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Live review: The Undertones and Ruts DC at The Leadmill, Sheffield

By Phil Thorns October 20, 2024

On a chilly night in the steel city of Sheffield, The Leadmill, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich musical heritage going back to 1980, played host to two punk bands of legendary status: The Undertones and Ruts DC. An explosive performance from Ruts DC, a fusion of raw aggressive Punk interwoven with laid back bass heavy Reggae. A nostalgic trip with The Continue Reading

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Review: Narcotic Hearts’ second album Open Up Your Mind’s Eye

By Ruth Rae October 18, 2024

Formed from the post-lockdown remnants of St Albans' cult vaudeville rockers The Tuesday Club, Post-Punks Narcotic Hearts unleash their new album 'Open Up Your Mind's Eye' tomorrow! They describe their music thus: "We play trashy, ‘outsider’ pop, sonically stomping between glam, power pop & new wave, but who can say? One person's meat is another person's plant based Continue Reading

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HRH Punk 4 in pictures – Day 1!

By Phil Thorns October 12, 2024

Intrepid photographer Phil Thorns headed to Leicester to capture the action across both days of HRH Punk 4 Festival! This friendly, well run event had a great atmosphere. Here are a selection of Phil's snaps from Day 1Continue Reading

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Eight young punk bands play at release of their sampler LP in Amsterdam

By Herman de Tollenaere September 12, 2024

On 4th September 2024, the 'Uitholling Bovenlangs' sampler LP, a collaboration between young punk bands was launched at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Seven Dutch bands and Belgians Maria Iskariot proved once again that punk is not dead, especially young punk!Continue Reading

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Brighton LGBTQIA+ punk band Daffodildos release second and third singles

By Herman de Tollenaere September 7, 2024

Hailing from Brighton on the south coast of England,  Daffodildos have released three singles in just a few weeks! The lyrics of all three deal with important social issues, emphasizing a tendency present within punk since it began.Continue Reading

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RVG, London The Lexington, 28th August 2024

By Alex Goose September 6, 2024

To make music iike RVG do, you have to have lived a life like that of frontwoman Romy Vager. We won’t dwell on the specifics right now; suffice to say that she’s faced much more than her fair share of adversity. What is evident, though, is that she’s channelled all her frustration into her songs to truly amazing effect. Last year’s ‘Brain Worms’ LP is her band’s best work Continue Reading

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Live review: The Speedways, London The Finsbury, 17th Aug 2024

By Alex Goose August 22, 2024

Over the years, many American bands have had to journey to the UK (and Europe) to get some love and appreciation, but it’s been comparatively difficult for British bands to make their mark on the USA. The Speedways, though, are off to a fine start; having already played a run of successful East Coast shows last year, they’re on the cusp of once again crossing the pond to Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2024 – Day 4

By Herman de Tollenaere August 6, 2024

Rebellion 2024 has been an absolute blast, but who did our intrepid reporters, Herman de Tollenaere and Ruth Rae see on day four? Let’s dive in to their final report from Blackpool! The organisers and staff at this four-day Rebellion Festival, with over 300 punk and alternative groups performing across seven stages, must be heartily applauded for their efforts once again. Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2024 – Day 3

By Ruth Rae August 4, 2024

Yet more music lovers of every age descend upon the Winter Gardens as the punk spirit continues to reverberate through the air around Blackpool for another thrilling day at Rebellion Punk Music Festival. It’s day three of Punktuation’s punk pilgrimage, and Ruth Rae and Herman de Tollenaere are back and ready for more Rebellion Festival mayhem. Join Herman and Ruth as they Continue Reading

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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