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From Thursday 30 May 2013

LIVE: Slam Dunk South 2013

Not bad for first band of the day, eh Gnarwolves? Slam Dunk South once again took place the Univerty of Hertofrdhsire’s Hatfield campus this year, and we were ready for yet another full on day of rock. The American Scene First up today, The American scene had the tall order of

Wednesday 29 May 2013

LIVE: Slam Dunk Wales [29/05/2013]

Slam Dunk is genuinely one of the best weekends that the UK has to offer and it’s only recently that it’s expanded so much that parts of the UK that the festival doesn’t usually visit can now get a taste of the action. Tonight, Slam Dunk Wales plays host

Tuesday 28 May 2013

The Alternative Escape – BSM vs Alcopop at The Pavilion Tavern [17/05/2013]

Gnarwolves shot by Luke ST / Piano Slug Brighton’s Great Escape Festival is the UK’s definitive showcase festival for established and up-and-coming acts, and probably the closest we have to Texas’ South by Southwest Festival. However, running alongside the paid-for events is The Alternative Escape, a chance for the

Friday 24 May 2013

LIVE: Memphis May Fire at Camden Underworld, London [23/05/13]

Tonight sees Memphis May Fire return to the UK for an intimate headline show at the Underworld before their stint at Slam Dunk over the next few days. It’s a rightfully sold out show, and main support comes from House Vs Hurricane, who have come all the way from

Thursday 23 May 2013

Arcane Roots / The JCQ / Baby Godzilla @ Electrowerkz, London [09/05/2013]

Tour Bros Photo From The Arcane Roots Facebook Tonight, Arcane Roots are doing a victory lap around the release of their fantastic new album ‘Blood & Chemistry’, choosing to host the party in London’s Angel, landing at the scuzzy underbelly of The Electrowerkz. First up tonight in the rather dark venue

Monday 20 May 2013

LIVE: Takedown Festival at Southampton University [11/05/13]

Today sees the return of Takedown Festival to the University of Southampton, and it is an utter triumph. There’s a fantastic turnout for all bands and it’s slickly organised. The only flaws of today are that some bands run over, meaning that most stage times are slightly delayed, and

Wednesday 15 May 2013

Groezrock 2013 Review: Sunday

With Punktastic favourites Masked Intruder and The Front Bottoms both playing before mid morning, it is regrettable that our late arrival results in us missing these excellent bands. You would be hard pushed to find a British festival that starts at 10:00AM on the Sunday! The Flatliners take the main

Monday 13 May 2013

Groezrock 2013 Review: Saturday

Belgium may not be the obvious venue for Europe’s premier punk-rock festival. Far removed from the waffles, chocolate, beautiful architecture and European politics, the eastern village of Meerhout is once again invaded by hordes of music fans from around the globe. Evolving from a comparably small affair over twenty

Friday 03 May 2013

LIVE: Hit The Deck Festival

Festival season kicked off with the biggest of bangs in April in Nottingham, and Hit The Deck has now seen itself transform into the first big weekender that the UK has to offer by expanding to Bristol. Punktastic was out in force over the weekend. SATURDAY – Bristol Great Cynics are

Monday 15 April 2013

LIVE: The Ataris at Underworld, London [12/04/2013]

It’s been four years since Indiana pop-punks, The Ataris, in one guise or another, were over in the UK. It was way back in 2009, when frontman Kris Roe took to the road with a rented car and an acoustic guitar to play Britain’s toilet circuit. Not able to