The Damned w/ Marc Almond & The Loveless, Peter Hook & The Light & The Courettes – OVO Arena, Wembley: Live Review
The Damned roll into Wembley to celebrate 50 years of chaos, does their celebration live up to expectations? We went along to see.
Zanjeer – Seher-e-Maqhoor: Album Review
Forging multilingual hardcore fury into a weapon against oppression and channelling global resistance through raw, uncompromising hardcore the debut album from Zanjeer is a frenzied attack on the world.
IST IST – Dagger: Album Review
IST IST are back with a bold, brooding behemoth of a record in Dagger – a post‑punk jab that feels purpose‑built for bigger rooms and dark nights.
His Lordship – 229 The Venue: Live Review
We head down to 229 to catch His Lordship and see their two albums brought vividly to life.
Goblin Band – A Loaf Of Wax (Live From MOTH Club): Album Review
A punky DIY ethos inhabits this devisioning and deconstruction of traditional folk, embracing the songs of a London gutter, circa 1700, from Goblin Band.
Captain Kaiser – Belgian Boy: Single Review
Antwerp punk rock powerhouse Captain Kaiser is back with their long-awaited fourth album Belgian Boy. The title track is the band’s latest single in support of the record and is an irresistible slice of emotive punk music.
Militarie Gun – God Save The Gun: Album Review
Melodic hardcore outfit, Militarie Gun, fire on all cylinders throughout the entirety of God Save The Gun.
The Stranglers / The Skids – Watford Colosseum: Live Review
The Stranglers celebrate making it to 51 years on the 51 tour, with worthy support from Skids. We went along to see if the bad men of punk are still just that!
Dinosaur Pile Up w/ XCERTS & snake eyes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Dinosaur Pile Up return to Manchester for their latest tour in support of their excellent new album, I’ve Felt Better.
Baxter Dury – Allbarone: Album Review
Baxter Dury’s ninth album is a bold statement, blending his punk roots with contemporary influences. It solidifies his place in the music world, and offers a fresh perspective while honouring his family’s legacy.
shame – Cutthroat: Album Review
The sound of a band rediscovering their fire. Shame return with Cutthroat.
Carsick – Tough Luck: EP Review
Second EP release from Salisbury ‘chaos merchants,’ Carsick. Five songs of Gen-Z booze-fueled angst, all set against a backdrop of tight, punchy, accomplished punk noise
Outbreak Festival Manchester – Day One: Live Review
Outbreak Festival makes its return to Manchester for its first day of eclectic live music. With acts ranging from punk to shoegaze to hip hop, the Saturday truly has something for everyone.
Stiff Little Fingers – The Singles, 1978 – 1983: Album Review
Cherry Red Records release compilation from Stiff Little Fingers’ most commercially successful period. A compact and succinct selections of some bona fide classics.
PUP – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Canadian pop-punk outfit PUP made their return to Manchester performing at The Ritz for a night of cathartic live music.