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Album review: Grippers return with their ‘Disobedient Mental Attitude’

By Ruth Rae
After much touring throughout Europe, Grippers found time to record their third album, ‘Disobedient Mental Attitude’, which dropped on February 6th 2026. The tricky third album? Not for this band! Grippers are loud and proud, and so they should be of this epic effort! Punk power and raw, relatable lyrics combine to make ‘Disobedient Mental Attitude’ a record you really Continue Reading
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Album review: Conviction with a pulse – MELONBALL find clarity in the chaos with ‘Take Care’

By Florian Reith
A few seconds of drum roll, a sharp intake of breath — and then everything bursts open. That’s how Melonball’s second album ‘Take Care’ begins, and it sets the tone for what follows: direct, urgent, and uncomfortably honest. With this release, Melonball demonstrate that political punk doesn’t have to sacrifice depth for volume. It can be loud and reflective. Urgent and Continue Reading
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Double EP revew: Twat Union ‘Don’t Blame The Peach’ / ‘Don’t Look It In the Eye’

By Ruth Rae
Feral, feminist theatre-punks Twat Union released their debut EP, 'Don't Look It In The Eye', last year. The London-based sextet have now partnered it with a second, 'Don’t Blame The Peach'. Covering topics such as wanking, periods, tiny teeny sexy shorts (and the cat calling that may follow), pay gaps and witchy truths, Twat Union aren't out to offend, but to encourage Continue Reading
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EP review: ‘Industrial Area Swimming Centre’ from Utopia Development Corporation

By Ruth Rae
Following several quarters of disappointing employee morale and unprofitable emotional expression, Northampton-based mega-enterprise Utopia Development Corporation is releasing its debut EP, 'Industrial Area Swimming Centre' - a title inspired by one of the most misleading pieces of public signage in the United Kingdom. Killing Joke meets The Fall in this now-deserted Continue Reading
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EP Review: ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’ by Grapefruit

By Lawerence Linton
I was recently given an EP to review from Hawaiian punk/ska band Grapefruit - a long-standing group from Kailua, Oahu – titled ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’. Formed in 1992, the trio of Brandon (guitar/vocals), Justin (bass/vocals), and Tom (drums) have shared the stage with major acts in the punk scene, including the legendary Green Day. A blend of raw energy, memorable Continue Reading