The end of a decade: The Most Important Bands of the Next Decade

Looking back is lovely. Fond (and sometimes not so fond) memories, the music that shaped who we are right now, those special gigs we’ll remember forever and constantly relive in our minds – but what’s just as important, especially in the ever changing world of music we love, is

The end of a decade: The most unmissable albums of the past 10 years

Every decade has its defining sound. In the 90s, you had Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, while the 2000s brought us Blink 182’s ‘Enema Of The State’, Slipknot’s ‘Iowa’ and My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’ – so it’s only fitting that the current decade has plenty of albums of

LIVE: Boston Manor / Modern Error / Gender Roles @ Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

There’s no better place for a rock gig than a pub. Said no one. Ever. And yet somehow, tonight, that statement is entirely true.  Before the show even starts, you know it’s going to be utter carnage. If you’ve ever seen Boston Manor perform live before,

Boston Manor, Modern Error, Gender Roles @ O2 Academy 2, Sheffield

LIVE: Reading Festival 2019 – Saturday

While ‘British Festival Season’ often conjures thoughts of muddy fields, populated almost solely with last-minute welly purchases, this year’s Reading Festival brought only sunshine and across the whole weekend. Pulling from all of Punktastic’s very favourite genres, it’s one of our most anticipated times of

Boston Manor release re-imagined tracks

In preparation for their sets at Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend, Blackpool five-piece Boston Manor have released two re-imagined versions of songs from sophomore album ‘Welcome To The Neighbourhood’ – an acoustic version of ‘England’s Dreaming’, and a remix of title track ‘Welcome To The Neighbourhood’. “We recorded

Reading & Leeds 2019 Festival Preview

When it comes to world-famous festivals, the UK is blessed with more than a few – and Reading & Leeds is one of the biggest and best there is, not to mention one of the oldest. With a rotation of bands performing across the two sites over three days,

Boston Manor: “I’ve not come up with some hot take that the world needs to know about, I’m just expressing my feelings”

LIVE: Slam Dunk Festival 2019

Slam Dunk continues to be our favourite way to kick off festival season, providing the perfect opportunity for pop-punk/rock/alternative fans to surround themselves with like minded individuals, dressed head to toe in our very own version of festival clothing. Once again, fans find themselves happily floating in a sea

LIVE: Good Charlotte / Sleeping With Sirens / Boston Manor @ Alexandra Palace, London

If there’s any modern day pop-punk band that wasn’t somewhat inspired by Good Charlotte, it would be a surprise. Their music has become a staple in any comprehensive pop-punk playlist, and is recognisable to most from the first few notes alone. That’s why, as a newer