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Punktuation's Ruth Rae juggled camera and notebook to bring you a report of all the action and award winners.. A palpable buzz was in the air at London's O2 Academy Islington on Friday night for THE celebration of the year of all things live music - the Vive Le Rock Awards! Sham 69, Ruts DC, Kirk Brandon and Toyah were amongst the winners!Continue Reading

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Undercover Festival – Day 3

By Ruth Rae April 9, 2024

Returning to Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford from 5th to 7th April for its twelfth consecutive outing, Undercover Festival brought a fantastic variety of alternative music to the town over jam-packed three days! Punktuation's Ruth Rae was present throughout to capture the atmosphere of this friendly festival, where both fans and bands all enjoy great music together in Continue Reading

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Undercover Festival – Day 2

By Ruth Rae April 7, 2024

Returning to Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford from 5th to 7th April for its twelfth consecutive outing, Undercover Festival brought a fantastic variety of alternative music to the town over jam-packed three days! Punktuation's Ruth Rae was present throughout to capture the atmosphere of this friendly festival, where both fans and bands all enjoy great music together in Continue Reading

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Undercover Festival – Day 1

By Ruth Rae April 6, 2024

Returning to Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford from 5th to 7th April for its twelfth consecutive outing, Undercover Festival brought a fantastic variety of alternative music to the town over jam-packed three days! Punktuation's Ruth Rae was present throughout to capture the atmosphere of this friendly festival, where both fans and bands all enjoy great music together in Continue Reading

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The unmissable Undercover Festival returns to Guildford in early April

By Ruth Rae March 22, 2024

Arguably the best small live music festival in South East England, Undercover Festival returns to Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford from 5th to 7th April for its twelfth consecutive outing. With a broad variety of bands, there's something for everyone, over three packed days of alternative music including Punk, Post Punk, Ska and much more. The superb line up includes: The Continue Reading

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Album review: ‘Sublime Destruction’ by Desperate Measures

By Ruth Rae March 18, 2024

This week sees the release of 'Sublime Destruction', the long-awaited debut full-length album from punk-infused rockers Desperate Measures. The album was recorded over two years, as and when the band had the funds! The sheer variety of the music on 'Sublime Destruction' reflects both Desperate Measures' many influences and their proficiency as songwriters. They refuse to Continue Reading

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Eville return with dark and savage new single ‘Monster’

By Ruth Rae March 15, 2024

Eville’s latest and most impressive work yet, 'Monster' is an off the hook Nu-metal banger with electronic Drum 'n' Bass elements and a huge Pop chorus. It’s the kind of song you play on a late night drive with all your mates screaming out the lyrics. It’s an empowering anthem to mosh out to in the pit and is a firm fan favourite at their gigs. It will be unleashed upon Continue Reading

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IDestroy call for women’s safety to be taken seriously with new single Headphones

By Ruth Rae March 13, 2024

IDestroy release their new single 'Headphones', a powerful song about women being told not to wear their headphones while walking home alone, as they always have to stay alert for danger.. Bec Jevons (guitar and lead vocals), Nic Wilton-Baker (bass and backing vocals) and Jenn Hills (drums) are vehement about 'Headphones'; "When we were writing the song, it's always in the Continue Reading

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Public service Announcement have Nothing To Lose with this new album!

By Ruth Rae March 13, 2024

High Wycombe punks Public Service Announcement have been a highlight on the live scene for several years; after releasing two EPs, they've now taken the plunge with a full 10 track album, out on 15th March! 'Nothing To Lose' is filled to the brim with the energetic Punk Rock 'n' Roll sounds we know and love from PSA. They have everything to gain with this excellent album!Continue Reading

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Live review: Bowling for Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – London 2024

By Ruth Rae March 1, 2024

The spectacular 'You Asked For It' tour finished up in West London on Saturday 24th February with a multitude of bangs! Bowling for Soup and Less than Jake had been intending to do a joint UK tour for decades, and this sold out show at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith was well worth waiting for. Vandoliers - a 7 piece Country Punk Rock band with added trumpet and Continue Reading