Jeff Rosenstock – ‘POST-‘

It seems everybody is trying to be Bruce Springsteen these days. Brian Fallon has been drawing comparisons for years, The Smith Street Band took their name from Springsteen’s E Street Band and there are even up and coming Americana bands imitating The Boss from exotic lands such as Aberdeen

Chapter three of Benjamin Defer’s captivating ‘Damnatio Memoriae’ concept, ‘Fire’

It’s our pleasure to be hosting the third chapter of Benjamin Defer’s captivating concept project. ‘Fire’ is the third video in Defer’s neo-classical series ‘Damnatio Memoriae’ and once again utilises a single shot sequence to capture a visual beauty that matches its instrumental counterpart. ‘Damnatio Memoriae’ is being released in

Hot Mulligan – ‘Pilot’

Debut albums tend to dictate how we see bands for a long time after their release, even if the reality is slightly different. Sum 41 are still considered a pop punk band despite the fact that for every ‘Fat Lip’ there is a ‘We’re All To Blame’, for each

Desertfest 2018 – Warm Up Playlist

Sick Joy – ‘Amateurs’

Brighton-based Geordie three-piece Sick Joy’s latest EP ‘Amateurs’ packs a wallop. With a grunge based sound not heard properly since the ’90s, it’s a refreshing take on the genre. Channelling his inner Cobain, vocalist and guitarist Mykl Barton growls, shouts and purrs meaningful lyrics in a luscious tone. Add Danny

Tonight Alive, ROAM and The Gospel Youth @ Stylus, Leeds

LIVE: Tonight Alive @ KOKO, London

With it being International Women’s Day, it only made sense that London’s KOKO saw a sold out crowd come together to celebrate one of the most powerful and inspirational women in the pop-punk scene.  Alongside her 3 bandmates, Jenna McDougall fiercely commanded the stage, combining an

Awesome Fest 11 Saturday @ The Office, Bar Pink, Soda Bar, & Space Bar, San Diego

The Awesome Fest daytime shows don’t start until mid-afternoon, but you still encounter many a bleary-eyed or hung-over punk wandering in after the first few bands have already played. The daytime shows were held at The Office, as usual, and Bar Pink, a new venue for this fest. Bar

The Last Gang – ‘Keep Them Counting’

The Last Gang take us on a journey through time with everything from late ’80s Hole-esque grunge to ’90s Distillers punk rock and even early-day Pretty Reckless. It’s not just that lead singer Brenna Red’s husky voice is a sultry amalgamation of Courtney Love, Brody Dalle and Taylor Momsen’s

Part 1 of The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing’s exclusive tour diary

The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing began their ‘Double Negative Tour’ on March 12 and have been documenting their travels for an exclusive tour diary with Punktastic. This first instalment of a three part series sees the band travel through Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham. Check out