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Album review: Thee Headshrinkers – ‘Head Cheese’

By Alex Goose November 26, 2024

Chaotic. That’s the word that comes to mind when reading about - and listening to - Thee Headshrinkers, and trust us, it’s a good thing. Based around the East Sussex/Kent area, the trio all originally met online and got straight to work on trying to emulate The Jesus And Mary Chain. 'Head Cheese' their debut album has turned out far more interesting and compelling than Continue Reading

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Album review: TV Smith’s fluid and insightful ‘Handwriting’

By Ruth Rae April 29, 2024

'Handwriting' is the new album from founder member and songwriter of The Adverts - TV Smith. Produced by Gerry Driver, renowned folk producer and multi-instrumentalist, 'Handwriting' uses no conventional rock instruments. TV sings and plays acoustic guitar on twelve of his finest songs to date, while Gerry backs him up on harmonium, mandolin, bazouki, banjo, piano, tenor Continue Reading

Punk Interviews

Interview: Ruts DC originals Segs and Ruffy!

By Ruth Rae July 23, 2023

The hard-working Ruts DC bassist Segs Jennings and drummer Dave Ruffy seldom take a break, and this has been another busy year for them. The success of lastest album 'Counterculture?' has buoyed them up! Punktuation’s Ruth Rae caught up with Segs & Ruffy in Reading for a deep dive into the creative process behind the album, their health, touring and future plans..Continue Reading

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Operation Ivy’s ‘Hectic’ EP celebrates 35 years of impact

By Josh Watts July 8, 2023

Operation Ivy remain one of the most beloved ska punk bands ever. 35 years since their EP 'Hectic' was released, it is time for a revisit.Continue Reading

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Album Review: Bad//Dreems keep Aussie Rock alive and kicking with Hoo Ha!

By Ruth Rae May 18, 2023

Hoo Ha! the fourth studio album from Adelaide rockesr Bad//Dreems sees a triumphant return to the top of their game. “There was a significant possibility that we may never have been able to record or play together again. If we were to do so I made a pledge to say exactly what I wanted to and make music true to only ourselves. Bugger the consequences”.Continue Reading

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Review: The Art of Punk- Revised and Updated!

By Molly Tie January 2, 2023

This comprehensive and sumptuous journey through the looks and designs that helped create one of the most culturally influential genres of music, is a must have for anyone with a love of punk. Or in fact, just anyone!Continue Reading

Punk News

Fat Mike’s Punk Rock Museum Set to Open in Las Vegas in ’23.

By Staff Contributor December 22, 2022

The museum that is set to document U.S. punk stories and the music scenes cultural impact over the past five decades, officially opens March 10 The Punk Rock Museum, spearheaded by Fat Mike from NOFX, is set to open in Las Vegas in 2023, and they’ve announced a new opening date, March 10, 2023 at 1422 Western Ave (it was […]Continue Reading

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Bayside Are In ‘The Red’ With New EP

By Staff Contributor August 16, 2022

New York punks Bayside share more music from upcoming up EP with latest single Good Advice. Continue Reading

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Bad Breeding’s New Single ‘Prescription’ is just what the doctor ordered.

By Staff Contributor April 22, 2022

The Stevenage-based hardcore-punk foursome calls for solidarity in their fourth album ‘Human Capital’.Continue Reading

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Rip Room Signs with Spartan Records and Release New Single

By Staff Contributor November 14, 2021

San Franscico's Rip Room has emerged with a charismatic and alluringly unpredictable debut full-length record, Alight and Resound.Continue Reading