Punk rock
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 …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 7: Introducing Chubby & The Gang
Only a week to go now, the excitement is mounting. You’ve double checked your hotel is still in business, set aside your spends for merch and beer, tucking a few extra sovs in a sock just in case. Simon ‘Coppo’ Copson is just putting the final touches to his infamous Rebellion Spreadsheet. Your schedule is …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 8: Introducing Cat & The Underdogs
Sex. Drugs. Rock N Roll! Like most good rock n roll stories that are worth telling, one of those three can be the catalyst and often more than one, if not all of them! Cat & The Underdogs story follows that template in that Åke (guitar), was at a party in their native Sweden, when …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 9: Introducing Healthy Junkies
Around since 2009, when the glamorous yet rebel lead punkster Nina Courson, ran away from and not for the first time, her Paris home and landed in London, where she met guitarist Phil-Honey-Jones (ex-HiroshAmour), in a Soho bar. It wasn’t until 2013, with the arrival of Dave Whitmore (bass) and Tony Alda (drums), that the …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 11: Introducing Nxb0dies
Dublin punk types Nxb0dies have scarcely left a fingerprint on the World Wide Web, let alone a footprint. There’s very little information out there, but what I can say for sure, from watching the videos, is that they are going to make an impression, not forgotten in a hurry. Their sludge rock/goth punk sound takes …
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 …
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 …