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Album review: Gripper Lee return with a ‘Hymn For A Godless Universe’

By Ruth Rae
The second album from Bexhill band Gripper Lee 'Hymn For A Godless Universe', which dropped on 1st May 2026, is their first to feature guitarist and producer Justin Saban. The result is a big sound, reminiscent of classic 1980s post-punk and goth, delivered with plenty of energy and attitude, and a few surprises as the journey progresses. Their razor-sharp lyrical wit Continue Reading
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Album review: DIY punks Dead End Lane unleash their honesty in ‘CRUSH’

By Ruth Rae
Baltimore, Maryland-based punk band Dead End Lane are known for their super catchy vocal melodies - and they're not afraid to throw in an occasional punk/hardcore and horror punk/50s song! New album 'CRUSH' was released on 11th April 2026, a self-recorded, self-engineered DIY album through a small, independent, but mighty label, Shakin' Hips Records. Expressing their fast, Continue Reading
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Live Review: Steve Ignorant Band, Hagar the Womb, & Headsticks rock Amsterdam!

By Herman de Tollenaere
A trio of UK punk bands got a warm welcome at Melkweg, The Netherlands! On 14 May 2026, it was the turn of the Steve Ignorant Band and Headsticks, who together had played the Melkweg before, in 2022. And Hagar the Womb, for the first time. The Melkweg was filled with an enthusiastic audience, ranging from people who had already been fans of Steve Ignorant's first band Continue Reading
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Album review: ‘Never Mind Brexit – Here’s German Punk’ – a Deutschpunk taster

By Ruth Rae
A compilation of twelve the very best German punk bands, brought together on one record for the UK market, 'Never Mind Brexit - Here’s German Punk' is the debut release from independent label Punk Rock Pigeon Records. We can see that a lot of thought has gone into this great selection of music, and kudos to Richard for what is clearly a labour of love. Like him, we hope Continue Reading
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Live review: Like morning coffee and weekly pizza: Los Fastidios never get boring!

By Florian Reith
Italian ska-punk veterans Los Fastidios return to Kulturrampe, Krefeld for another sold-out night packed with unity, passion - and absolute chaos from start to finish. The sense of unity is exactly what I love most about Los Fastidios gigs. It doesn’t matter whether you know the people around you or not — for those two hours, everyone feels connected. Sometimes the ska Continue Reading