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An image of Joyce Manor from 2012
Music

Joyce Manor ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’ Review: Nostalgic Heartbreak ★★★☆☆

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

I Used To Go To This Bar is Joyce Manor's seventh album, and it's their best in over a decade.…

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Mean City Fest promo poster
Music

Mean City Fest: Punk Rock For Charity

September 18, 2025September 21, 2025

Glasgow is in for a treat this September as the Classic Grand hosts a festival just for the punks of Scotland, Mean City Fest.…

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An Image of Dave (Meryl Streek). Featured Image Credit: Hels Milington
Features/Long Read/Music

An Interview With Meryl Streek: Dublin’s Underground Punk Icon

August 17, 2025August 20, 2025

There’s been plenty of great music coming out from Ireland in the last decade, but there’s none quite like Meryl Streek. A man, an activist and a voice of a silent generation,…

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Cover art of Shame's upcoming fourth album 'Cutthroat'
Music

Shame ‘Cutthroat’ Single Review: Post-Punk With a Devilish Edge ★★★★☆

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

London based post-punk legends Shame are back, bringing with them their latest furiously powerful single entitled Cutthroat.…

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Zac Burger pointing his guitar towards the viewer in defiance
Music

The Burgers ‘Kick Fights To Lose’ Album Review: Punk With a Punchy Twist ★★★☆☆

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Glasgow based punk band The Burgers have delivered a raw throwback with the release of their latest album Kick Fights To Lose.…

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Who Will Look After the Dogs? Album Cover
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PUP “Who Will Look After the Dogs?” Album Review: Heartfelt and Reflective ★★★★☆

May 7, 2025May 8, 2025

Toronto punk legends PUP have released their most heartfelt record yet, Who Will Look After the Dogs?…

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Cover art for Viagra Boys fourth album, "viagr aboys"
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Viagra Boys “viagr aboys” Album Review: Bog Punk At Its Finest ★★★★★

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The Viagra Boys are back and they’re sludgier than ever. Viagr aboys see’s the band tackle the fears we experience throughout our daily lives.…

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Features/Long Read/Music

A Successful Record Store Day 2025 

April 14, 2025November 17, 2025

A run-down of Record Store Day this year. What makes people queue so early and how does a full day of music affect the atmosphere of the street?…

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IDLES Glasgow OVO Hydro November 23 2024
Music

IDLES Love is the Fing tour: gig review ★★★★☆

November 24, 2024November 25, 2024

Modern Punk legends IDLES performed a mind blowing set at the OVO Hydro last night, joined by guest musician Willie J Healey.…

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Music

UK punk band, DITZ, announce new album

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Space/Smile progresses from a heated passion into white-hot rage as it cumulates to an almost feral end, a peak into what DITZ's upcoming album will offer.…

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