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Album review: Meryl Streek – ‘Stories They Don’t Teach You At School’ 

By Alex Goose October 20, 2026

We’re relative newcomers to the music of Dublin native Meryl Streek, so it was pretty handy that we discovered him just in time for the release of his third album, plus a stormer of a sold-out launch gig at London’s 100 Club. That night, we said of the man that “he speaks truth to power...Continue Reading

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Album review: Reason To Leave – ‘Live Laugh Leave’

By Alex Goose October 20, 2026

Ohhhh yes! If, like us, you fondly remember the late 90s/early 00s skatepunk and melodic hardcore boom, then stuff this debut album from Reason To Leave in your pipe, and smoke it. The Merseyside quartet originally formed back in 2020, and since then have become a hard-gigging machine; no wonder they sound so tight on ‘Live Laugh Leave’.Continue Reading

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Album review: Frenzee – ‘Runnin’ Amok’

By Alex Goose October 19, 2026

o you like your music to send a huge jolt of adrenaline through your system? Then you really should get acquainted with Frenzee. Technically they’re not a new band - ‘Runnin’ Amok’ is the Greek-Australian sibling trio’s third album ...Continue Reading

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Album review: Dutch Punks Mouser release self-titled debut LP

By Herman de Tollenaere October 18, 2026

Old Skool Delft Punks Mouser have just released their first ever 12-inch vinyl platter - a self-titled collection of seven songs on the fascist threat, plastic surgery, greedy billionaires, football, and more.. If you're a fan of original punk, you'll love 'Mouser'!Continue Reading

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Album Review: Poorly Trained Radicals assure us that ‘We’ll Go On To Win’ with brand new dub-heavy release

By Sonny Tyler October 17, 2026

Festival-friendly punk duo Poorly Trained Radicals dish out seven songs of resistance in 'We'll Go On To Win' out on Grow Your Own Records! This album is thoroughly entertaining, and one which doesn't shy away from the politics of today. It really is a breath of fresh air!Continue Reading

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Album review: Moonraker – ‘Me And The Bells’

By Alex Goose October 13, 2026

Here at Punktuation, we’re always keen to support younger bands, but we’ve also got love for the veterans - not least as a lifetime of playing in bands often yields plenty of great stories to tell. Granted, in terms of their longevity, Moonraker are hardly the UK Subs (‘Me And The Bells’ is only the Californian trio’s fourth album)...Continue Reading

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Album Review: Harker release brand new ‘All That Remains’ LP on Disconnect Disconnect Records

By Sonny Tyler October 12, 2026

Brighton-based band Harker are playing various gigs around the UK this autumn, and to accompany this jaunt, Disconnect Disconnect Records have released their new album, 'All That Remains'. Their best release to date; it's a new, emotive and potential chart-bothering long-player! Harker have put together an impressive album that could even see them hitting the big time. Continue Reading

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Album review: ‘The Halloween Album’ by The Goldstars

By Ian Ladlow October 10, 2026

In need of some spooky tunes? The Goldstars serve up a tasty Halloween treat with their first release in 20 years! 'The Halloween Album' has an abundance of trashy rock’n’roll played with horrific charm to entertain all your guests!Continue Reading

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EP review: Gorilla Tremors release ‘Gospel According To…’ and preach their rock ‘n’ roll message to the punk congregation.

By Sonny Tyler October 9, 2026

Gorilla Tremors are wild garage punk rockers who cannot be caged, and prove it with a new 6-track EP! 'Gospel According To...' is about the noble mission of preaching raw rock n’ roll in a world where autotune, click tracks and USB sticks rule the roost, which is why every track was recorded to tape. The band's self-confessed influences are the likes of Misfits, Ramones, Continue Reading

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EP review: Aftrshocks – ‘Get Loud’

By Richie Viral October 9, 2026

Young Dundee trio Aftrshocks properly grabbed my attention on the Rebellion Introducing Stage this summer, and they delivered one of those sets that reminds you what the stage is actually there for. Raw, loud and unfussy, they tore through their set with what I described at the time as a blast of old-school punk power. Listening to the ‘Get Loud’ EP back in Essex proved Continue Reading