Author: Guy Shankland

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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SLADE get ready to celebrate 50 Years of ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ & ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ with a December 2023 UK Tour! 
December 4, 2023 No Responses

SLADE get ready to celebrate 50 Years of ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ & ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ with a December 2023 UK Tour! 

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NOIZE SLADE – Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop-rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than...
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THE CHORDS UK brand new EP ‘Somewhere Beyond The Rainbow’ hits the musical sweet spot, again.
November 13, 2023 No Responses

THE CHORDS UK brand new EP ‘Somewhere Beyond The Rainbow’ hits the musical sweet spot, again.

THE CHORDS UK SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE RAINBOW (EPOP Records) 9/10 Chris Pope and his Chords UK continue a rich, punchy vein of form with their latest EP, ‘Somewhere Beyond The Rainbow’. The opener and title track is armed with the...
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UK singer-songwriter DYLAN JAMES drops his startling debut album ‘Expected To Fly’.
November 13, 2023 No Responses

UK singer-songwriter DYLAN JAMES drops his startling debut album ‘Expected To Fly’.

There’s an honesty in this here-there album that cradles a deep, burning emotion that tempers the good and evil in modern-day life. The ‘Expected To Fly’ opener, ‘Painted It Gold’ has a wonderfully stripped-back Brit Pop resonance...
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DESPERATE MEASURES drops another monster rifftastic cut of prime time Rawk ‘n’ Roll. Watch ‘Sublime Destruction’ below.
October 10, 2023 No Responses

DESPERATE MEASURES drops another monster rifftastic cut of prime time Rawk ‘n’ Roll. Watch ‘Sublime Destruction’ below.

London Punx Desperate Measures deliver yet another high-energy, hook-laden stomper. For best results, play loud! Desperate Measures plays a handful of shows this winter, including the annual Vive Le X-mess Christmas shindig. Limited tickets remain for this Dec...
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UK SUBS reinforce their legendary Punk status with one last (-ish) live celebratory waltz.
September 14, 2023 No Responses

UK SUBS reinforce their legendary Punk status with one last (-ish) live celebratory waltz.

UK SUBS & MENACE SUB 89 READING Monday nights are the most depressing night of the week, but on this rare occasion in Reading Berkshire, it genuinely felt like the Friday before a bank holiday. UK SUBS are embarking on...
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