Author: Guy Shankland

KILLING JOKE’S JAZ COLEMAN sets out on his ‘Unspeakable’ spoken word tour.
March 4, 2024 No Responses

KILLING JOKE’S JAZ COLEMAN sets out on his ‘Unspeakable’ spoken word tour.

An artist of fierce intellect and purpose, Jaz Coleman heads out across the UK in March, to tell it like it is – the UNSPEAKABLE truth in the world of Killing Joke. The 8 date Unspeakable spoken word tour will see Jaz in conversation with Shane...
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Madchester Punx AERIAL SALAD drops a brand new single, the irresistible tub thumping realism of ‘Tied To Pieces Of Paper’.
February 21, 2024 No Responses

Madchester Punx AERIAL SALAD drops a brand new single, the irresistible tub thumping realism of ‘Tied To Pieces Of Paper’.

It’s with good reason that Aerial Salad describes themselves as Madchester Punk. Since theirformation in 2016, the power trio has always been in love with the Happy Mondays and Stone Roses as they were The Fall or Buzzcocks. Their 2020...
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THE SURREY SURBURBS ARE SET TO REVERBERATE WITH THE WELCOME RETURN OF AN APRIL FEAST OF PUNK/ALTERNATIVE BANDS AND SOUNDS.
February 21, 2024 No Responses

THE SURREY SURBURBS ARE SET TO REVERBERATE WITH THE WELCOME RETURN OF AN APRIL FEAST OF PUNK/ALTERNATIVE BANDS AND SOUNDS.

Undercover Festival is back5th to 7th April 2024For their 12th consecutive outing, Undercover is putting quality live Alternative and Punk music at the heart of Guildford, Surrey, and the South East.At SUBURBS THE HOLROYD GUILDFORD THREE packed days of alter...
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MADNESS, one of the only bands I’d happily endure the London O2 for. A live review from Christmas 2023.
February 15, 2024 No Responses

MADNESS, one of the only bands I’d happily endure the London O2 for. A live review from Christmas 2023.

MADNESS/THE LIGHTNING SEEDS LONDON 02 ARENA The Lightning Seeds prepare a huge oven-ready throng of fez-doffing party people with a welcome best-of set, and as it proves, it’s the only one of the night. The sublime ‘Sense’, ‘Pure’...
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EATER circa 2024 get some teeth. Live review from The Face Bar Reading.
February 5, 2024 No Responses

EATER circa 2024 get some teeth. Live review from The Face Bar Reading.

EATER/JO JO & THE TEETH/JULIET AND THE RAGING ROMEOS THE FACE BAR READING The welcoming warmth of a bustling Face Bar crowd gives Juliet And The Raging Romeos a positive reaction to their uniquely Punk without being Punk delivery. Jo...
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Rev up the DeLorean, because REWIND, the world’s greatest 80’s festival announces three line ups and venues for 2024. “Here comes the summer!”
January 28, 2024 No Responses

Rev up the DeLorean, because REWIND, the world’s greatest 80’s festival announces three line ups and venues for 2024. “Here comes the summer!”

Nothing says summer like a field full of fancy-dressed makeup and glitter sporting dayglo and lycra-wearing masses. A smiling host of characters from Top Gun, A-Team, Heidi Hi, ET and CHiPs dancing along to those hits that just won’t quit....
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London’s punch ‘n’ roll Vive Le Rockers DESPERATE MEASURES announce a brand new album, ‘SUBLIME DESTRUCTION’ and a full UK Tour.
January 23, 2024 No Responses

London’s punch ‘n’ roll Vive Le Rockers DESPERATE MEASURES announce a brand new album, ‘SUBLIME DESTRUCTION’ and a full UK Tour.

DESPERATE MEASURES NEW ALBUM ‘SUBLIME DESTRUCTION’ MARCH 22ND VIA CADIZ MUSICPRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE: WATCH THE ‘SUBLIME DESTRUCTION’ VIDEO BELOW: UK TOUR STARTS FEBRUARY 14TH WITH THE DEAD BOYS!DESPERATE MEASURES, the high energy, London punk and rol...
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SLADE rolled back the rock years to deliver a masterclass in giving the crowd exactly what they wanted and exactly when they wanted it. *Live review*
December 29, 2023 No Responses

SLADE rolled back the rock years to deliver a masterclass in giving the crowd exactly what they wanted and exactly when they wanted it. *Live review*

SLADE/SONS OF THE SEVENTIES 02 OXFORD For people of a certain age (like me), there is something worryingly reassuring about an early curfew, and tonight, we were heading down the bustling Cowley Road at nine thirty-five. It was wonderful. This...
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BIG SPECIAL live at the world famous Dublin Castle in Camden Town from May 2023 reviewed.
December 29, 2023 No Responses

BIG SPECIAL live at the world famous Dublin Castle in Camden Town from May 2023 reviewed.

BIG SPECIAL THE DUBLIN CASTLE CAMDEN Black Country duo Big Special have packed out the sweaty back room of the Dublin Castle, and there’s a worthy reason, they’re mint. Cards on the table, we only chanced upon this band and...
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East End Street Punks COCK SPARRER pull a road trip Christmas cracker in Leeds. THE LIVE REVIEW.
December 11, 2023 No Responses

East End Street Punks COCK SPARRER pull a road trip Christmas cracker in Leeds. THE LIVE REVIEW.

COCK SPARRER/KNOCK OFF PROJECT HOUSE LEEDS Street Punk originators Cock Sparrer are playing (the last-minute Rebellion saver aside) their only UK date of 2023 at the shiny new and uber-impressive Project House in Leeds. The venue’s adjoining Galleria bar...
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