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Live Review: Bright N Sleazy Festival at Daltons, Brighton, 11-13th July 2025

By Sonny Tyler July 19, 2025

The seagulls of Brighton were in for a treat last weekend, as they were to be served a generous helping of Punk Rock to go with their stolen chips. Daltons is my new favourite local venue, and with its beer garden backing literally onto Brighton Beach, it's a hard location to beat. We missed the Friday evening kick-off of Bright N Sleazy Festival, but we caught most of the Continue Reading

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On The Cinder, Kingston Fighting Cocks, 17th July 2025

By Alex Goose July 19, 2025

The Buffalo trio seemingly couldn’t care less that the Fighting Cocks is obviously not sold out - they’re far from home, and stoked that anyone has taken the time to show up on this grey and humid Thursday evening.Continue Reading

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Punk, Putin and Pussy Riot – Maria Alyokhina speaks out in The Hague

By Herman de Tollenaere July 2, 2025

On 26th June 2025, Maria Alyokhina brought her Riot Days show to het Paard venue in The Hague, The Netherlands. Before the concert, Pussy Riot original member Maria was interviewed by Dutch journalists Hubert Smeets and Stefan de Vries about her resistance, imprisonment and escape from Putin's "authoritarian hell".Continue Reading

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A tribute to Colin Jerwood (1962-2025) singer of Conflict

By Herman de Tollenaere June 10, 2025

On 2nd June 2025, Colin Jerwood passed away at 63 years of age. He was the singer (often one of two singers) of Conflict from the founding of the band in 1981 until their recent album ‘This Much Remains’, and the only remaining member of the original line-up.Continue Reading

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Voodoo Radio and Shonen Knife at Facebar, Reading 29th May 2025 

By Staff Contributor June 2, 2025

For this evening's gig we had the pleasure of Voodoo Radio followed by Shonen Knife at The Facebar in Reading. Many thanks to Steven Siddle and Nigel Poole from Club Velocity for what turned out to be a brilliant evening of Punk. It was great to see a packed room full of people, all there to see these two great bands. I would highly recommend Shonen Knife - if you get the Continue Reading

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Punk legend Iggy Pop still wants to Be Your Dog – live review!

By Ruth Rae May 29, 2025

Backed by a 7-strong band, Iggy Pop prowled onto the stage, rapidly discarding his leather waistcoat, taking front and centre place. There was no doubt that this man can effortlessly command a crowd of thousands with his immense stage presence. Exuding a wild spirit with his  raw, unfettered attitude, this was Iggy's night from start to finish. Backed by his hand-picked Continue Reading

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Slam Dunk Festival, Hatfield Park, 24th May 2025

By Hannah Calver May 28, 2025

Yep it's that time of the year again! After what has seemed like an interminable wait, Slam Dunk Festival season is upon us, and we excitedly join the colourful throng of people snaking their way into Hatfield Park, all seeking their fix of various flavours of punk (pop, ska, etc.) and all things '-core'. Our pens are at the ready, and here we go!Continue Reading

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UK anarcho-punks Conflict’s first studio album in 22 years ‘This Much Remains’

By Herman de Tollenaere May 12, 2025

Sixteen new Conflict songs, including one with poet Benjamin Zephaniah, are released in their new album 'This Much Remains'! The sound of a band that continues to surprise and progress, decades after it first begun. “Conflict are stronger than ever,” says singer Colin Jerwood. “and more relevant than ever.”Continue Reading

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Aerial Salad announce new 5-track 12″ ‘Roi de l’herb’ EP for June release

By Alex Goose April 8, 2025

Manchester punk power-trio Aerial Salad are following last years acclaimed ‘R.O.I.’ album with a brand new 12” EP ‘Roi de l’herb’ to be released June 27th via Venn Records.Continue Reading

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Album review: Pet Needs release ‘Kind Of Acoustic’

By Hannah Calver January 30, 2025

Alternative/indie band Pet Needs have released an acoustic album full of smash hits and both fan (and band) favourites! 'Kind Of Acoustic' contains 12 tracks in total, with 4 songs taken from each of their previous albums; 'Fractured Party Music', 'Primetime Entertainment' and 'Intermittent Fast Living'. The album is certainly different, uplifting in parts and like Johnny Continue Reading