punk
Live Gallery: Bikini Kill at the Sydney Opera House 13.03.2023
Bikini Kill whip Opera House into a frenzy.
Album Review: The legendary Levellers become a Collective and release ‘Together All The Way’ – an acoustic reimagining of past treasures with new material. Plus tour details.
Levellers are a veritable UK institution with their brand of indie/folk/punk delivered with an enthralling passion and power. Coming together under the name Levellers Collective, the band has just released ‘Together All The Way’ – a deliciously vibrant collection that re-imagines past material and throws in a couple of shimmering new tracks. Why collective? ‘Together …
Gallery and Set-list: Lust for Life Tour, a celebration of 45 years of the classic Iggy Pop album, featuring a star studded band line-up – Whelan’s, Dublin 08.03.2023
An all-star line-up celebrated the forty-fifth anniversary of the release of Iggy Pop’s classic Lust For Life album by playing Whelan’s of Dublin. Legendary Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, was joined by former Sex Pistol and punk pioneer, Glen Matlock on bass. Broadcaster and Pet Shop Boys dancer, Katie Puckrik on vocals. Iggy Pop and David …
Album Review: Henry Rollins Curates A “Best Of” Collection Of The Californian Hardcore Scene 1978-1983
Futurismo Records asked ex-Black Flag singer, Henry Rollins to select his favourite tracks from the Californian hardcore scene for the 5 year period between 1978 and 1983, for many the halcyon days of the genre. Spread over 4 sides of limited edition coloured vinyl, the 25 tracks Rollins has chosen are all stone cold classics …
Album Review: Grade 2 Release The Best Punk LP You’re Likely To Hear In 2023
I’m going out on a limb here, but I don’t think there will be a better punk album released in 2023 than this. 10 years in and 4 albums out. This is the second for Tim Armstrong’s Hell Cat Records and his sticky fingers are all over it, as he produced it (as Tim Timebomb) …
News: Bad//Dreems announce date for fourth long-player, along with new ‘stream-of-consciousness’ video clip for single, See You Tomorrow
Adelaide indie rock & rollers, Bad//Dreems have unleashed their latest single onto the internet and airwaves, and it sees the band doing what they know best…..belting out at full throttle. The song is largely built around frontman and lead vocalist, Ben Marwe letting fly with a chain of thought that is underpinned by the slashing …
News: Stiff Little Fingers Back For Annual March UK Tour
Like death and taxes, you can take it for granted that when March finally comes around and the bulbs begin to flower, somewhere in Chicago, Jake Burns is packing his suitcase, ready to go on tour. 2023 is no different, and as I write the band members are reconvening at a rehearsal studio somewhere in …
News: Gina Birch of The Raincoats Releases Debut Solo Album
Legendary post-punk musician, artist, and filmmaker Gina Birch, has released her debut solo album
News: 2023 Vive Le Rock Awards – Millie Manders, Jim Jones And Bad Barbee Join An All-star Line-up At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, April 6th
After three long years of delays and cancellations, the Vive Le Rock Awards will finally take place at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Thursday April 6th. And the good news is that the next day is a holiday so everyone can all party like it’s 1999! Featuring all-star chaos and one-off, unique performances, the …
News: Manchester Punk Festival 2023
If you’re hoping to see some of the best punk bands, currently doing the rounds, then you’d better act quickly as there are less than 150 tickets left for MPF 2023. Spread over the Easter weekend 7-9th April, the festival is shared between 7 venues, all within easy walking distance of each other along the …