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Countdown To Rebellion – Day 38: Introducing A Void
A Void, a ferocious punk band hailing from the underground scene, brings a relentless sonic assault that reverberates with angst and intensity. Emerging from the DIY punk ethos, A Void channels their raw energy into a powerful sound that combines elements of hardcore punk, post-punk, and noise rock. With thunderous drums, blistering guitar riffs, and …
News: London punks Tripsun push back against colonial attitudes and racism on new single ‘Civilised’
They may not be a new band, but it’s a new era for London quartet Tripsun, who you may know as Triple Sundae – they snipped the old name in half last year, poking their heads out of debut album mode to serve up ‘Chemstrains’. Fast forward almost a year, and said debut album is …
Live Gallery: VOIID, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, 16.06.2023
Feature photograph: Ian Bickerstaff
Live Gallery: Peni Parker at the Vic On The Park, Sydney 30.06.2023
PENI PARKER EP Launch at the Vic on the Park.
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 39: Introducing Tokky Horror
Tokky Horror, an electrifying musical collective that defies genres and pushes boundaries, is making waves in the music industry with their bold and dynamic sound. Comprised of musicians from diverse backgrounds, Tokky Horror seamlessly blends elements of punk, electronic, and experimental music to create a sonic experience that is both exhilarating and unapologetic. Hailing from …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 40: Introducing Rumkicks
Hot on the heels of releasing their excellent debut album Born Rude, South Korean punks Rumkicks return to Rebellion after their glorious debut in 2022. Rumkicks has taken the underground music scene by storm, is a powerful and rebellious force that challenges the status quo with their spirited sound. Hailing from the bustling streets of …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day42: Introducing DeeCRACKS
I only came across these back in April this year, when their set was one of the highlights of the Manchester Punk Festival. Melodic hardcore 3 piece from Austria, in the same vein as The Queers and Screeching Weasel. Rama-a-lamma pedal to the metal, no frills, no fills, 2 minute pop-punk songs are their speciality. …
Live Gallery: Rising Festival – The Damned, Witch & Vaccum, Forum Theatre, Melbourne, 09.06.2023
Feature photograph: Ian Bickerstaff
Countdown To Rebellion – Day43: Introducing The Human Error
This is like going back to 1976 and the first appearance of Eater, debuting in Manchester, with Buzzcocks supporting. Eater were probably the youngest band on the nascent punk scene back then, all being between 14 and 17. Fast forward 47 years and Eater are at Rebellion, so are Jo Jo And The Teeth (Andy …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day46: Introducing Smoking Gives You Big Tits
First up I feel duty bound as a doctor of punk rock, that smoking is bad for you and almost certainly won’t increase the size of your boobs. However, what you will get from listening to the Bolton/Salford 4 piece, is a blend of high energy riot grrrl influenced post-punk, humour and political comment. Oh …