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From Thursday 12 September 2013

Direct Hit! – ‘Brainless God’

If you’re not already aware, pop punk is a thing we love here at Punktastic, but we also know it’s a bit saccharine for some. Interestingly, those people are sometimes also the people who can be seen singing Fall Out Boy at the top of their voices at

Stagecoach call it quits

BAD NEWS. Stagecoach have called it quits. The band announced their split via their Tumblr page. This sucks: STAGECOACH 2003-2013 After 10 incredible years we have decided to close the book on what has been an amazing adventure. From small beginnings at a Dorking open mic to jamming with Phoenix and

New I Can Make A Mess video

I Can Make A Mess, Ace Enders of The Early November’s side-project, have released the video for ‘Enola’. The track is taken from the full-length of the same name released back in June. Check out the video here:

Kids In Glass Houses release ‘Peace’ music video

Kids In Glass Houses have released the music video for their new single ‘Peace’. It’s taken from the band’s forthcoming album of the same name, and you can check it out using the player in this article.

Stream the new Lacey EP, ‘Outlaws’, with Punktastic

Today we’re bringing you a stream of the brand new EP from pop punkers / alt rockers Lacey! It’s released tomorrow, but you can hear the whole thing now using the player in this article. Fans of Kids In Glass Houses, Natives and Blitz Kids should be drawn

Wednesday 11 September 2013

Fathoms To Release New EP ‘Cold Youth’ On Sep 30th

  Brighton’s Melodic Hardcore/Metal mob Fathoms are to release a new 4 song EP on September 30th. Titled ‘Cold Youth’, it’s out on Ghost Music and is the follow up to their free EP ‘Transitions’. Advance track ‘XIV’ is available for streaming now.

Members of Bloodhound Gang face up to 5 years in Russian prison

Russia has been proving reasonably troublesome for bands over the past year. Following the imprisonment of Pussy Riot for their alleged part in inciting violence (and the recent news that they will be moved to some of Russia’s harshest camps for the last few years of their sentence),

North of the Border: The Murderburgers

Welcome to our first ever ‘North of the Border’, where we take a regular look at what’s happening up in the Scottish punk scene. Each month, our new reporter Samarth Kanal will be introducing new artists, trends and venues housed in Scotland. This month, and for our first

ALCOA (Derek Archambault of Defeater) announces UK tour

Derek Archambault of Defeater’s long time solo project Alcoa have announced a UK tour for January 2014. The band recently released ‘Bone & Marrow’ on Bridge9, and you can see the full list of tour dates below. JANUARY 05 KINGSTON Cricketers 06 BRISTOL Fleece 07 LEEDS Packhorse 08 GLASGOW Classic Grand 09 MANCHESTER Kraak Gallery 10

Fat Wreck release full track listing of ‘The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute’

Fat Wreck have released full details on ‘The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute’. It features an amazing all-star cast of punk rock bands, and you can see that full track listing below. 01. Karina Denike – “Biggest Lie” 02. Mad Caddies – “AM” 03. Strung Out – “Soulmate” 04. Rise Against –