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Songwriter, singer and guitarist Peesh made a resolution in 2024 to release a new single and video every month for a year for a solo album - ‘The Perennial Effect’. His 9th release is 'The Idiot's Lantern', a tongue-in-cheek poke at all the telly addicts! "I got the title from one of my fave comedians, Stewart Lee, who does a great routine on television and said his Continue Reading
Bristol Punk Rock 'n' Rollers Split Dogs are back with the second single from their forthcoming album. 'Monster Truck' is about "lessons learnt, seeing it coming but you keep on trucking,” says guitarist Mil Martinez. “Focus on yourself and the good stuff around you. Be strong, lead with an open heart. Don’t take kindness for weakness…. You better not tread on me!" New Continue Reading
Yep, the inaugural 2023 Handfests (Leeds and London) were such successes that the festival has returned this year, with plenty to satisfy any fan of (mostly) British ska/punk/hardcore. Here’s Punktuation’s five favourite performances of the second day on the London leg.. Haest, Pizzatramp, Vanilla Pod, In Evil Hour and Random Hand.Continue Reading
Guitarist and vocalist of the dynamic punk rock duo Vulpynes, Molly Vulpyne has now unveiled her inaugural solo endeavour. In her own words, Molly describes 'Amortise' as "An experiment I miraculously achieved without overthinking, one that feels truly authentic." A shift towards melody over raw power, resulting in an infectious and captivating sound.Continue Reading
It’s at gigs like tonight’s that you have to give kudos to the crowd for taking things to a whole new level. Maybe it’s the unseasonably warm weather, maybe it’s the fact that it’s Friday night, most likely it’s the quality of tonight’s bill; whatever the truth, it’s rare to see a crowd quite as enthusiastic and up for it as they are this evening. The New Cross Inn is sold Continue Reading
Building upon their extensive writing and touring experience, Bristol-based trio IDestroy return with a second selection of catchy feminist punk anthems in this self-titled album. Writing about their own experiences as young women in the 21st century, they have plenty to say, and they say it clearly and proudly. 'IDestroy' is a strong second album from a band who really Continue Reading
London post-punk band Dealing With Damage return, following the release of their second album ‘Use The Daylight’ in early 2023. 'Head Full Of Feedback' is dripping in melody, noise and propulsive drums & bass - and it's groovy baby! Continue Reading
On 4th September 2024, the 'Uitholling Bovenlangs' sampler LP, a collaboration between young punk bands was launched at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Seven Dutch bands and Belgians Maria Iskariot proved once again that punk is not dead, especially young punk!Continue Reading
Have Rockaway Beach ever put on a bad gig, or even a bad band? If so, we’re yet to see it. Brazilian duo Altermoderns get down to a typically groovy set. - they always give 150% live, they look great (both dressed entirely in red). Sussex trio Dead Hombres have the songs and the confidence to stand out from the horror-fizated hordes, and even with a set full of bangers, Continue Reading
Hailing from Brighton on the south coast of England, Daffodildos have released three singles in just a few weeks! The lyrics of all three deal with important social issues, emphasizing a tendency present within punk since it began.Continue Reading