

Manchester punk power-trio Aerial Salad are following last years acclaimed ‘R.O.I.’ album with a brand new 12” EP ‘Roi de l’herb’ to be released June 27th via Venn Records.Continue Reading

It’s skate punk, Jim, but not as we know it. In truth, to saddle Dutch Nuggets with that tag would be to sell them short - they’re too inventive and too downright odd to be written off as mere bit-players on the soundtrack of the latest incarnation of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Continue Reading

Ever wonder how London became one of the most popular punk bands in history? Well then, this book is for you! Inside, you'll find all of the information you want and need, plus much more! Author John Van Der Kiste named the after the band's debut single ‘Everyone’s A Winner’. It’s an interesting, exciting, shocking, and overall fun book to read.Continue Reading

Ah, spring is in the air, and we’ve been bathed in sunshine all week, so what better way to celebrate than to cram ourselves into murky Camden pub/goth haunt/institution The Dev for an evening of of metal-tinged crust/hardcore thrills? Oh, and did we mention that it’s free entry?Continue Reading

Tonight, the New Cross Inn plays host to straight-edge hardcore as it oughta be. In the wrong hands, the movement has too often been used as a tool to (sometimes literally) beat non-believers, but no-one’s getting dirty looks for enjoying a beer or two tonight. Rather, this evening’s bands embody the idea that hardcore gigs can be so much more than just a way for folks to Continue Reading

Craving some punk/garage/rock n' roll thrills? You've come to the right place! It’s been three months since we last caught up with Shake Some Acton, and they’ve clearly hit the ground running after the Christmas break. Five quality punk and rock n’ roll bands - Family Of Strangers, The Phobics, Glitter Kick, Deaf Devils and Menace - for only a tenner? At one of east Continue Reading

New Single, EP and Album releases from The Red Bastards - 'Life's A Trap', Supersonic Deuces - 'Deuce On The Loose', The Mary Tyler Whores - 'Whip It', The Sleights - 'Already Gone', The Bulldozer - 'Battle Scars' and Wyldlife - 'Bystander'.Continue Reading

Follow-up single to their December hit ‘Christmas Smile’, Griff & Michele with one 'L' return with a cover of the 1968 Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae classic ‘54-46’, by Toots and The Maytals. A collaboration with producer Steve 'Smiley' Barnard, a plethora of guest vocalists join Griff & Michele on the track; Witchdoktors, Sharp Class, Chords UK, AKA The Syndicate, Ghosts (Spirit Continue Reading

West coast US rockers Crymwav (pronounced ‘Crimewave’) are crossing the pond to play a show at the famous Iron Maiden pub the Cart & Horses in London, England this Friday 28th March. They've recently released a new single, ‘Sense Of Adventure’, a blend of the energetic punk sound of Angel City with the gothic rock flair of The Damned.Continue Reading

Scarborough Punk Festival 2024 was an amazing event - top photographer Phil Thorns presents the best of the action! Published in a fabulous 72 page book, featuring his awesome shots of Buzzcocks, Anti Nowhere League, Rezillos, Ruts DC, Chelsea, Goldblade, The Members, Hung Like Hanratty, and Face Up on Day One. Covering Day Two in the book, there are yet more great Continue Reading