New Punk Releases 28th November 2024
Recent Single, EP and Album releases from around the Punk world!
The Mary Tyler Whores smashing new single 'Savage World'
Release Date: 22nd November
Record Label: Golden Robot Records
Diving into the chaos and intensity of everyday life, hitting with break-neck rhythms and pounding drums like bombs bursting through the speakers, ‘Savage World‘ pulls no punches. Tackling heavy themes like homelessness, drug addiction, mental health struggles, and the horrors of a fractured society, the song is a rallying cry for those who feel trapped in the relentless grind of modern existence. The video is a cinematic journey blending vintage horror with raw punk energy – a retro fever dream where soldiers battle colossal, pin-up model housewives! Support band for Iggy Pop, The Mary Tyler Whores hotly anticipated debut album ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be‘ comes out next spring.
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An exemplary XTC cover version from Spleen!
Release Date: 28th November
Record Label: Contempo Records
It’s not often that the cover version rivals the original, but Italian punks Spleen have upped the ante with ‘Making Plans For Nigel‘. The fierce and feisty Florence four-piece have taken 2024 by storm, with debut single ‘Dystopic School‘ released while they sat their final exams at high school. Frontman Samuele says: “The idea behind the video is the same as the one behind the XTC song – trying to escape from the impositions that life puts in front of you.” Spleen are set to conquer the rock scene with their electrifying performances – catch them at London’s legendary Hope & Anchor on 6th December!
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Less Than Jake go 'Uncharted' in new EP
Release Date: 15th November
Record Label: Pure Noise Records
Florida’s Ska/Punk kings Less Than Jake return with 7 tracks of their latest music on this fun-filled voyage of an EP! A band who never disappoint, bringing out their joyful sounds to brighten up a dull world. ‘Walking PipeBomb’ will have you pogoing, ‘Not My Problem’ grooving to the funky bass sound, and ‘Sunny Side Up’ rocking out to the beat. Bassist / vocalist Roger says “it’s a reminder to actively make an effort to live in the present.” LTJ may have been going for over 30 years, but their music retains its youthful vigour, while the lyrics continue to challenge our blind acceptance of the status quo.
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Sean And The Dead debut EP - 'Rude And Obnoxious"
Release Date: 15th November
Record Label: Cleopatra Records
Sean Vertigo, former vocalist/songwriter of rock group VILE A SIN has always had a heart moulded by the classic sounds of punk rock. In 2022 doctors found a mass in Sean’s throat and after two surgeries removing 80% of his left vocal cord, Sean was told his singing days were over. During his months of recovery, the only thing that made Sean happy was music; this fuelled the flame to begin writing songs from the heart, like he hadn’t done in years. Sean And The Dead’s debut EP features 4 hard-hitting and heartfelt original songs and a reimagined cover of Tom Petty’s ‘Walls’ – a perfect blend of everything to love about punk rock.
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Frenzee's bonzer debut album 'What's Wrong With Me'
Release Date: 18th October
Record Label: Poison City / Ouga Booga Recordings
Born in Melbourne, raised and based on Crete, Frenzee embodies the antipodean riffing of AC/DC, Hard Ons and The Angels but with a heavy dose of their childhood loves Bikini Kill, Motorhead, The Prodigy and Rage Against The Machine. The Xylouris siblings Apollonia, Nikos and Adonis rock HARD – their first album is a must-have for all fans of heavy punk rock. A fist pumping 22 minutes in 9 tracks, From raging opener ‘100°C’, the venom spit of ‘Pink Tax’ to the harmonic death of ‘What’s Wrong With Me’, their collective synapses are firing. Catch them on tour across Australia from Dec – Feb, you’ll thank us for the tip!
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Stunning debut album ''Karabasan' by The Damned Few
Release Date: 15th November
Record Label: Self release
Prepare yourself for a wild ride in the dark! The Damned Few have released their long-awaited debut album. ‘Karabasan’ represents the demons that everyone carries within. Pure rock’n’roll with a twist of garage rock, straight from Overijssel, The Netherlands. The powerful vocals of singer Dion Legebeke are fittingly backed by the dirty, nasty, groovy guitars and drums of Michiel, Jaap and Jeroen. After supporting international acts like Skunk Anansie, Dirty Honey, Jared James Nichols and The Vintage Caravan, they are ready to conquer the world! This album confirms that once again the sound of rock, blues and psychedelics from the 60’s and 70’s lives, but on steroids..
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Usually found jumping around down the front at gigs, I also relish taking photos and videos, singing, speaking with fellow music fans, and asking musicians the questions nobody else does. Writing about my favourite bands and connecting with people who love music too keeps me more-or-less sane! I’ve worked for over 25 years at a video production company, mainly filming live music events, therefore I have an additional backstage perspective on the scene.
