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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

To make music iike RVG do, you have to have lived a life like that of frontwoman Romy Vager. We won’t dwell on the specifics right now; suffice to say that she’s faced much more than her fair share of adversity. What is evident, though, is that she’s channelled all her frustration into her songs to truly amazing effect. Last year’s ‘Brain Worms’ LP is her band’s best work Continue Reading

Shake Some Acton have done it again - Thee Gravemen, The Go Go Cult, Tuesday Violence and CaveGirl & The Neandergals pulled in the crowds! Even quality gigs suffer when up against the traditional Bank Holiday London exodus, not to mention a rain-soaked stinker of a Saturday, but Shake Some Acton tonight at the King’s Cross Water Rats is a hive of activity. Each of the four Continue Reading

Tonight, the New Cross Inn is sold out, and it’s heartening to see such demand for such a diverse bill! The label ‘hardcore’ simply isn’t enough to describe the bands; they’ve all taken influence from the genre, for sure, but they’ve twisted it to suit their own musical visions, and there’s a sense in the air that this evening will be full of surprises. Ancient Lights, Continue Reading

Over the years, many American bands have had to journey to the UK (and Europe) to get some love and appreciation, but it’s been comparatively difficult for British bands to make their mark on the USA. The Speedways, though, are off to a fine start; having already played a run of successful East Coast shows last year, they’re on the cusp of once again crossing the pond to Continue Reading