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From Thursday 22 October 2015

Introducing: The Echo And The Always

We had a chat with South Wales-based The Echo And The Always about their upcoming debut album ‘…And After That The Dark’, their plans for the future and their experiences with recording so far. Make sure you also check out our premiere of their new track ‘History Of Trees’

Thursday 15 October 2015

INTERVIEW: Anti-Flag [October 2015]

We spoke to Justin Sane of Anti-Flag, who are just about to embark on a tour of Europe with Red City Radio, Trophy Eyes and The Homeless Gospel Choir, as well as their appearance at Warped Tour UK this weekend. Regardless of his jetlagged state, Justin talked to us about the upcoming

Thursday 08 October 2015

INTERVIEW: Seth Decoteau – Topshelf Records [September 2015]

Over the course of the last 10 years, Topshelf Records has arguably been one of the most important labels in our scene. Originally located in Massachusetts, the independent label has served as a launchpad for bands such as Defeater and Pianos Become The Teeth to reach global

Wednesday 07 October 2015

Introducing: Keep Sake [October 2015]

We recently had a chat with Keep Sake vocalist Ed Butcher (previously in I Killed The Prom Queen and Eternal Lord) and guitarist Owen Davies (also of Loud Noises Recording Studio) to find out all things Keep Sake. We learnt how the band formed, how it compares to Ed’s

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Restorations [Sept 2015]

With the punk rock party/family reunion known Fest just weeks away, the anticipation to building to insanity-like levels and we here at Punktastic simply cannot wait for Fest 14 to get underway in Gainesville, FL on October 30, 31 and November 1. Among those bands coming back

Monday 28 September 2015

INTERVIEW: Moving North [Sept 2015]

So, Kieran Kelly, how’s it going? You’re pretty big time these days, booking huge shows left, right and centre but I think it’s really nice to see you stripping ManchFESTer back a little for 3.5 and scaling back the line-up. What inspired this move? Was there just too

Friday 11 September 2015

Introducing: Midday Committee [September 2015]

We spoke to Portsmouth pop punk trio Midday Committee to find out about how they became a band, what they’ve got coming up, and why you should listen to them. Hey guys, how’s it going with you? All is well dude. We’re in amongst writing at the moment so good vibes

Wednesday 02 September 2015

Interview: Jim Adkins [September 2015]

Throughout the last 20+ years Jim Adkins has been touring relentlessly and has released 8 studio albums with Arizona based band Jimmy Eat World. The four pieces’ cult classic album ‘Clarity’ is still a staple in any emo top 10 playlist, with their first commercial breakthrough arriving in 2001

Thursday 27 August 2015

Interview: American Fangs [August 2015]

American Fangs have recently released their second full-length record, ‘Dirty Legs’, and it’s gloriously noisy, as expected. We had a chat with the Texans about playing live, their experience of Download back in June, and how ‘Dirty Legs’ can be compared to the best rager weekend of your life. Hey

Wednesday 26 August 2015

INTERVIEW: Direct Hit! [August 2015]

We had a chat with Direct Hit! about their new re-issues release, touring Europe and ask them the ultimate important question, who would win in a fight – The Pizza Underground or Mac Sabbath? So what brought about this new album – why did you decide to re-release/re-record old