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From Sunday 15 December 2013

The Murderburgers – ‘These Are Only Problems’

Pop punk is a genre which is looked down with scorn by many, and this is increasingly becoming a justifiable viewpoint; overproduced tracks and immature, trite lyrics come are some of the problems becoming prevalent in the genre. Of course there are loads of bands which go against these

The Famous Class post ‘Guilty As Charged’ video

Avid readers may remeber ‘Guilty As Charged’ as the first track from our 13.07 compilation back at the start of August. Well, The Famous Class have now released it as an official single, following the more typical ‘When Everything Is Washed Away‘. ‘Guilty As Charged’ sees the

Saturday 14 December 2013

BBC Radio One to air ‘My Transgender Punk Rock Story’, featuring Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace, on December 16

BBC Radio One are set to air ‘My Transgender Punk Rock Story’ tomorrow (December 16) at 9pm. The documentary is about Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace, and is presented by Paris Lees. It features a brand new interview with Laura, and a wide range of transgender people from

Friday 13 December 2013

Verses get in the festive spirit with ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ cover

Brighton four-piece Verses have been getting into the festive spirit by recording their version of Shakin’ Stevens holiday classic ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’. You can check out the track here and merrily sing along at whatever volume you see fit. https://www.facebook.com/versesuk

EXCLUSIVE: Archetype – ‘Snake Oil’ music video

Just before you head out for the Christmas Party Weekend, we’re bringing you an exclusive first look at Alternative/Hardcore/Metal (see: loud stuff) outfit Archetype’s ‘Snake Oil’ music video. The video consists of footage taken from the Lincoln/Nottingham based band’s recent UK tour, and the song is part of their forthcoming

Imprisoned Pussy Riot members granted retrial

Alongside recent speculation that Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina may be freed once the new Russian amnesty bill is passed, the Russian Supreme Court have overturned the original ruling and demanded that the trial be heard again. The Supreme Court was dissatisfied with the ruling of the Moscow court,

blink-182, Nine Inch Nails and Limp Bizkit in possible supergroup surprise

Although only informed speculation at this stage, it looks possible that blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has joined forces with former Nine Inch Nails member Danny Lohner, Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland and Scroobius Pip (of ‘Thou Shalt Always Kill’ fame). Barker tweeted the above picture alongside the teasing text, “in

EXCLUSIVE: Her Parents – ‘King Of The Babies’ music video

Happy Friday! How’s this for a lunchtime treat? Here’s a first look at the brand new Her Parents’ music video for ‘King Of The Babies’, taken from the band’s recent album ‘Happy Birthday’. One thing we should probably note is that the video is, erm, the band playing inside a

TOUR DIARY: Villains

At the start of November, Villains hit the road for an intended 5 date tour with fellow UK upstarts Out For Tomorrow and Forever Can Wait. Touring material from their forthcoming self-titled debut, scheduled for the 24th February 2014, Villains scheduled to take in Ipswich, Birmingham, London, Southampton

Golden Tanks and Wicked Snakes announce UK tour

Golden Tanks and Wicked Snakes have announced UK tour for February 2014. You can see the bands (for fans of Cancer Bats/Black Shapes/loud stuff) on the following dates: FEBRUARY 06 CARMATHAN Parrot 07 CORBY Zombie Hut 08 GLOUCESTER Secret Show 09 SWANSEA Static Bar 10 LONDON Camden Unicorn