

The Melbourne Punk rock legends to tour their new album (a year late) on the national 'Better Late Than Never Desperate Measures Tour'.Continue Reading

New Zealand London-based band announce new mini-album and drop a brilliant new single Written and recorded in-between lockdowns in 2020, New Zealand born but London-based punks Desperate Measures drop a new video. It’s called The Rich-Tual, and you can see and hear it in all it’s brilliant glory here. It’s taken from the band’s forthcoming […]Continue Reading

The Meanies release their fourth album in 28 years Continue Reading

It's hard to believe that Vive Le Rock magazine will be 15 years old this year! Chief Editor Eugene Butcher had hinted that there would be something special happening this year, in place of the customary Vive Le Rock Awards, and was delighted to announce this special 15th Anniversary show happening at the O2 Academy in Islington, London. With a line up headed by the mighty Continue Reading

Ah, the Vive Le Rock magazine X-Mess gig - it’s becoming a great tradition indeed. The Water Rats gets increasingly packed and sweaty tonight, and so it should; with four quality bands - and a raffle! - on offer, it’s a fine way to cap off another successful year for the publication - which is highly recommended by us! Janus Stark singer/guitarist Gizz Butt boasts serious Continue Reading

The Punktuation team would like to wish all of our friends, supporters, readers and of course all those awesome bands out there, who make our days and nights merry and bright, a Punktastic Christmas and a Rockin' New Year! 2025 is looking like it will be an amazing year for new and live music - and we're keen and eager to report it! Look out for new writers joining our Continue Reading

Bristol Punk Rock 'n' Rollers Split Dogs are back with the second single from their forthcoming album. 'Monster Truck' is about "lessons learnt, seeing it coming but you keep on trucking,” says guitarist Mil Martinez. “Focus on yourself and the good stuff around you. Be strong, lead with an open heart. Don’t take kindness for weakness…. You better not tread on me!" New Continue Reading

Unless you've been under a rock, you must have heard that quirky late 70s punks The Members have just released a new album entitled; 'Greetings From Knowhere'. JC, Chris and Nick are back making more noise, so where better to launch their new album than the legendary 100 Club?
Inviting special guests Los Santos London along to open, we were guaranteed a good night of Continue Reading

Punktuation's Ruth Rae juggled camera and notebook to bring you a report of all the action and award winners..
A palpable buzz was in the air at London's O2 Academy Islington on Friday night for THE celebration of the year of all things live music - the Vive Le Rock Awards! Sham 69, Ruts DC, Kirk Brandon and Toyah were amongst the winners!Continue Reading

Vive Le Rock were ushering in the festive season with an impressive mid-week five band bill at London's The Water Rats.Continue Reading