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'Handwriting' is the new album from founder member and songwriter of The Adverts - TV Smith. Produced by Gerry Driver, renowned folk producer and multi-instrumentalist, 'Handwriting' uses no conventional rock instruments. TV sings and plays acoustic guitar on twelve of his finest songs to date, while Gerry backs him up on harmonium, mandolin, bazouki, banjo, piano, tenor Continue Reading

WitchDoktors release a new single in aid of PTSD

By Ruth Rae April 23, 2024

WitchDoktors latest single release 'Before the War' / 'Spanner in the Works' packs a double punch of glorious tunes, each quite individual, playing to their strengths of 'Dirty Rock 'n' Roll with a skank..' Get your hands on one of these lovely limited edition red or blue double A side singles direct from WitchDoktors or from Bomber Music while you still can! Continue Reading

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LoGOz new EP ‘Breaking Britain’ out tomorrow!

By Ruth Rae April 18, 2024

Northumberland Punk band LoGOz are now ready to unleash their new E.P; 'Breaking Britain', out on 19th April 2024! 'Breaking Britain' sees LoGOz at their angriest spikiest best. Channeling the uncertainties and disillusion at the state of post Covid Britain. 4 songs and 2 fingers in the face of adversity, capturing the zeitgeist perfectly amongst the meaty riffs and Continue Reading

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Vive Le Rock Awards 2024 – A star-studded evening of sparkling performances!

By Ruth Rae April 17, 2024

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

The Vapors headline Undercover Festival 12

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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