From the lower east side of Manhattan, American punk rock band Gogol Bordello originally formed back in 1999 and have just released their 10th album ‘We Mean It, Man!’ on 13th February 2026 via frontman Eugene Hütz’s label Casa Gogol Records. The album has 12 tracks and three of them include guests - ‘Boiling Point’ features Grace Bergere, ‘From Boyarka to Boyaca’ Continue Reading
It’s Friday the Thirteenth, and The Godfathers are hosting their annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre gig at The 100 Club tonight.. as frontman Peter Coyne quipped “What could possibly go wrong?” From the huge crowd’s point of view, it all went very, very right! We already knew this was going to be a special night - tickets had completely sold out for this show at the Continue Reading
With two decades at the forefront of the alt scene, Slam Dunk continues to evolve, building a reputation as one of Europe’s must-attend series of summer shows. The 2026 European leg will follow the two UK festival dates, heading over to Europe at the end of May. Continue Reading
Punk band Gehimratszecken from Bielefeld return with third album 'Mein Bester Trick'. These 12 songs in 30 minutes are no coincidence, it’s a statement - 'Mein Bester Trick' wastes no time. The guitars are sharp and direct, the drums push relentlessly forward, and the bass drives each track with solid force. This is melodic German punk in the spirit of the 1990s – Continue Reading
Formed in 2015, Bratakus consists of two sisters (Brèagha Cuinn on guitar and vocals, Onnagh Cuinn on bass and vocals). This will be the band's first album on Venn Records. Bratakus are usually accompanied by a drum machine, but on this recording, they have a human tub thumper onboard, in the form of Tommy Duffin who is also their producer. It all adds up to a beefed-up Continue Reading
On the last 2 days of January, The Meffs ignited the fire, The Baboon Show set it ablaze - here's the lowdown on their sold-out tour finale in Dortmund and Münster, on 30th and 31st Jan 2026! The Meffs were pure forward motion - relentless energy paired with a raw joy of playing that spread through the crowd within seconds. Across nearly two hours, The Baboon Show Continue Reading
The Damned have always been partial to a cover version. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire at Revolver Studio, Los Angeles, 'Not Like Everybody Else' is dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist.Continue Reading
Your Punktuation Editor resolved to see several top bands at the annual Resolution Festival at the 100 Club in London. Joint headliners Menace and The Outcasts had the crowd singing along on Sunday 4th Jan, while Bones of the City, Rubella Ballet and Conflict put on a wild and emotional tribute to the memory of Conflict singer Colin Jerwood on Wednesday 7th Jan.Continue Reading
Self Torque have influences that spread fairly far and wide, including the likes of Weezer, Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, Hot Snakes, Young Livers and The Hives. Most of the above, I can hear traces of on their debut album 'A Brutal Nadir', ten tracks to keep you well and truly on your toes!Continue Reading
Live review: The Psychedelic Furs bring out ‘The Ghost in You’ on Halloween at The London Palladium!
On Halloween night, The Psychedelic Furs complete a highly successful UK tour in the rather grand setting of the London Palladium in Soho, with special guest Anja Huwe of Xmal Deutschland in support. Anja's vocals are still powerful, and sung with meaning and passion. Anticipation for the headliners is palpable amongst the capacity crowd as showtime approaches. Regularly Continue Reading


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