New Punk Releases 15th January 2025
Single, EP and Album releases from around the Punk world!
Punk's alive and raging in Croteau's debut EP!
Release Date: 29th November 2024
Record Label: Self released
Three young Isle of Man punks named Croteau released their excellent debut EP ‘Junky‘ 6 weeks ago. If the sounds Ali, Jake and Grey produce are anything to go by, the Manx punk scene is alive and riotous! The raw ’77 punk on ‘New York City Junk‘, ‘Pigs‘ and ‘Ulterior‘ is complemented by a rush of rage at the end of ‘Rich & Famous / MFTP‘, and a more modern sound in ‘Say The Word‘. Each of the 5 tracks on the EP is described on the back cover by a quote from a different revolutionary author – you can’t get more punk than that!
Stream, download or purchase on CD HERE
Wynona Bleach say no to rotting our brains online
Release Date: 7th October 2024
Record Label: Fierce Panda Records
Belfast’s fierce and feisty four-piece Wynona Bleach bowled us over with their latest single ‘I Deserve That‘, a cautionary tale about the cultural bin fire that exists around the chronically online. Guitarist Jonny Woods says: “Tt’s a track about brain rot and how social media and tv can be poisonous and make you feel worthless and bad about yourself, and how you should go outside, and touch grass every once in a while.” With their sophomore album on the horizon, he along with Melyssa, James and Carl can be sure of a great 2025!
Stream HERE
The Fixations swear they ain't the same..
Release Date: 16th September 2024
Record Label: Whiskey Blood Music
Texan band The Fixations’ second full length release ‘The Fixations Are Who You Thought They Were‘ marks a triumphant return for the no bullshit rock ‘n’ rollers! In contradiction to the album title, singer and guitarist Lance Jones reckons their sound has changed. “I think the growth in the songwriting from the first album to this one is exponential. It’s been six years between the writing of each one. You can do a lot of growing.” With co-writer, guitarist Kevin Cremeens to elevate the musicality and lyrics, infectious hooks are aplenty!
Streaming everywhere, download HERE
Blagged hit the spot with this purposeful punk EP!
Release Date: 3rd January 2025
Record Label: Brassneck Records
Manchester band Blagged explore the ways we (often erroneously!) think in ‘Cortex Marks The Spot‘, their new EP release. Describing their sound as “Punk rock with purpose”, this quartet have brought a psychology textbook to life in 6 rockin’ tracks! ‘Scratches‘ (below)was written to share a heartfelt experience of their troubled teen years. The band’s aim is to bring the listener back into reflecting on their own journey of anguish and recoil through trying times. Vocalist Sara covers the full range, from gentle to raging, while the guys thrash their guitars and drums in addition to providing tight backing harmonies as required. Magnificent!
Download HERE, buy on vinyl, cassette and CD HERE, streaming everywhere!
Aussie teen punks follow-up record is insanely good!
Release Date: 6th December 2024
Record Label: Golden Robot Records
Emerging metal/punk powerhouse Lonely Empire have officially released their second single ‘Convoluted Insanity‘. Diving deep into the band’s punk ethos, it offers a hard-hitting critique of society’s relentless pursuit of “what’s next” at the expense of appreciating the present. Reflecting the band’s signature blend of blistering energy and poignant lyricism, it delivers a message that resonates universally: live in the moment before it’s too late! The Adelaide, South Australia teens continues to carve a niche in the metal and punk scenes with their unapologetic sound and socially conscious themes. Get ready to experience Lonely Empire’s thought-provoking punk edge.
Stream HERE
Armatage Shanks are back with their 'Story Untold'
Release Date: 22nd November 2024
Record Label: HRC
Hamar, Norway based Armatage Shanks make a welcome return after 12 years, with their latest album, ‘Story Untold‘. Once again delivering their distinctive and melodic punk style, it captures the soul and rawness that made the band a well- known name in the punk scene over a decade ago. Original members Kristofer and Joakim reunited and “rediscovered the joy of making music. It felt like picking up right where we left off, but with a fresher perspective and a new spark.” Chock full of energetic riffs and catchy melodies, the album explores themes of loneliness and lost connections, confronts the past, and looks forward with hope – “the future is fucking bright!”
Streaming HERE
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