The Stranglers in Cambridge 2024
Punk News Reviews

Stunning Stranglers 50th Anniversary show captivates Cambridge!

By Roger Kasper
"I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a fucking great time tonight!" That’s Stranglers bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel as we near the end of an epic concert at the Corn Exchange. This is a JJ many longstanding fans have rarely seen. Not that he doesn’t enjoy gigs – but that he’s willing to go up to the microphone and say so. We all agree, by the way. It’s been a groundbreaking Continue Reading
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Punk News

The unmissable Undercover Festival returns to Guildford in early April

By Ruth Rae
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
Desperate Measures band
New Releases Reviews

Album review: ‘Sublime Destruction’ by Desperate Measures

By Ruth Rae
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
Eville - Eva
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Eville return with dark and savage new single ‘Monster’

By Ruth Rae
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
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
Public Service Announcement
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Public service Announcement have Nothing To Lose with this new album!

By Ruth Rae
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