From Patti Smith to Pussy Riot, punk has seen women explore and breakdown stereotypes. But who were the female punk pioneers who made it ok for women pick up guitars and challenged how 'chicks' should look and behave?Continue Reading
With no contract, booze, drugs or big bucks in sight Ian MacKaye and friends set up an independent record label 41 years ago and gave US punk a conscience. In 1980 the U.S. was on the cusp of Reagan’s Presidency. The charts were home to acts such as Michael Jackson and Olivia Newton-John, and the […]Continue Reading
The story of the influential Stiff record label, home to punk and new wave artists including the Damned, Lene Lovich, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, and Devo! Back in the days before the Internet, streaming services and affordable music-making software, getting your music out into the world took little more than an entire village to achieve! And record Continue Reading
Descendents have released their new track That’s the Breaks and in just 42 seconds of music they convey just what they think of outgoing US President Donald Trump: The band has already made their feelings about the 45th US President quite clear in their 2020 two-song EP Suffrage which featured the songs ‘On You’ and […]Continue Reading
From Gospel to Motown, Motor City is famed for its musical exports. Now, the hardcore punk scene can be added to the city's musical output.Continue Reading
In these turbulent times when we need a model of community, friendship, and coming together, legendary punk label Lookout Records has stepped up to the plate to provide a monthly online performance series throughout the year. Dubbed the Lookout Zoomout, the first show is scheduled for January 31st and will feature members of The Mr […]Continue Reading
Punktuation's tour of a punk subgenre world where rockabilly, garage, surf, country, and blues cross-pollinates with punk - welcome to planet Psychobilly!Continue Reading
California punk rockers No Use For A Name reveal they are to release a second volume of rarities and lesser-known recordings next month!Continue Reading
In the latest instalment of her tour through musical influences that helped shape seminal punk albums, Molly Tie examines Rancid's 1994 masterpiece.Continue Reading
In 1979 The Slits’ LP Cut was considered shocking for its music and its cover, but after nearly 42 years its influence continues to impact musicians today. Prior to the release of The Slits’ debut album Cut in 1979, if you asked people what images are conjured up when they think of a girl band/group, […]Continue Reading
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