punk
Live Review: Bob Vylan @ O2 Ritz Manchester
The last time Bob Vylan played Manchester, supporting punk supergroup Generation Sex at the Apollo, it’s no exaggeration when I say they polarised the crowd. Bobby found a pocket of old punks who really didn’t care for his politicising, and let him know in no uncertain terms, exactly what they thought. He playfully offered to …
Track: Gut Health’s Latest Single ‘Juvenile Retention’ – A Post-Punk Journey Through Bastinado and Banana Bread + Tour Dates
Gut Health, an emerging force from the Naarm/Melbourne underground, has been making waves in the music scene since their debut in 2022. The band’s sound is a nostalgic nod to the New Wave/No Wave era with a post-punk edge, and their latest single, ‘Juvenile Retention‘, showcases their dynamic, bass-infused style that explores the emotional complexities …
News: Stiff Little Fingers announce 2024 UK tour
Stiff Little Fingers are pleased to announce their annual March UK dates for 2024 under the title “Hate Has No Home Here Tour”. Stiff Little Fingers will be joined on tour by very special guest, the legendary Glen Matlock. 2024 also celebrates 45th anniversary of the release of Stiff Little Fingers debut album, Inflammable Material, …
Video: Voodoo Radio – Dog
Cumbrian power-punk father-daughter duo Voodoo Radio continue to hurtle along since the release of debut record, Pop Pills via Holy Dotage Records back in January 2022. That collection of eight self-penned songs of pure pop-punk slayed all-comers. The band have continued to gain momentum since last year playing Twisterella and Kendall Calling, and having stacks …
Live Review: CIVIC – Mississippi Studios – Portland, Oregon – 18.10.2023
This past Wednesday Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon welcomed Australian punk band CIVIC with opening support from locals Cut Piece. CIVIC is on their first U.S. tour in support of the sophomore album Taken by Force. The Australian’s bringing a throwback punk sound, that has sounds of fast paced bands of the late 70’s while …
Track: A Swift Farewell return with another thumping emotive track ‘Like This (I Don’t Wanna Die)’
Following a rejuvenation and a welcome return with ‘Sorry’ earlier this year, Eora/Sydney band A Swift Farewell return to say hello with new track ‘Like This (I Don’t Wanna Die)’. With their thumping quiet/loud sound and yearning vocals, the band prove they are in form and as always, the band’s collective hearts are on their …
Live Review & Gallery: Tumbleweed w/ Nunchukka Superfly & TBX, Crowbar 230923
Tumbleweed fans were treated to an impromptu gig at Crowbar a couple of weeks back. A last minute cancellation saw the 90s favourites called into battle with only 2 weeks notice, so the boys came out of hiding and lead singer Richie Lewis paused finalising his solo album to take to the stage with long …
News: Noah & The Loners – “Hell of A Day” (Marshall Amplification)
Pic Credit: Andi Callen Photography. All Rights Reserved Back in July, we tipped Noah And The Loners as one of the 50 artists to watch at this year’s Rebellion Punk Festival at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. That feeling was purely based on two YouTube videos that I stumbled across whilst doing my research. 4th August 2023 …
News: MPF 2024 – First line-up announcement released
TNS Records have just announced the first acts confirmed for Manchester Punk Festival 2024. Held over the Easter weekend, at various venues off Oxford Road, bands from all over the world descend for 3 days of punk mayhem. Pretty much every sub-genre from Hardcore to Skacore are represented. Already announced, Hot Water Music, Pissed Jeans, …
