Author: Guy Shankland

THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, BITE ME BAMBI & DESPERATE MEASURES LIVE AT THE HIGHBURY GARAGE. **A NEW REVIEW**
October 21, 2026 No Responses

THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, BITE ME BAMBI & DESPERATE MEASURES LIVE AT THE HIGHBURY GARAGE. **A NEW REVIEW**

Saturday night in autumnal North London comes alive with DESPERATE MEASURES, who heartily entertain early arrivals with a vigorous set of cross-pollinating punk, goth, new wave, and rock. ‘Back To The Rats’, ‘1984’ and their latest single (featuring Charlie Harper) ‘Limo Life’...
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This is not ordinary. THE FAMILY BUSINESS LTD explode out of the multi-generational Ska gate.
August 27, 2026 No Responses

This is not ordinary. THE FAMILY BUSINESS LTD explode out of the multi-generational Ska gate.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS LTD joins Jordan Cardy (RAT BOY), Preston (The Ordinary Boys), andAntonee First Class (The English Beat), with Operation Ivy’s Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaelsas additional creative collaborators. Bringing together multiple generations of...
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Glam Rocking, tub thumping originals, Slade prepare for Festival Season and a Chriiiiistmaaaaaaas tour. Here’s our live review from Xmas 2025.
June 1, 2026 No Responses

Glam Rocking, tub thumping originals, Slade prepare for Festival Season and a Chriiiiistmaaaaaaas tour. Here’s our live review from Xmas 2025.

DAVE HILL’S SLADE O2 INSTITUTE BIRMINGHAM Dave Hill’s Slade is, much like Bad Manners or It’s A Wonderful Life, a Christmas must-see. The packed O2 is in a joyful mood as ‘Take Me Back ‘Ome’, ‘Look Wot You Dun’ and...
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Ahead of their huge show in Crystal Palace on June 28th, we look back at The Offspring’s sold-out show from Christmas 2025 at London’s O2 Arena.
June 1, 2026 No Responses

Ahead of their huge show in Crystal Palace on June 28th, we look back at The Offspring’s sold-out show from Christmas 2025 at London’s O2 Arena.

THE OFFSPRING/SIMPLE PLAN THE O2 LONDON ARENA Canadian pop punkers SIMPLE PLAN perform to an almost full arena, and their last number, ‘Perfect,’ is lit up by a few thousand mobiles and a gargantuan sing-along. THE OFFSPRING are masters at...
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DANNY WILDHEART AND THE UK REPROBATES announce a new live album.
February 5, 2026 No Responses

DANNY WILDHEART AND THE UK REPROBATES announce a new live album.

Former Wildhearts, Main Grains, Yo-Yos, and Chasers founder, bassist and songwriter Danny “Wildheart” McCormack is back. Following on from their debut EP, Danny Wildheart and The UK Reprobates now drop a live album from their appearance at The Unit...
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THE SKIDS are announced as the headliners for the legendary VIVE LE ROCK magazine’s 16th Anniversary Bash.
January 28, 2026 No Responses

THE SKIDS are announced as the headliners for the legendary VIVE LE ROCK magazine’s 16th Anniversary Bash.

Original Scottish Punx THE SKIDS have been announced as headliners for this year’s 2026 Vive Le Rock party in London. The event takes place on Saturday, May 30th at the 02 Islington Academy with doors opening at 5 Pm. Joining...
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REWIND FESTIVAL announces it’s line up for 2026! Henley On Thames gets ready to welcome the party back to the river!
January 28, 2026 No Responses

REWIND FESTIVAL announces it’s line up for 2026! Henley On Thames gets ready to welcome the party back to the river!

IT’S TIME TO REWIND! THE ORIGINAL & BEST RETRO FESTIVAL FROM FRIDAY 21ST TO SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST IN HENLEY-ON-THAMES. This isn’t a Letter from America, it’s an announcement from Henley-on-Thames! Yes, it’s time to Rewind once aga...
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DANNY “WILDHEART” MCCORMACK RETURNS WITH THE UK REPROBATES FOR A LIVE SHINDIG IN NORWICH.
September 21, 2025 No Responses

DANNY “WILDHEART” MCCORMACK RETURNS WITH THE UK REPROBATES FOR A LIVE SHINDIG IN NORWICH.

DANNY WILDHEART AND THE UK REPROBATES W/ KID KLUMSY, LOAD, THE HAUNTED MEN B2 BRICKMAKERS NORWICH The wonderfully intimate and full-on Rock ‘N’ Roll Brickmakers pub and venue in Norwich welcomes Danny Wildheart And The UK Reprobates for their live...
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IS HERE TO STAY AS THE TR5’S RELEASE THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM ‘A TRIUMPHANT RETURN’.
August 27, 2025 No Responses

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IS HERE TO STAY AS THE TR5’S RELEASE THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM ‘A TRIUMPHANT RETURN’.

THE TR5’S A TRIUMPHANT RETURN (Foot Tapping Records) 8/10 A triumphant return indeed. Rock ‘n’ Roll never dies; it lovingly gets twisted, twirled, and reshaped for a bigger, better, and brighter sound. The TR5’S return with their second full-length rel...
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REWIND SOUTH 2025 completes another wonderful & successful retro-kissed weekend. A review from the banks of the idilyc River Thames.
August 19, 2025 No Responses

REWIND SOUTH 2025 completes another wonderful & successful retro-kissed weekend. A review from the banks of the idilyc River Thames.

REWIND SOUTH 2025 HENLEY ON THAMES For the only Rewind weekend in 2025, the organisers picked the tranquil setting of Henley on the banks of the river Thames to host the biggest and best 80s (with a smidge of the...
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