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‘Anarchy! McLaren Westwood Gang’ Boxset release celebrates Punk’s 50th year

By Ruth Rae September 23, 2026

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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Album review: The Meffs mean ‘Business’ on album #2

By Ruth Rae September 10, 2026

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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Exclusive interview: Ruts DC’s Segs on new EP ‘Bound In Blood’

By Ruth Rae September 9, 2026

Yes, Ruts DC are about to release their first ever EP, 'Bound In Blood' - read what Segs has to say about the songwriting, the long-term family connection with its artwork, and why he only pleges allegiance to autonomy - in an exclusive Punktuation! interviewContinue Reading

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Live review: Hot Flushes/High Voltage gig – fun and fundraising for The Menopause Charity!

By Ruth Rae September 9, 2026

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

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Live review: Chelsea / Desperate Measures / Rage DC at Facebar, Reading 28/08/26

By Ruth Rae September 4, 2026

Tonight, the indomitable Mannie of Shake Some Acton heads west to bring together local, national and international Punk bands to entertain us; Rage DC, Desperate Measures NZ, and Chelsea. One of my favourite Reading Facebar shows of the year, and going by everyone else's grins, it's clear we've all had a brilliant evening!Continue Reading

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Bad Wolves honour Dolly Parton with their version of ‘Jolene’

By Ruth Rae August 31, 2026

Joining millions of fans around the world mourning the sudden passing of the Queen of Nashville, this is the perfect rock tribute from Bad Wolves - their cover of 'Jolene' by Dolly PartonContinue Reading

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Hot Flushes/High Voltage: Older women in punk & Menopause awareness gig in a week’s time!

By Ruth Rae August 22, 2026

Moon Punx are to put on an All Day Punk Music Event for The Menopause Charity to raise awareness and funds! Hot Flushes/High Voltage - featuring five top artists and bands - is happening on 30th August at The Fiddler's Elbow in London.Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2026 – Day 4

By Ruth Rae August 10, 2026

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual Punk event, returned to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Team Punktuation! made the most of the final day, seeing bands including Rat Hole, Eastfield, Yakkie, Chelsea, The Bolokos, Ruts DC, Los Fastidios and The Dickies, Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2026 – Day 1

By Ruth Rae August 7, 2026

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual Punk event, returned to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Team Punktuation! enjoyed the first day, seeing bands including Menace, Molly Vulpyne, Bar Stool Preachers, UK Subs, The Stranglers, TV Smith, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Buzzcocks, Hagar The Womb, Steve Ignorant Continue Reading

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Album review: Among Legends come out swinging on ‘Lose My Grip’!

By Ruth Rae July 28, 2026

The second full-length album from Toronto Punks Among Legends came out on 10th July. 'Lose My Grip' moves fast, hits hard, and rarely lets up. A worthy addition to your record collection if you like your music to genuinely mean something - and love hard-hitting songs written from the heart!Continue Reading