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Album review: ‘Sublime Destruction’ by Desperate Measures

By Ruth Rae
This week sees the release of 'Sublime Destruction', the long-awaited debut full-length album from punk-infused rockers Desperate Measures. The album was recorded over two years, as and when the band had the funds! The sheer variety of the music on 'Sublime Destruction' reflects both Desperate Measures' many influences and their proficiency as songwriters. They refuse to Continue Reading
Public Service Announcement
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Public service Announcement have Nothing To Lose with this new album!

By Ruth Rae
High Wycombe punks Public Service Announcement have been a highlight on the live scene for several years; after releasing two EPs, they've now taken the plunge with a full 10 track album, out on 15th March! 'Nothing To Lose' is filled to the brim with the energetic Punk Rock 'n' Roll sounds we know and love from PSA. They have everything to gain with this excellent album!Continue Reading
Bowling for Soup - London 2024
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Live review: Bowling for Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – London 2024

By Ruth Rae
The spectacular 'You Asked For It' tour finished up in West London on Saturday 24th February with a multitude of bangs! Bowling for Soup and Less than Jake had been intending to do a joint UK tour for decades, and this sold out show at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith was well worth waiting for. Vandoliers - a 7 piece Country Punk Rock band with added trumpet and Continue Reading
Noah and the Loners - Feb 2024
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EP review – ‘A Desolate Warning’ from Noah and the Loners

By Ruth Rae
Landing on Wednesday, the debut EP from Brighton's  Noah and the Loners, 'A Desolate Warning' is everything you could want from the new generation carrying the Punk banner. These powerful songs capture the zeitgeist of Gen Z – from personal tracks on teenage love and Noah's experience of toxic masculinity as a trans man, to political blasts at racism, corruption and the Continue Reading
The Schizophonics at The Brook 2024
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Live Review: The Schizophonics bowl over The Brook, Southampton!

By Ruth Rae
The Schizophonics supported by The Glorias played The Brook, Southampton on a rainy Thursday night. Visually The Schizophonics are like nothing I've seen before - Pat not only throws himself around on and off the stage like a whirling dervish, he also plays his guitar from EVERY possible angle! Their great Punky, Funky Rock 'n' Roll played with a tight rhythm section took Continue Reading
Smalltown Tigers 2024
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Smalltown Tigers first full-length album ‘Crush On You’ out Fri!

By Ruth Rae
We couldn't wait to hear the formidable new release from Italy's top Punk trio - Smalltown Tigers! 'Crush On You' is both a nod to their heroes the Ramones plus added Tigers own style of Garage Punk, honed by playing the songs during their numerous live shows across Europe, resulting in a fitting debut full album to display their talent. These Tigers will not be tamed!Continue Reading