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Bar Stool Preachers' fourth album 'Party Eternal' sees the band head into bolder, more dynamically varied musical territory than ever before. At times scathing and politically charged, at others pure escapism, this record delivers huge hooks, infectious melodies and the Preachers' trademark, undeniable sense of optimism. There's new fire burning from the embers of Bar Continue Reading
New Releases Punk News Reviews
Cindy Lawson is back with a vengeance on her recent third record, '¡LONG LIVE THE RESISTANCE!' A four-song response to the violent siege of Minnesota in the winter of 2026, this EP is a fiery, feminist jolt of truth forged in the fire of Punk rock and boots-on-the-ground protest. The EP as a whole is a powerful counter to the billionaire-fed media garbage that seeks to Continue Reading
Punk News Reviews
Just over 50 years ago, a pivotal Punk moment occurred in London -  on 4th July, at The Roundhouse, San Francisco-based Flamin’ Groovies headlined a show. New York's Ramones were in support, making their UK debut. The Stranglers won the prestigious spot as British support act. To commemorate, I made sure to grab a ticket for the Flamin’ Groovies 'Shake Some Action' Continue Reading
New Releases Punk News Reviews
Releasing on 25th September 2026, to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Punk Festival at the 100 Club, Cadiz Music is bringing out a limited edition boxset - including a reissue of the acclaimed (but rarely seen) 2015 documentary film, 'Anarchy! The McLaren Westwood Gang',  directed by Phil Strongman. With just 500 copies available, 'Anarchy! McLaren Westwood Gang' Continue Reading
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Fancy getting angry for 35 minutes? The Meffs have you covered. Their sophomore album 'Business' is ready to blast your ears from tomorrow, 11th September 2026, via Frontiers Label Group. Featuring 11 tracks of gloriously scrappy, politically-charged punk that takes swings at the music industry, corrupt systems, performative authenticity and pretty much anything else Continue Reading
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Eastfield, The Duel, Cherry & Peesh, Marie and the Meltdownz, and Dinosaur Skull do MoonPunx proud at their end-of-season show at Camden's Fiddler's Elbow, raising awareness of older women in Punk and to raise funds for The Menopause Charity. This is the stuff the best gigs are made of - everyone enjoying themselves, and supporting every other person in the room, on stage Continue Reading