

Brian James, a true originator, died last week on 6th March, aged 70 years. In their tributes to Brian James, each of his Damned bandmates stressed what a lovely, funny man he was and how much they had learned from him. On top of that, James wrote the first British punk single and was an integral, uncompromising part of changing popular music. What a legacy.Continue Reading

Musically, MC16 are a short sharp shock of classic punk rock - a whirlwind of snarl and bite, mixed with a ragged melody and street-wise energies. These punk festival favourites are about to release their eagerly anticipated full-length debut album, 'Machine Code'. MC16 are as close to a modern day Clash as I've heard - saying it straight, taking no prisoners, and with Continue Reading

An illustrated history of the cult band London, including a song-by-song breakdown of their albums, a detailed discography, complete gig listings and over 300 photos, 'Everyone’s a Winner, The Story of a Punk Band Called London' by John Van der Kiste is out NOW! This illustrated history, including recollections from members of both line-ups, recounts the rollercoaster tale Continue Reading

New releases from The Okmoniks, Gary Marx, The Peawees, The Chefs, Skism and 24/7 Diva HeavenContinue Reading

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

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

Formed in 2021, Vicious Bishop are a punk, ska punk, punky reggae power trio, based in the Lancaster / Morecambe area. The band features drummer Dave Nuttall (ex-Toy Dolls), bassist Adz Woods, and vocalist/guitarist Rich Davenport (ex-Radio Stars). Their debut EP, 'Miracle Formula 168', showcases their raw, melodic sound to powerful effect, and features guest appearances Continue Reading

It’s the most maligned Stranglers album. No-one has a good word to say about. Every fortnight someone will start a post on a Facebook forum referring to the best/worst long player. And guess which album doesn’t come in at Number One. Yes, '10'.
So I thought I’d turn things on their head and write my love letter to '10'.Continue Reading

Oi punk legends Cock Sparrer are back with their 8th (and final) album 'Hand On Heart'. Punktuation gave it a listen.Continue Reading

Landing on Wednesday, the debut EP from Brighton's Noah and the Loners, 'A Desolate Warning' is everything you could want from the new generation carrying the Punk banner. These powerful songs capture the zeitgeist of Gen Z – from personal tracks on teenage love and Noah's experience of toxic masculinity as a trans man, to political blasts at racism, corruption and the Continue Reading