New Punk Releases 8th January 2025
Single, EP and Album releases from around the Punk world! (Catching up from 2024, pt. 2)
proFESSional question our nature in 'Madam G'
Release Date: 12th November 2024
Record Label: proFESSional | Believe
Croatian led London five-piece proFESSional continue their assault on the airwaves with 3rd single ‘Madam G‘ – a Fontaines D.C. / Dead Kennedys style alt rock gem that explores themes of complicity & consequence, while acting as a means for the listener to process extremely uncomfortable truths about human nature, using Ghislaine Maxwell as a focal point. Lead vocalist Mani explains: “It’s easy to judge someone based on their isolated actions, but understanding a person deeply is far more difficult. Challenging the simplistic view of a modern women as either a victim or perpetrator, inviting us to reflect on the intricate factors that lead a person into morally questionable situations.” Watch out for an album coming from a band who are not afraid to tackle difficult subjects, dropping summer 2025!
Stream HERE
Slackrr urge you to 'Save Your Breath'
Release Date: 1st November 2024
Record Label: SBÄM Records
Slackrr are easily one of the most talked about bands in the UK underground circuit right now. Hailing from Southampton, the band has only been active for 4 years, and in that time they have taken some giant leaps forward in becoming a well-known across the UK underground punk and rock scene, playing over 300 shows and festivals with positive feedback coming out of their ears.New single ‘Save Your Breath‘ was one of the first songs to be written for upcoming album, set to be released this summer. It’s about “having your trust broken then forgiving only to have your trust broken again which leads you to not wanting to hear anymore excuses or lies from the person who has broken that trust.” They have a busy January ahead with 4 UK shows before they head to Europe – catch them live soon!
Streaming everywhere!
Light of Eternity seek comfort in 'Aftershock'
Release Date: 18th December 2024
Record Label: L.O.E Records / Sentric Music
Light of Eternity—featuring Big Paul Ferguson of Killing Joke, Pauly Williams of Chaos 8, and Fred Schreck of The Ancients released their second four-track EP, ‘Aftershock‘ just before Christmas. Following the glowing reception of their debut EP, ‘Edge of Fate‘, the band continues to channel the raw energy of the times into a powerful new collection of songs. With the world in a state of political upheaval, the resurgence of popular unrest, and the creeping, unrelenting presence of AI into every facet of human life, uncertainty reigns supreme. But in chaos, there is creation. “Hard to be hopeful,” says Ferguson, “so music is where we find comfort and a reason to keep going.” Through these songs, Light of Eternity explore the fragility of humanity, the fleeting nature of time, and the universal search for meaning amidst upheaval.
Stream and buy HERE
The Dregs wait 45 years to record 'Inner City Kids'
Release Date: 23rd October 2024
Record Label: Self released
The Dregs are a Birmingham punk band initially formed in 1979. They played gigs around the Midlands, including the Cedar Club on the night of the Handsworth riots in 1981. Recording 2 demos before taking a break in 1982, they started gigging again in 1985 and recorded new tracks – some with a reggae-tinged feel – before taking an extended break in 1987. The original members started playing as a band again in 2015, recorded new songs and began gigging, including Rebellion Festival in 2018. Unbelievably, it’s taken them 45 years to record and release their first studio album, ‘Inner City Kids‘! Side 1 features eleven newly recorded studio tracks and the second bonus disc (CD only) covers the history of the band 1980 – 2018, including raw early demos and live tracks from the 1980s to their Rebellion set.
Get your copy at a gig or from the band’s Facebook page
Ben Quad rage against society with 'Ephemera'
Release Date: 25th October 2024
Record Label: Pure Noise Records
Latest EP release ‘Ephemera‘ is Oklahoma, USA, emo/indie/punks Ben Quad‘s momentary shift to a much more aggressive style than 2022’s ‘I’m Scared That’s All There Is‘. Lyrically, the EP focuses on subjects such as societal decay, anger with one’s environment, and directing that anger into action. Many of the songs are astute indictments of modern society and political establishments. The recording process was broken up by the band going on tour, which allowed for extra contemplation and consideration about what they were making. The result is a set of songs that combines the personal and the political to devastating effect. While there are still hints of their old songs contained within Ephemera, the band present a new iteration of their sound with added chemistry and confidence.
Cheeky punks The Slugz reckon 'We're All Gonna Die'
Release Date: 25th October 2024
Record Label: LANDMVRKS / Acrom Records
Founded in 2005 between the cities of Cannes and Lyon in France, The Slugz are a punk-rock four-piece evolving in the same playground than bands such as Blink 182, Four Year Strong, New Found Glory or Sum 41. After releasing two albums in 2007 and 2010 (‘Headcache‘ and then ‘Unbreakable‘), the band remained silent for a few years before getting back into action with new songs in 2023. Latest single ‘We’re All Gonna Die‘ is the third track from The Slugz new EP ‘Snyder’s Cut‘, recorded and mixed by Florent Salfati from LANDMVRKS. We await news of a release date. With the music video for ‘We’re All Gonna Die’, they imagined what the last night of a wild group of friends might look like before the world ends. It’s cheeky and a bit gory, the quirky vision of a generation inspired by Project X and American Pie!
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Usually found jumping around down the front at gigs, I also relish taking photos and videos, singing, speaking with fellow music fans, and asking musicians the questions nobody else does. Writing about my favourite bands and connecting with people who love music too keeps me more-or-less sane! I’ve worked for over 25 years at a video production company, mainly filming live music events, therefore I have an additional backstage perspective on the scene.
