Punktuation Magazine

30/01/2025

Our Netherlands-based reporter Herman caught the first Dutch gig from Brazilian punks Refugiadas, plus Rotterdam's Die Nakse Bananen and Bombstrap - review now up:

On Thursday 23rd January 2025, Brazilians Refugiadas played in the Graauwe Hengst venue, as part of their first European tour, in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Two other punk bands, both from Rotterdam, close to Schiedam, played as well. Bombstrap first band, Die Nakse Bananen as thi...

30/01/2025

Apologies for the minor (lurgy-induced🤧🤒) pause - we're still here! Fortunately our Alex is in good health and was at the 10 year anniversary celebration gig last week in London for Spoilers, supported by Dealing With Damage, Making Friends and Verse, Chorus, Inferno.

Check out his review of a cracking show:

The New Cross Inn may not be sold out tonight, but there is a friendly, community feel amongst the folks who’ve turned out for an evening of quality punk rock. In an ideal world, Spoilers would have become much more widely known and appreciated in their 10 years together (to date), but as things a...

24/01/2025

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Edweena Banger aka Eddie Garrity. The Punktuation article written about Eddie Garrity's Slaughter's new EP has been edited, following the terrible news.

Our sincere condolences go out to Ed's family, bandmates, friends, and many fans - R.I.P. Ed 😢

23/01/2025

Yes, it's time for another of our 'Six of the best'! Album, EP and Single releases from around the punk globe 😃🎶🎵🤘 This week we have 3 from this January, plus a last few ouststanding ones from 2024:

OH THE HUMANITY | State Of You | MALA VISTA | Rebel Punk | SPOCK | GypsyPistoleros

New releases from: Oh The Humanity - 'Ground To Dust', State Of You - 'On A Knife's Edge', Mala Vista - 'Don't Owe You', Rebel Punk - 'Living The Lie', SPOCK - 'The SPOCK Files' and Gypsy Pistoleros - 'Shadow Walker'

23/01/2025

Here's a fresh new release from one of our 'Bands to watch in 2025' - Split Dogs serve up another superb single from their hotly anticipated 'Here To Destroy' album, which we'll be reviewing soon in Punktuation Mag!

Bristol quartet Split Dogs have released a new single ‘Lafayette’, in advance of their ‘Here To Destroy’ album - out on February 28th via Venn Records. Watch out for our review of the latter!

22/01/2025

Eddie Garrity's Slaughter are not only out on the road, they also have a brand new EP release 😃🎶🎵 All the details and a review up now on Punktuation!

Energised by their first live show, Eddie Garrity's Slaughter are excited to announce the release - on CD only - of their debut EP ‘Hot Raw Metal & Gasoline’. Tracks from the EP will be performed as part of their ‘Bite Back’ shows. The good times certainly do rock 'n' roll in this 4 track EP...

21/01/2025

If you're in sunny Las Vegas any time in the next few months, there's always something punktastic happening at thepunkrockmuseum 🤘🎶🎵😎

Join The Punk Rock Museum on January 25, 2025, when they welcome the opening of the exhibit Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years: Photos from Brooklyn's Most Beloved Institution by Nathaniel Shannon. Opening night features an Artist Discussion with Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Youth of Today, Goril...

18/01/2025

One of our favourite London-based bands, fuzz punk duo Yur Mum, have a new single out on Monday! Read all about it and get the latest on their 2025 live dates:

After an eventful year, London-based Brazilian bass and drums duo Yur Mum kick off 2025 with 'Guilt', the latest single from their 2024 album 'Duality'. This track stands out on its own, with a different sound from their previous releases. It has a darker tone, which makes it the perfect soundtrack....

18/01/2025

Don't miss this amazing opportunity if you are young, female or non-binary, and in the north of England - the awesome Loose Articles start their 'Kick Like A Girl Extra Time!' tour project next week, and are offering a unique insight into the music industry for under-represented groups. Find out how to get your free ticket, and read all about their latest single release!

Kicking off 2025 as they mean to go on, Manchester punks Loose Articles are delighted to reveal their new single ‘Guitars, Cars, Knickers and Bras’, and announce their Kick Like A Girl Extra Time! touring project for 2025.

17/01/2025

The long-awaited debut album from Leeds riot grrrls Lunar Sounds - 'Out The Dark' - is out today! Reviewer Herman had a listen:

'Out The Dark' is the culmination of Lunar Sounds' punk-infused work to date, and shows why they’ve been such a mainstay of the UK northern music scene since 2018. Lunar Sounds have consistently explored themes of self-worth and societal expectations in their music, delivering their message with a...

16/01/2025

Long-disbanded North Carolina hardcore punks Subculture pay homage to their guitarist Fred Hutchinson, who sadly passed away in 2023, on the upcoming release of their four-decades-lost EP ‘Fred‘. Out on 24th Jan, all you need to know is here:

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate nearly 40 years of a record that was never actually released in the first place. Long-disbanded North Carolina hardcore punks Subculture unleashed a beast of a debut in 1985’s ‘I Heard A Scream’, but this follow-up was shelved after the b...

16/01/2025

Portugal has more than just sunshine and sand - they also have hardcore punks DOKUGA, who released a roaring album, ‘Antes Do Fim’, at the end of last year! Check out our review:

It’s strange how some of the most abrasive, fierce and downright evil-sounding music comes from some of the sunniest, most beautiful places. For example, the so-called ‘sunshine state’ of Florida has birthed what is arguably the USA’s most fertile death metal scene. And clearly even pictures...

16/01/2025

Here are a few more good 'uns from 2024 for ya! Album, EP and single releases from around the Punk rock world:

Croteau | Wynona Bleach | The Fixations | Blagged | Lonely Empire | Armatage Shanks

New album, EP and single releases from Croteau - 'J***y', Wynona Bleach - 'I Deserve That', The Fixations - 'The Fixations Are Who You Thought They Were', Blagged - 'Cortex Marks The Spot', Lonely Empire - 'Convoluted Insanity' and Armatage Shanks 'Story Untold'

12/01/2025

Most of us are starting to fill our gig diaries for 2025 - make sure you check out the fantastic gigs and the exciting 2 day festival put together by the Undercover Festival and Events team!

The Guildford based Undercover team are set to bring plenty of music to your ears this year! Organiser Mick Moriarty promises attendees won’t find anything like Undercover Festival and Events - the best in grassroots and legendary alternative music, plus the friendliest crowd around. With somethin...

11/01/2025

Punk 'n' roll legend CJ Wildheart returns with his sixth solo album 'SLOTS'! Review and tour information on Punktuation:

'SLOTS' is CJ Wildheart's sixth solo album. Demonstrating CJ’s relentless energy, hard work and commitment to the DIY punk ethos that has defined his career over decades, 'SLOTS' tells the story of the gambles taken in life. CJ Wildheart is onto a winner with this optimistic and buoyant collection...

09/01/2025

Post punk icons The Chameleons have just released a unique double album on limited edition vinyl, featuring their November 1984 concert in London, plus 4 rare bonus tracks recorded for a TV show in Barcelona in June 1985:

Just over four decades since launching their illustrious legacy and several years since original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies reformed the band, UK post-punk icons The Chameleons have enjoyed a brilliant 2024. In continued celebration of their larger than life presence, UK label Moochin' Ab...

09/01/2025

Re-formed '77 punk band London are the subject of a new biography, written by John Van der Kiste, with a foreword by their manager Simon Napier-Bell. Everyone's A Winner!

An illustrated history of the cult band London, including a song-by-song breakdown of their albums, a detailed discography, complete gig listings and over 300 photos, 'Everyone’s a Winner, The Story of a Punk Band Called London' by John Van der Kiste is out NOW! This illustrated history, including...

08/01/2025

Still catching up - Here are some great new releases which you may have missed from October to December 2024 🎶🎵🤘

proFESSionalbanduk | Slackrr | Light of Eternity | The Dregs | Ben Quad | The Slugz

New releases from proFESSional - 'Madam G', Slackrr - 'Save Your Breath', Light of Eternity - 'Aftershock', The Dregs - 'Inner City Kids', Ben Quad - 'Ephemera', and The Slugz - 'We're All Gonna Die'