When Sludgeworth were formed in 1989, a side project from Chicago band Screeching Weasel, their pop punk sensibilities and infectious rhythms seemed to announce a band that had a bright future ahead of them. However, after just one album, 1991’s ‘What’s This?’ they split up. 2022 saw them officially regroup, and their long awaited (and appropriately titled!) second album Continue Reading
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
Margate's most exciting punk band chat to Punktuation ahead of their 'Dystopian Hellscape' album release and UK tour.Continue Reading
It's finally here- the debut album from Belfast punks Problem Patterns. Continue Reading
Punk rock photographer Marla Watson releases her collection of incredible pictures from the frontline of the punk scene in the 1980s. Continue Reading
After a fun-filled day one of Rebellion Punk Music Festival, Punktuation's Molly Tie and Ruth Rae are back in the thick of the action on day two.Continue Reading
Get out your notebooks and load up your spreadsheets- the Rebellion Festival stage times are out now!Continue Reading
Nashville DIY punk newcomers release new single ahead of Australian tour and latest album. Continue Reading
Richard Strange and TV Smith are about to release their set of demos from 1978 on CD for the first time. After lying in the vaults unheard for years, these songs first came out on vinyl for Record Store Day in 2021 and immediately sold out. Now you can finally hear them on CD - and even better than that, inspired by discovering those songs again, Richard and Tim decide to Continue Reading
Women have been an essential part of the punk movement from the beginning- as musicians, managers, promoters and fans. But how has the space for women in punk changed?Continue Reading


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