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Songs like ‘What’s Behind The Sun’ and ‘Affected Kid’ are proof that Spleen are already masters of the quiet-loud dynamic that was (yes!) grunge’s hallmark in its heyday, and a mid-set cover of ‘Making Plans For Nigel’ transforms XTC’s original into something fabulously fierce. By the time Yur Mum drop ‘Tropical Fuzz’ fourth song in, they’ve well and truly hit their Continue Reading
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Hailing from Montreal, Canada,  ‘H’ is No Real Hero's first release of new material since 2018. The band originally emerged in 2012 as a hard rock outfit, but have since progressed and gone through changes in both their line-up and their musical direction. ‘Where The End Is Never Near’ is a mid-paced effort with some maddeningly catchy guitar work and another great chorus, Continue Reading
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Ah, the Vive Le Rock magazine X-Mess gig - it’s becoming a great tradition indeed. The Water Rats gets increasingly packed and sweaty tonight, and so it should; with four quality bands - and a raffle! - on offer, it’s a fine way to cap off another successful year for the publication - which is highly recommended by us! Janus Stark singer/guitarist Gizz Butt boasts serious Continue Reading
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Marvellous Punk music made Monday night a fun night – Grade 2’s end-of-year tour is a must-see! First support are Southampton’s excellent SkatePunk band Everyone Lies. They’re shaping up remarkably well, having recently gone from a 4 to a 3-piece band. Ben on guitar shares lead vocal duties with Adam, who has moved to bass, while Locky drives the beat from the drum kit. Continue Reading
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Nottingham's iconic live music venue, The Bodega, played host to the electrifying Skinner Brothers, delivering an unforgettable show that perfectly captured the essence of their raw, defiant energy. From the moment the band took the stage, the room erupted into chaos. The Skinner Brothers specialize in anthemic, rebellious tracks that resonate deeply with their cult-like Continue Reading
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A song celebrating happiness and joy at Christmas time, ‘Christmas Smile’ is a true Christmas earworm, whether you like it or not! A Phil Spector-esque wall of sound with a 60's Mod culture feel, including cheeky nods to the Beatles - as John said, "it's all you need, YEAH YEAH YEAH" - Wham, and even Mud, the song is a collaboration between DJ/Author/musician/comedian Continue Reading
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Kicking off a short tour of the European continent before their UK tour, punk pioneers The Damned appeared at Amsterdam's Melkweg on 26th November 2024. The Damned made the Melkweg crowd look like the 'stormy sea' in the lyrics of their song 'New Rose'. They very clearly enjoyed themselves, with much ‘happy talk’ between the Captain and Dave. The Damned will continue Continue Reading
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Chaotic. That’s the word that comes to mind when reading about - and listening to - Thee Headshrinkers, and trust us, it’s a good thing. Based around the East Sussex/Kent area, the trio all originally met online and got straight to work on trying to emulate The Jesus And Mary Chain. 'Head Cheese' their debut album has turned out far more interesting and compelling than Continue Reading
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London Alt Punks Healthy Junkies have just dropped their highly enticing new album, 'Listen To The Mad' on their own label, Banana Castle Records. A complex, captivating kaleidoscope of catchy, creative songs, this album is a very fine example of their work indeed - Healthy Junkies can deftly turn their skilled hands to any genre of music, yet still sound uniquely themselves.Continue Reading