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After a decade-long hiatus, Canadian grunge punks Lunchmeat are back to 'caterwaul about middle age and global catastrophe' in their new release; 'End of Man'. Vocalist Sam Allemang writes about things such as; the ghosts of Toronto’s Don River, surreal visions of sobriety, labour organising at Amazon, the slow death of suburban life, and the brutalization of Palestine - Continue Reading
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It’s curious that Europeans are doing such a fine job keeping the late 90s/early 00s Californian skate-punk sound alive. It wasn’t long ago that we reviewed German quartet Noopinion’s excellent sixth record, which boasts more than a few nods to the likes of Good Riddance and Strung Out, and now here are Rebuke with ‘Things One Shouldn’t Have To Say’, continuing in a Continue Reading
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Songwriter Peesh never stops - he has music constantly running through his brain - and his latest solo collection is the culmination of 12 months of work. Yes, Peesh wrote a new song for every month of 2024, and has now gathered them together in a limited edition CD release - 'The Perennial Effect' - for your listening pleasure! Peesh really brings his rich musical Continue Reading
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Alternative/indie band Pet Needs have released an acoustic album full of smash hits and both fan (and band) favourites! 'Kind Of Acoustic' contains 12 tracks in total, with 4 songs taken from each of their previous albums; 'Fractured Party Music', 'Primetime Entertainment' and 'Intermittent Fast Living'. The album is certainly different, uplifting in parts and like Johnny Continue Reading
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On Thursday 23rd January 2025, Brazilians Refugiadas  played in the Graauwe Hengst venue, as part of their first European tour, in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Two other punk bands, both from Rotterdam, close to Schiedam, played as well. Bombstrap first band, Die Nakse Bananen as third and last band. The audience went home, very satisfied with all three Continue Reading
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The New Cross Inn may not be sold out tonight, but there is a friendly, community feel amongst the folks who’ve turned out for an evening of quality punk rock. In an ideal world, Spoilers would have become much more widely known and appreciated in their 10 years together (to date), but as things are, they’re undoubtedly and rightfully treasured by those in the know. Continue Reading
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'Out The Dark' is the culmination of Lunar Sounds' punk-infused work to date, and shows why they’ve been such a mainstay of the UK northern music scene since 2018. Lunar Sounds have consistently explored themes of self-worth and societal expectations in their music, delivering their message with a raw, defiant attitude that strikes a chord with listeners. Another reminder Continue Reading