Punk Features

Ten reasons why 10 by the Stranglers is ofTEN on my turntable

By Roger Kasper April 18, 2024

It’s the most maligned Stranglers album. No-one has a good word to say about. Every fortnight someone will start a post on a Facebook forum referring to the best/worst long player. And guess which album doesn’t come in at Number One. Yes, '10'. So I thought I’d turn things on their head and write my love letter to '10'.Continue Reading

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Stunning Stranglers 50th Anniversary show captivates Cambridge!

By Roger Kasper March 23, 2024

"I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a fucking great time tonight!" That’s Stranglers bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel as we near the end of an epic concert at the Corn Exchange. This is a JJ many longstanding fans have rarely seen. Not that he doesn’t enjoy gigs – but that he’s willing to go up to the microphone and say so. We all agree, by the way. It’s been a groundbreaking Continue Reading

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The Sensible Gray Cells wish you ‘A Stupid Xmas’!

By Ruth Rae November 28, 2023

Those loveable Punk funsters The Sensible Gray Cells return with a suitably seasonal single, complete with a crazy video shot at the beach last summer..  Captain Sensible (The Damned) on guitar/vocals, Paul Gray (The Damned) on bass/vocals, with Marty Love (Johnny Moped) on drums are celebrating all things that are daft and frustrating about the festive season. The band’s Continue Reading

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Wilmette give us a blast from the past in new track ‘Circa ’99’

By Molly Tie July 21, 2023

Wilmette embrace the good old days (the 90s) in video for new track 'Circa '99'.Continue Reading

Punk Features

From CBGB to The Marquee: Exploring Ten Punk Venues That Helped Define Punk

By Callum Wyatt June 27, 2023

These ten legendary punk venues became hallowed grounds for the punk movement around the globeContinue Reading

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Johnny Moped and Captain Sensible’s tribute record to Jordan Mooney

By Ruth Rae June 10, 2023

Captain Sensible teamed up with his old mates, Johnny Moped, in memory of punk icon Jordan Mooney at 'The Official Jordan Mooney Charity Memorial Concert’ in Brighton last year. Some of the event was recorded and now this charity record is being released!Continue Reading

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Punk Cover Songs That Rock the Cradle

By Elspet McIntyre June 10, 2023

From nursery rhymes to TV themes, these punk rockers turned childhood classics into mosh pit anthems!Continue Reading

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Belfast’s Problem Patterns Celebrate Queer Joy On New Single 

By Staff Contributor June 7, 2023

Problem Patterns drop empowering single 'Letter of Resignation' via new label home Alcopop! RecordsContinue Reading

Reviews

Gig Review: The Stranglers Rock Brisbane with Unforgettable Show

By Matt W April 22, 2023

The legendary punks brought their A-game to the stage, delivering a high-energy performance that left the Aussie crowd wanting more.Continue Reading

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Pop-punk band Cinema Stare announce new album, and share new Vid!

By Staff Contributor April 19, 2023

Poppy, passionate, powerful - Cinema Stare's debut album, The Things I Don't Need, is out May 19th on Static Era Records.Continue Reading