Punk rock
Live Review: Blink-182 – AO Arena, Manchester 15/10/23
When the news first dropped that Tom DeLonge was re-joining Blink-182 along with a new album in the works and the band embarking on a world tour, such was demand that tickets were sold out in minutes with the addition of several dates in the UK alone. New single ‘EDGING’ stormed to the top of …
News: London Records release live LP by The Redskins – These Furious Flames 1985/1986
In the mid-1980’s the UK was pretty much where it is now. Strikes, a widely unpopular government in power and a country struggling to heal itself, but being divided at every turn. Billy Bragg set up Red Wedge, along with Paul Weller and Jimmy Somerville, ostensibly to encourage the younger generation to register to vote …
News: Dubliner Shaun Finn is back with his new single ‘Times Are Changing’
Dublin singer-songwriter Shaun Finn is back with his brand new single ‘Times Are Changing’. Shaun’s new single ‘Times Are Changing’ picks up where his previous single ‘Rise’ left off. The singer, who’s now gone down a pop-punk sound journey, released his new single today, September 29th. The lyrics of ‘Times Are Changing’ tell a story …
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, …
Live Review: Rebellion Punk Festival 2023 – Day 1
(All words/Pictures by Andi Callen. All Rights Reserved) So, Rebellion is over for another year and the bands, crew and punters are dispersing to all corners of the globe. We’ve had bands from all over including Canada, China, Mexico, France, Germany, Sweden, USA, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea and the UK. We’ve had …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 2: Introducing The Headlines
The Headlines are a punk rock band from Malmö, Sweden. They were formed in 2005 and are heavily influenced by such bands as The Clash, Rancid and Ramones. Since 2007 they have released six full-length albums, one EP, and four singles. It seems that the band are happier when touring away from their native Malmö, …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 3: Introducing Electric Press
The Leeds based hardcore band recently signed to Manchester label TNS Records and have just released their first new music since 2021’s This Bleeding Planet EP. Their sound is a blend of nu-metal riffs and hardcore sensibilities, combined with their exceptional storytelling abilities, rich vocals, and compelling melodies. With its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 4: Introducing Le Rox
Having formed during lockdown, Northeast London outfit Le Rox are making up for lost time. Steffan (guitar) and James (bass) had previously been in a band together, they met Paulo (drums), but it didn’t all come together until Laura Le Rox was added on vocal duty. “They already had all this amazing stuff written, so …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 5: Introducing Cherym (Londonderry)
According their Bandcamp page, Cherym (pronounced “Chair-um”), are “three basic bitches from Derry”. Guitarist and vocalist Hannah Richardson, bassist Nyree Porter and drummer Alannagh Doherty, produce killer pop-punk tunes in the vein of Bikini Kill meets Yuck. They have very different musical tastes away from the band though, ranging from Pixies (Hannah), through to heavier …