reading

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From Postie to ‘Neo-Legendary’ Manchester Punk Icon

By Staff Contributor August 16, 2020

In 1977, punk fan and Manchester postman, Jonathan Ormrod invaded the Buzzcocks’ stage grabbed a guitar and started to play…from that moment on his iconic punk status was sealed! John The Postman (Jonathan Ormrod) was, hardly surprisingly, a postman. Jon (Jon added an “h” to his name on his albums) and his friends were regulars at […]Continue Reading

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25th-anniversary reissue of The Vandals’ Live Fast Diarrhea, out now!

By Staff Contributor August 15, 2020

A special vinyl reissue of Live Fast Diarrhea–the breakthrough album from the snarky SoCal punk outfit, The Vandals—is out now! The LP is pressed – fittingly – on limited-edition “explosive brown splatter” vinyl. Special bundles of the LP and an exclusive tee are also available via our Nitro Records collection on the Craft store. Produced by guitarist Warren Continue Reading

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The Damned drop new video for the first track off upcoming E.P.

By Staff Contributor August 15, 2020

UK punk legends The Damned have shared the details of their new E.P. entitled The Rockfield Files. The four-song E.P. will be released by Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records on October 16th. It will be available on basic black and psychedelic swirl limited edition vinyl. The Rockfield Files marks The Damned’s return to Rockfield Studios, where they recorded […]Continue Reading

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(Get A) Grip (On Yourself) Hugh Cornwell’s Car Could Be Yours!

By Staff Contributor August 11, 2020

Ex-Strangler, Hugh Cornwell, has just put his much-loved 1971, Mercedes 280SE 'New Generation' S-Class up for sale and you could be its next owner! Continue Reading

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Rock the Clash Bar!

By Roger Kasper August 10, 2020

What do you do when you have an area of dead space in your back garden? Simple. Build a bar that celebrates punk legends The Clash. Continue Reading

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Blink-182 release their ‘crappy punk rock’ single, Quarantine.

By Staff Contributor August 8, 2020

If you miss the days when blink-182 just made catchy, pop-punk songs, you might wanna give this one a listen.Continue Reading