The StrigOi fanzine

10/01/2026

Now playing: riot grrrl / alternative / postpunk project from Bucharest ✊

07/01/2026

Now playing.. 🍻

06/01/2026

I'm thrilled to get the latest Strig:oi! reviewed by the famous OxFanzine in their 182nd issue from Oct/Nov last year. Thanx a lot for the kind words! 🍻🧛‍♂️

30/12/2025

Besna on repeat this evening 🧛‍♂️

28/12/2025

Here's to a great year! 🍾 Thanx for all your support in 2025. Cheers to all the bands, labels and distros I've worked with for the 3rd issue of the zine, and especially to the readers who bought a physical copy. 🎉The new one will be out early next year. Stay tuned and keep it true! 🍷🧛‍♂️

19/12/2025

This is a young d-beat raw punk project from Bucharest. The demo features just three violent rehearsal tracks. It's not much, but it stands proof the local scene is going strong. Out on Sick World distro from Cluj-Napoca. Check them out! 🧛‍♂️

11/12/2025

DYBUK - Pozoga / Veritas Odium Parit

Black metal meets hardcore punk would briefly describe this band here. They're from Poland and you probably know the guys behind this project already from other more renowned bands like the oi! legends The Analogs for example. 🍻😲
This record features both their new album and also the previous one which was only released on CD and cassette before. It's about raw fast paced riffs and d-beat rhythms (reminds me of Darkthrone but also Discharge) with strong yet clear vocals. It's all sung in Polish and it gives a very intense feeling overall - the trumpet ending is deeply apocalyptic. This is definitely going to stir things up. 🧛‍♂️🤟

02/12/2025

New stickers are here to give away with the upcoming zine. They will also be available to order if you need more to redecorate your favourite pub. Cheers! 🍻🍻🍻

14/11/2025

I am truly humbled by this amazing review. Very happy the crew at DIY Conspiracy really digs what this zine is all about. Thank you so much! 🫶🧛‍♂️

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06/11/2025

The Corps - Watch it Burn

The Aussies are back after more than a decade and don't mess around as this entire album is executed in full-force. You pick up the vibe at once when it starts playing. It's melodic rock'n'roll with a strong hardcore and streetpunk touch, mainly because of the harsh vocals and overall atmosphere. The solos are really crazy and can be found everywhere on the album, like a mixing agent for all the genres and influences. 🎸Sometimes it does sound very metal but that's just an Aussie thing I guess. 🤘🍻
All in all, the new album carries on with the style by which the band distinguished itself, but this release here hits me different, maybe just because I'm nostalgic or it's just what the scene today really needs. 👍The title track "Watch it burn" is the one that probably stands out, it's the last one on the album, it's fast, catchy, and fades out with dusty accoustic notes. Hopefully, this is not the end, but a new beginning. 🥹🍻
out on Rebellion Records NL

22/10/2025

New issue of the zine is in the works. I've recently started several interviews and one of the bands on the list is LLAZY CLASSfrom Poland, which has been on repeat on my boombox this past year. 🎼 The tape here was released back in 2016 and is a compilation of their earlier stuff. Dunno how many copies were made, but I'm pretty thrilled to have found this one at a small distro this late summer. 🍻🧛‍♂️
Stay tuned for more info on the 4th issue of Strig:Oi! zine. Will prolly be out in a few months or so. Expect a rather classic version, including record reviews, gig reports, different columns etc., in-depth interviews, all in English! Only print is real and print's not dead! ✊

10/10/2025

V/A: Intercontinental oi!

This compilation here features 4 of the top SHARP bands of the moment. Red Bricks from Hamburg plays melodic and catchy streepunk, sung in English; The Uncouth is raw, fast paced and in your face oi! band from the United States; An Slua plays old school Irish power oi!; Reckless Upstarts from Canada delivers a classic stomping oi! with anthemic choruses. Each band's got 3 songs and they fit together just fine, would also make a great concert bill. 🍻
"Under the Gun" track by The Uncouth stands out. It's not their usual style, got this crazy guitar solo and a heavy rock'n'roll feel to it, brings out some clear and memorable vocals and intense lyrics, it looks like the band's just reached a new level. 😎
Out on Smith & Miller Records