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Noah and the Loners - Feb 2024
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EP review – ‘A Desolate Warning’ from Noah and the Loners

By Ruth Rae
Landing on Wednesday, the debut EP from Brighton's  Noah and the Loners, 'A Desolate Warning' is everything you could want from the new generation carrying the Punk banner. These powerful songs capture the zeitgeist of Gen Z – from personal tracks on teenage love and Noah's experience of toxic masculinity as a trans man, to political blasts at racism, corruption and the Continue Reading
The Schizophonics at The Brook 2024
Punk News Reviews

Live Review: The Schizophonics bowl over The Brook, Southampton!

By Ruth Rae
The Schizophonics supported by The Glorias played The Brook, Southampton on a rainy Thursday night. Visually The Schizophonics are like nothing I've seen before - Pat not only throws himself around on and off the stage like a whirling dervish, he also plays his guitar from EVERY possible angle! Their great Punky, Funky Rock 'n' Roll played with a tight rhythm section took Continue Reading
Smalltown Tigers 2024
New Releases Reviews

Smalltown Tigers first full-length album ‘Crush On You’ out Fri!

By Ruth Rae
We couldn't wait to hear the formidable new release from Italy's top Punk trio - Smalltown Tigers! 'Crush On You' is both a nod to their heroes the Ramones plus added Tigers own style of Garage Punk, honed by playing the songs during their numerous live shows across Europe, resulting in a fitting debut full album to display their talent. These Tigers will not be tamed!Continue Reading
Punk Features Small Venue Spotlight

Small Venue Spotlight: Hope and Anchor, Islington, London UK

By Ruth Rae
The basement venue of north London's Hope and Anchor has earned its place in Punk Rock music history. With a capacity of just 80, this intimate venue is frequently chosen by bands to showcase new album material, or indeed, for their first London performance. Check out all the amazing photos of famous bands that have played there - and there's even a Wurlitzer juke box at Continue Reading
Punk Features Small Venue Spotlight

Small Venue Spotlight: Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford UK

By Ruth Rae
Tackling the pressing issue of the distressing closure of many small grassroots music venues, our new feature aims to showcase many of these hidden gems! Suburbs at The Holroyd in Guildford, Surrey has a friendly Punk family atmosphere second to none! Wherever you stand in the venue you can see the stage, people come as strangers and leave as friends. They look after Continue Reading