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Review: Rebellion Festival 2024 – Day 2

By Herman de Tollenaere August 3, 2024

In the heart of a sunny Blackpool, even more punk enthusiasts from all corners of the UK and beyond gather for the ultimate punk pilgrimage. It's day two of the Rebellion Punk Music Festival, and it's getting hotter! This four-day extravaganza boasts an impressive lineup of over 300 punk and alternative groups performing across seven electrifying stages. And in the midst Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2024 – Day 1

By Ruth Rae August 2, 2024

Blackpool, a traditional seaside town in the north-west of England, changes beyond recognition every August to welcome punk fans from across the globe. Held in the extensive and iconic Winter Gardens, this four-day extravaganza boasts an impressive lineup of over 300 punk and alternative groups across seven electrifying stages. With organisers expecting a roaring crowd of Continue Reading

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Live review: Guitar Gangsters / Friends of Luca Brasi / The Green Fog

By Ruth Rae February 21, 2024

On an unseasonably warm mid-February evening, the Hope and Anchor in Islington hosted Guitar Gangsters, masterfully supported by Friends of Luca Brasi and The Green Fog. A popular choice for many, the event was sold out, much to the delight of promotors Sam and Tony from UXB Music Promotion and Sounds of the Suburbs Record Store! Guitar Gangsters frontman and singer / Continue Reading

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If The Duel could Rule The World.. new video out today!

By Ruth Rae February 6, 2024

The Duel are set for a busy 2024, commencing with a new single and video 'Rule The World'. Written by Tara Rez and Ruts DC's Segs Jennings, 'Rule The World' is a catchy, anthemic song which challenges the suffering in the world. Watch the video out today!Continue Reading

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Hungarian duo The Neighbours are repping pop punk for the modern day

By Molly Tie July 26, 2023

Hungarian pop punk duo The Neighbours channel classic pop punk in their debut album 'Nagy ugrás első lépésre'.Continue Reading

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New Department-S single featuring Strangler Baz Warne out today!

By Ruth Rae June 9, 2023

New Department-S single 'So Far Away' - like early Cure bumping into The Chameleons going up their down escalator, this driving ‘alternative-80s-at-its-best’ tune sounds like the soundtrack to the greatest film you’ve never seen. Mixing organic instrumentation with synthesised motorik beats, the single (featuring Baz Warne of The Stranglers on guest guitar) occupies a Continue Reading

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Interview: Bar Stool Preachers on breaking new ground – plus latest single ‘Doorstep’ drops today!

By Ruth Rae February 15, 2023

Brighton's Bar Stool Preachers are looking forward to an incredible year in 2023 with a new album on the horizon and plenty of touring - Punktuation caught up with them to hear their views on authenticity, having fun with their best mates, and coincidentally making their best album yet!Continue Reading

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Interview: The Stranglers’ Baz Warne hints at the band’s 50th anniversary celebration and reveals what happened to Dave Greenfield’s original keyboard

By Roger Kasper January 24, 2023

Guitarist and lead singer Baz Warne teases Stranglers super-fan and Punktuation writer ROGER KASPER with a few nuggets about Jet Black’s funeral and that amazing mural of him and reveals a secret about Dave Greenfield’s massive swelling organ!Continue Reading

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Dez Dare – New single Bloodbath-On-Hi out today!

By Ruth Rae January 20, 2023

Out now, 'Bloodbath-on-HI' is the first video and single from Australian born, UK based Psyche Punk Dez Dare's forthcoming album, 'Perseus War'.Continue Reading

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Puppy prove that every dog has its day with new single ‘Shame’

By Jason Bruckner March 2, 2022

UK rockers release third single from their upcoming 'Pure Evil' albumContinue Reading