New Releases
After a decade-long hiatus, Canadian grunge punks Lunchmeat are back to 'caterwaul about middle age and global catastrophe' in their new release; 'End of Man'. Vocalist Sam Allemang writes about things such as; the ghosts of Toronto’s Don River, surreal visions of sobriety, labour organising at Amazon, the slow death of suburban life, and the brutalization of Palestine - Continue Reading
It’s curious that Europeans are doing such a fine job keeping the late 90s/early 00s Californian skate-punk sound alive. It wasn’t long ago that we reviewed German quartet Noopinion’s excellent sixth record, which boasts more than a few nods to the likes of Good Riddance and Strung Out, and now here are Rebuke with ‘Things One Shouldn’t Have To Say’, continuing in a Continue Reading
First, full disclosure: I’m a big fan of the Hellacopters, not least because the Swedish quintet’s excellent 2002 record ‘By The Grace Of God’ helped to get me through some difficult times back in the day. Still, I promise I’ll do my best to be objective about ‘Overdriver’ - the band’s ninth record, and their second since reuniting back in 2016. Continue Reading
Songwriter Peesh never stops - he has music constantly running through his brain - and his latest solo collection is the culmination of 12 months of work. Yes, Peesh wrote a new song for every month of 2024, and has now gathered them together in a limited edition CD release - 'The Perennial Effect' - for your listening pleasure! Peesh really brings his rich musical Continue Reading
Alternative/indie band Pet Needs have released an acoustic album full of smash hits and both fan (and band) favourites! 'Kind Of Acoustic' contains 12 tracks in total, with 4 songs taken from each of their previous albums; 'Fractured Party Music', 'Primetime Entertainment' and 'Intermittent Fast Living'. The album is certainly different, uplifting in parts and like Johnny Continue Reading
New releases from: Oh The Humanity - 'Ground To Dust', State Of You - 'On A Knife's Edge', Mala Vista - 'Don't Owe You', Rebel Punk - 'Living The Lie', SPOCK - 'The SPOCK Files' and Gypsy Pistoleros - 'Shadow Walker'Continue Reading
Bristol quartet Split Dogs have released a new single ‘Lafayette’, in advance of their ‘Here To Destroy’ album - out on February 28th via Venn Records. Watch out for our review of the latter!Continue Reading
Waves of shock and grief have rippled through the punk community, following the announcement on Louder Than War this afternoon that Eddie Garrity / Ed / Edweena Banger had unexpectedly passed away. Eddie Garrity's Slaughter were due to take to the stage tonight in York, after announcing the release of their debut EP ‘Hot Raw Metal & Gasoline’ just days ago.Continue Reading
After an eventful year, London-based Brazilian bass and drums duo Yur Mum kick off 2025 with 'Guilt', the latest single from their 2024 album 'Duality'. This track stands out on its own, with a different sound from their previous releases. It has a darker tone, which makes it the perfect soundtrack for this Blue Monday.Continue Reading
Kicking off 2025 as they mean to go on, Manchester punks Loose Articles are delighted to reveal their new single ‘Guitars, Cars, Knickers and Bras’, and announce their Kick Like A Girl Extra Time! touring project for 2025.Continue Reading