

Live Review: The Stranglers ‘51’ Tour, Leeds o2 Academy, 17th Oct 2025
Now into their 51st touring year, The Stranglers have survived many of the very worst things that can happen to a band. Their immense and
Release Date: 16th June
Record Label: Loud Women Records
Ever had a panic attack in a TK Maxx? Your hormones making you sweat like a turkey on Xmas eve? Then you’ll relate to UK punks I,Doris’ new single ‘HRT‘ which takes on the serious topic of gynaecological healthcare with their trademark wit and biting humour. Catch them at the Rebellion Punk Fest this Summer and Loud Women Fest in September.
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Release Date: 16th June
Record Label: Solid Brass Records
On the heels of 2022’s ‘War Regards’ and after fifteen years of musical telepathy, ‘Crime and Soda’, is arguably the most balanced offering from The Poison Arrows. Their 5th LP showcases the band’s keen ability to balance softer, more contemplative periods held together by a dark and driving rhythm section.The foreboding single ‘The Joy Amber Scam‘ gives a taste of the sound of the album.
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Release Date: 15th June
Record Label: Shotgun Nature
After 10 years together, NY punks The Tracys are saying farewell with their fourth and final album ‘Welcome to the Land of Nothing‘. But it’s not a sombre album, far from it. It’s the band’s signature punk rock energy, dirty rock riffs and humourous lyrical takes on the big issues. This may be the end of The Tracys but the remaining original members of the band continue with project The Sparkles.
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Release Date: 14th June
Record Label: Epitaph Records
Open Your Ears RecordsSeasoned Brooklyn punk powerhouse THICK have shared their frustrated new single ‘Doomer,’ which features production from Grammy-nominated rock producer Will Yip and drums from Mannequin Pussy member Kaleen Reading. The song is out now on Epitaph Records, and is accompanied by a self-directed video, starring members Nikki Sisti and Kate Black. The visual is an ode to NYC, and taking yourself on a date in favourite parts of the city.
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Release Date: 14th June
Record Label:Alcopop
Serving as a flavour of things to come, Heavy Lungs have released an official video for new single and album title track ‘All Gas No Brakes’, which is out now on all good streaming platforms. Commenting on the song, front man and vocalist Danny Nedelko says: “This high-octane, dance floor firecracker is all about giving it absolute beans. It’s about knowing you are the big cheese. You’re the main course.”
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Release Date: 16th June
Record Label: Bakraufarfita Reocrds
German punk band Angry Youth Elite unleash their explosive new album ‘All Riot,’ blending influences from Rancid, Pennywise, and Hot Water Music. Since their debut, Angry Youth Elite have soared to the top of Europe’s skatepunk scene, showcasing politically charged hardcore anthems and catchy singalongs. Their second album, “All Riot,” embodies their evolution with eleven powerful punk rock tracks. Addressing social issues alongside personal themes, this record rivals international standards.
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Now into their 51st touring year, The Stranglers have survived many of the very worst things that can happen to a band. Their immense and
Just when we started thinking we were a productive bunch at Punktuation, we encountered Andy Mansell, who fronts not one, but two excellent bands –
Disorder, Healthy Junkies, and local punks Tape It Shut and Skinhawk brought the generations together at Reading Facebar. Disorder are still angry and all the
‘Early Days, a conversation about art, punk & otherness’ by Penelope Houston of The Avengers with Maria Elena Buszek was recently published in the USA
The Stereotypes (UK), Family Of Strangers, Noir Mates and Thee Derelique put on a punk party at Brighton’s Prince Albert to celebrate Rats With Wings
Formed and based in Bristol, UK, The Menstrual Cramps have applaudingly never held back with their righteous manifesto. They are proudly, self described as a
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