Countdown to Rebellion – Day 10: Introducing The Attack
The Attack is a punk rock band originating from Orlando, Florida. Formed in 2007, they burst onto the punk scene with their high-energy music and politically charged lyrics. The band draws influence from various punk subgenres, including street punk and melodic hardcore, creating a powerful and aggressive sound that resonates with listeners. With their intense …
News: Bluedot Festival cancels all Sunday tickets after torrential rain hits the site
Whilst the rest of Europe swelters in 40 degree heat, the UK continues to be wet and unseasonably cold. People with day tickets for the last day of Bluedot Festival, held annually at the iconic Jodrell Bank site in Cheshire, awoke today to find that they were no longer able to attend the day, headlined …
News: Anti-Flag announce immediate break up of band mid European tour
Pittsburgh’s political punks, Anti-Flag are no more and have apparently deleted their website and Social Media content. News broke on Wednesday via Patreon, informing subscribers that any monies taken would be refunded. The band were in Europe and due to support Dropkick Murphys in Prague. [From their Wikipedia page] “When asked to offer a statement …
News: Bingley Weekender – last remaining tickets
If you’re still looking to book a festival this summer then don’t delay any longer. With the good weather predicted to return next month then you couldn’t wish for a better festival for a singalong than the Bingley Weekender. A weekend adult ticket will set you back £159 (ex. Fees) £89 for 11-15 and £39 …
Live Review: Outbreak Festival 2023 – Day 1
Pic Credit: Andi Callen Photography Wow, what can I say about Outbreak Festival? Now right from the start I have to fess up and admit to never having heard of it before this year. Looking at the line-up in advance of the festival, there were only a handful of bands I’d heard of, but I’d …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 13: Introducing Lambrini Girls
There won’t be many more hotly anticipated bands at Rebellion this year than the Lambrini Girls. Brighton queer punk 3 piece. With song titles like Lads Lads Lads, Help Me I’m Gay, Terf Wars and Big Dick Energy it’s pretty obvious you ain’t getting no girlie girl indie noodlings from this lot, more like a …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 14: Introducing The Briefs
The Briefs are a punk rock band that emerged from the vibrant punk scene in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 2000, The Briefs quickly gained a reputation for their high-energy and fast-paced sound, drawing inspiration from classic punk bands like The Ramones and The Buzzcocks. Their music is characterized by catchy hooks, gritty guitar riffs, and …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 15: Introducing Bad Skin
Rebellion is getting ever closer and today it’s the turn of French Canadian girl punks Bad Skin, to be put in the Backseat Mafia spotlight as we countdown to Aug 3rd in Blackpool. Formed in 2016 by lead singer/guitarist Dope, when she met Caro (lead guitar). Next up, recruited through Facebook was bassist Aurely, before …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 16: Introducing HellCity
HellCity have been kicking it old skool since 2004, when they formed in Beijing, China. Another of those Asian bands that have taken their influences from the 2nd wave of British Punk, taken heir cues from The Exploited, Discharge and in HellCity’s case, Blitz. Leather, studs and mohawks and plenty of melody mixed in. Most …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 17: Introducing Girls Like Us
Just over two weeks left now to sort out your Rebellion Festival schedule, and if you haven’t already done so, might we suggest you find room for these? You’ll thank us for it later! Mean nasty noise from London is how they describe themselves on their Facebook page. The band have just recently released a …