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A sunny weekend in Brighton at Bright N Sleazy Festival 2, Daltons, 10th-12th July 2026

By Sonny Tyler July 17, 2026

Here we are again, at Daltons, to witness a weekend of punk rock shenanigans at Bright N Sleazy 2. A stellar line-up gathered together by Andy Cavendish of An Alternative Gathering, along with Del Ford from Rats With Wings Records and Lou Moon of Moonpunx Promotions. Over the weekend, there were to be several local bands playing alongside those from afar. Headliners were I Continue Reading

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Psychomosher, London New Cross Inn, 14th July 2026

By Alex Goose July 15, 2026

We’ve been blasting Psychomosher’s excellent ‘Trapped Into The Madness Vortex’ debut album in anticipation of this evening, and my goodness, they do it justice - going straight for the jugular on the opening title track and not letting up for the remainder of a gloriously tight and frenetic set.Continue Reading

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EP review: Muelas – ‘Bellow’

By Alex Goose July 13, 2026

Hard times create great hardcore music, and Atlanta quintet Muelas are a fine example. This debut EP is described by guitarist Kaemon Maggard as harnessing “the rage and despair as we see our neighbors and democratic institutions suffer blow after blow to the rise of fascism."Continue Reading

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Live review: Joan Jett and The Meffs rock the foundations of London’s newest large venue

By Ruth Rae July 12, 2026

West London’s latest concert hall – the British Airways ARC – recently opened in the Olympia complex, inviting major artists to play as part of the venue’s opening season. We were excited to learn that Rock icon Joan Jett with her band The Blackhearts would be one of these; and even more so when our favourite hard-rockin’ Punk duo The Meffs were announced as support band!Continue Reading

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Agnostic Front/D.R.I., London Underworld, 10th July 2026

By Alex Goose July 11, 2026

It’s been another boiling, sweaty day in London, so the prospect of spending the evening in a packed Underworld is not hugely appealing. However, needs must, because tonight the godfathers of crossover thrash and the godfathers of New York hardcore have joined forces for what is sure to be an absolute blinder of a gig, so how could we pass up the chance to witness it?Continue Reading

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Pansy Division, London The Lexington, 9th July 2026

By Alex Goose July 10, 2026

Pansy Division are finally back in town after nearly three decades, and they waste no time, getting us pogoing away to the introductory salvo of ‘Fem In A Black Leather Jacket’, ‘Bunnies’ and ‘Dick Of Death’. As you’ve probably already gathered from those song titles, they don’t take themselves too seriously.Continue Reading

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EP Review – By the power of the coffee bean, Thronk! unleash ‘Kick Me While I’m Down’ to the masses

By Sonny Tyler July 7, 2026

Self-described power-punk trio Thronk! are Newport/Weston-Super-Mare based, and their drummer, Rich Brown, was the original Split Dogs drummer. New 5-track EP 'Kick Me While I'm Down’ certainly doesn't hang about, and it is old school skate-core personified. Thronk! are also a band with a sense of humour!Continue Reading

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Compelling new ‘50 Years of Punk’ documentary captures the full controversy of the time!

By Ruth Rae July 5, 2026

A fascinating, thought-provoking and sometimes shocking insights into the 1976-7 Punk explosion, Mark Sloper's documentary film '50 Years of Punk' hits a screen near you in September. Including interviews from famous names who lived through it, you’ll be entertained by their exploits, surprised by some of their opinions, laughing at the funny moments, and shocked by some Continue Reading

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Explode The TV, London Water Rats, 3rd July 2026

By Alex Goose July 5, 2026

Explode The TV are clearly in a playful mood tonight, throwing a handful of covers into their set, including a superb rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’. The shimmering guitars and post-punk grooves of their own songs are just as compelling, though.Continue Reading

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Album Review: Fresh from Florence, Italian indie rockers Spleen grunge it up in debut LP ‘Gush’

By Harriet Static July 4, 2026

Italian band Spleen’s debut album gushes grunge-punk and bleeds raw emotion. Dished up with a generous side of indie-punk goodness, ‘Gush’’s DNA can be traced back to early 90s alternative, emo and even new wave. Part angsty, part melancholy and part optimistic – the album has its share of complex emotional moments: exploring themes of intense relationships, social Continue Reading