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Album review: ‘Burn Down Tomorrow’ the incendiary new release from Department S

By Ruth Rae
​Since reforming in 2007, Department S have continually pushed forward with new material, and this latest studio album ‘Burn Down Tomorrow’ showcases them at their very best. It may have taken time to come to fruition, but this album is well worth waiting for. It’s complex but not overblown, and delicately produced to bring out the sounds the band were aiming for. The Continue Reading
Laurie Wright band
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Laurie Wright’s second album launch with Super Swamp Jellyfish / A.R.T / The Molotovs

By Ruth Rae
A new venue for me tonight; London’s Scala, which is a stone’s throw from Kings Cross station and not far from Euston Square, where Laurie Wright says he used to “beg for crack”. Today, he’s celebrating being almost 5 years sober, and the launch of his excellent second album ‘We're Only Warming Up’. First support Super Swamp Jellyfish's fun, funky, guitar-driven indie rock Continue Reading
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Desperate Measures / Split Dogs / Dead Fun, London Water Rats, 6th Nov 2024

By Alex Goose
Tonight’s bill features three bands, none of whom outstay their welcome, and there are only 15-minute breaks between their sets. Of course, such antics wouldn’t be half as entertaining without decent tunes to back them up, but luckily, Dead Fun have plenty; mixing punk rock with plenty of rock n’ roll swagger on the likes of ‘Fuel To Burn’ and ‘Run Run Run’. Split Dogs Continue Reading
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Fear The Lord/King Street/RAD/Skrapper, London New Cross Inn, 4th Nov 2024

By Alex Goose
Sigh. Yes, it’s a cold Monday evening, but with four quality bands (including one that’s come all the way from Portugal) for only seven quid, there really should be more people at the New Cross Inn tonight. Skrapper do a fine job of blasting away our post-work blues. Brighton crossover thrash crew RAD are clearly determined to get the party started - their frontman is Continue Reading
Noopinion by Frank Bielichen
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Album review: Noopinion – ‘Revolt And Resolve’ (SBÄM)

By Alex Goose
Noopinion (yep, it’s one word!) are from Germany, and after just over a decade’s hiatus, they’ve returned with ‘Revolt And Resolve’ - album number six. The band aren’t shy about showing their love for the skate-punk sound that proved so popular around the turn of the millennium. They add a touch of hardcore and even the odd metallic twist here and there, and the results Continue Reading
The Bronx - photo by Rose Morrison
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The Bronx – London Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, 1st Nov 2024

By Alex Goose
Oooh, this looks like it’s going to be a special one. The Bronx are currently in the middle of a tour of the UK’s arenas, as main support to Sum 41, playing to huge crowds who are mostly unfamiliar with the Los Angeles quintet. Tonight, they play one of the most high-octane, frenetic and downright electrifying sets we’ve seen in ages. Oh, and it’s happening at a brewery! Continue Reading
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Live review: Raw Energy Unleashed – Bob Vylan Electrifies the Leadmill!

By Phil Thorns
Last Thursday night at The Leadmill, Sheffield, Bob Vylan transformed the iconic venue into a high-octane playground of sound and fury. Known for their genre-defying blend of punk, grime, hip-hop and a dash of reggae, the London-based duo of Bobby Vylan (Singer) and Bobbie Vylan (Drums) didn’t disappoint, delivering an electrifying and engaging performance from beginning Continue Reading
Millie Manders and The Shutup
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Album review: Millie Manders And The Shut Up ‘Wake Up, Shut Up, Work’

By Hannah Calver
Millie Manders And The Shut Up are one of the best female fronted bands to watch live. They formed back in 2012 and have risen through the years with their catchy and inspirational music. They released their second album ‘Wake Up, Shut Up, Work’ on 2nd August 2024,  just in time for a stunning main stage performance at Rebellion Festival, and they are currently on tour Continue Reading
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Live review: Fucked Up / The Tubs, London Hackney Oslo, 26th Oct 2024

By Alex Goose
Personally, I’ll forever be grateful to Canadian hardcore legends (and yes, they’ve earned that title) Fucked Up for the time I saw them tear London’s Luminaire (RIP) apart on New Year’s Eve 2006. Folks, it was amazing. Unorthodox. That’s perhaps the best word to describe Fucked Up, and what they do. Generally, hardcore bands don’t spend an hour-plus onstage, but Fucked Continue Reading