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Interview: Alex gets to know UK punk trio Everyone Lies

By Alex Goose September 9, 2025

Miss the glory days of Epitaph and Fat Wreck Chords-style skate punk? It's safe to say that Southampton trio Everyone Lies do too, as they're doing a great job of breathing new life into the genre. They're about to release a new EP, 'Web Of Lies', and we caught up with the band for a chat ahead of their Salisbury launch gig and London show with The Drowns.Continue Reading

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Five bands to watch in 2025!

By Ruth Rae January 5, 2025

New bands rising in 2025: Split Dogs firebrand of frenzied, high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll is spreading fast and wide throughout the punk rock community and beyond. Bad Nerves blend of fast-paced garage-punk has been wowing audiences in the US, Europe and the UK, and there's plenty more to look forward to, with support slots announced with Green Day and Weezer. A hugely Continue Reading

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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

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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

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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