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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 1

By Ruth Rae August 2, 2024

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

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Vicious Bishop release debut EP featuring members of Sham 69/Cockney Rejects/Radio Stars/Toy Dolls

By Ruth Rae July 25, 2024

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

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Ten reasons why 10 by the Stranglers is ofTEN on my turntable

By Roger Kasper April 18, 2024

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

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Album Review: Cock Sparrer ‘Hand On Heart’

By Nic Howden March 14, 2024

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

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EP review – ‘A Desolate Warning’ from Noah and the Loners

By Ruth Rae February 26, 2024

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

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Small Venue Spotlight: Hope and Anchor, Islington, London UK

By Ruth Rae February 3, 2024

The basement venue of north London's Hope and Anchor has earned its place in Punk Rock music history. With a capacity of just 80, this intimate venue is frequently chosen by bands to showcase new album material, or indeed, for their first London performance. Check out all the amazing photos of famous bands that have played there - and there's even a Wurlitzer juke box at Continue Reading

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The Glorias UK are back with Songs For The Easily Pleased

By Ruth Rae January 26, 2024

The Glorias (UK) are a Punk Rock 'n' Roll Garage band hailing from Portsmouth. Their third studio album 'Songs For The Easily Pleased' was released in October 2023. Having played in various bands for decades, the musicians in The Glorias' experience is apparent on this album. A super collection of songs on the 'tricky' third album confirms that there's plenty in The Continue Reading

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D.O.A. was furious and people were hostile – Joey Keithley

By Dom Tyer October 11, 2023

The punk rock firebrand looks back on ‘War On 45’, forging new paths alongside Black Flag and gate-crashing the Dead Kennedys in LondonContinue Reading

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New single from Noah and the Loners lands today!

By Ruth Rae October 4, 2023

Accompanied by a hell of a video, the latest release from Noah and the Loners is a must-listen! Relatable real-life lyrics over a hell of a tune from these rising stars - 'Hell Of A Day' is their third single. Full of energy, emotion, and with a wicked twist of humour!Continue Reading