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From Monday 17 March 2003

My Awesome Compilation – Leeds Packhorse

The Packhorse in Leeds is a strange little venue. Little being the operative word. If you’ve never been before, it’s a room above a small pub – a room which is literally no bigger than a bedroom. 50 people capacity probably at a push, although remarkably

Bravestar update

Bravestar Records have a few interesting bits of news to bring you up to date with. The label is releasing a 3-way split with Homegrown, Lucky 7, and The All New Adventures Of Us, which should be out in June. All the bands will

No Comply

“We are better No Doubt – there’s a Punktastic news headline!” I couldn’t have written it better myself, so to have as bold a statement as that from a Plymouth six-piece to open up an interview is about as confident as you can get. Of

Turbos A.C.’s – Automatic

The Turbo AC’s are a band that have worked really hard, and endured many problems, to get to where they are today. Since their first release in 1996, the AC’s have toured the US and Europe endlessly, often with little or no label support. However, the band

Get in their diary!

Check out the new Ataris video for ‘In This Diary’ by clicking on the link below. The video is sure to be over the music channels very, very soon before the single is released on May 17. The band will be coming over to the UK in

Fastlane rock!

Matt from Fastlane got in touch to tell us about a new song they up at MP3.com. The guitarist said: “We have a brand new song up on mp3.com called “Lost Out” at www.mp3.com/fastlanerock that will appear on

Sunday 16 March 2003

Brand New get downloaded

Brand New have been added to the bill for the Download festival. It is thought they are on the Kerrang/Radio 1 stage on June 1. They will also be supporting Taking Back Sunday on all their UK dates in May.

The Starting rock…everywhere!

Here are ALL the dates for The Starting Line UK tour. Unlike as previously thought it does not appear the band will play at Download. Homegrown are rumoured to support. June 2 – Newport TJs June 3 – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms June

Lobster gain a victory!

One of Punktastic’s favourite US labels, Lobster Records, have added A Small Victory to their roster. With so many high quality bands already snapped up, these guys are sure to be worth checking out. Do so at www.asmallvictory.com.

Everyone’s booking the Bandits!

The Rx Bandits have now confirmed a show at The Met Lounge, Peterborough on April 14. Support comes from New York based The Exit plus Peterboroughs ska-punks $up and Dutch Oven. It’s a 14+ show and advance tickets are £6 available from the