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AUTOMATICS FOR THE PEOPLE – David Philp On The Dangers Of Being A Punk, His Japanese Revival, Selling The Film Rights To His Life Story AND Upsetting Queen’s Freddie Mercury

August 22, 2022

It’s 1978 and as the frontman of up and coming punk upstarts The Automatics David Philp seemingly has it all. The band’s single When…

THE FINAL FRONTIER – Irish duo Telefis Release ‘Space Is Us’ Single, Featuring Sean O’Hagan

August 12, 2022

Space Is Us, one of the last pieces of music to feature Irish iconoclast Cathal Coughlan, is out now on all digital platforms via…

LEG-ENDS IN THEIR OWN LIFETIMES – New Book Chronicles The Music & Misadventures of Punk Misfits & Latter Day Netflix Stars Johnny Moped

July 29, 2022

It’s a testament to Johnny Moped’s sheer oddness that they stood out in a late ‘70s punk scene overly populated by strange and unusual individuals.

Boasting a ranting frontman whose mother-in-law banned him from gigs, a pair of Berks for a rhythm section and a Slimy Toad on guitar, they were the unlikeliest of rock stars.

DARK CABARET – New York’s London Plane Land Goth-Tinged Sophomore Album ‘Bright Black’

June 30, 2022

Dark passions, personal grief and the rise of right-wing populism provide the fuel for Black Bright, the new release by goth/post-punk rockers London Plane….

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KALUSH ORCHESTRA TO PLAY GLASTONBURY 2022 – THE UKRAINIAN EUROVISION CHAMPIONS’ FIRST UK PERFORMANCE WILL BE AT THE LEGENDARY FESTIVAL

June 23, 2022

Kalush Orchestra, the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, will perform at this year’s GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL. It will be the Ukrainian band’s first ever performance in the UK, following their incredible win in Turin, Italy last month.

The London Action Festival Launches With A World-Class 4 Day Celebration Of The Most Popular Genre In Film And TV from 28-31 July

June 20, 2022

Die Hard Director John McTiernan to headline inaugural London Action Festival with Matthew Vaughn’s UK powerhouse MARV screening exclusive footage from their latest production School Fight.

Proof Inc. will also take you behind the scenes of Jurassic World Dominion with Director Colin Trevorrow as their guide.

SPOOLS OUT – Blank Tape Tax Revive The Spirit Of Hardcore On ‘Plastic Vapid Sexual Cool’

June 19, 2022

Yost vents his nihilism in a dizzying head rush of cod-offensive bile

Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells Announcement

June 17, 2022

The Bahamas-Spain-UK-based classic rock trio Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells have announced some big news for fans, involving both a new tour and a brand new release.

The Black Deer Festival Is Bringing One Of Nashville’s Hottest Artists To The UK. Don’t Miss Cam!

June 14, 2022

Grammy nominated Cam is an American Country artist who began her career writing for artists as diverse as Sam Smith and Miley Cyrus. She has been Grammy nominated for the brilliant song ‘Burning House’ a double platinum record that still gets played regularly on any of the Country music stations and on many others too.

Marc Almond OBE Celebrates His 65th Birthday With Christopher Braide On Piano At London’s Cadogan Hall July 8 2022

June 9, 2022

Marc Almond and Christopher Braide will be performing acoustically the entire album, ‘The Velvet Trail’, plus Almond’s many hits, as well as some surprises and much much more. The event will be held in aid of the Headway charity. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 10 June.

LIFE DURING WARTIME – Post-Punk Stars Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugee Charities

May 13, 2022

Original PIL bassist Jah Wobble and ex-Siouxsie and The Banshees axe-man Jon Klein release Ukrainian National Anthem In Dub in collaboration with The Ukrainians, featuring former Weddoes’ guitarist Peter Solowka.

JB Elwood Releases New Single, ‘Say Oh’

May 3, 2022

‘Say Oh’ is the new single from pop artist, JB Elwood, and it’s hard to believe this is his debut release.

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Louise Sheene Releases Her Latest Single, ‘Taking Shots’

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AUTOMATICS FOR THE PEOPLE – David Philp On The Dangers Of Being A Punk, His Japanese Revival, Selling The Film Rights To His Life Story AND Upsetting Queen’s Freddie Mercury

THE FINAL FRONTIER – Irish duo Telefis Release ‘Space Is Us’ Single, Featuring Sean O’Hagan

LEG-ENDS IN THEIR OWN LIFETIMES – New Book Chronicles The Music & Misadventures of Punk Misfits & Latter Day Netflix Stars Johnny Moped

DARK CABARET – New York’s London Plane Land Goth-Tinged Sophomore Album ‘Bright Black’

KALUSH ORCHESTRA TO PLAY GLASTONBURY 2022 – THE UKRAINIAN EUROVISION CHAMPIONS’ FIRST UK PERFORMANCE WILL BE AT THE LEGENDARY FESTIVAL

The London Action Festival Launches With A World-Class 4 Day Celebration Of The Most Popular Genre In Film And TV from 28-31 July

SPOOLS OUT – Blank Tape Tax Revive The Spirit Of Hardcore On ‘Plastic Vapid Sexual Cool’

Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells Announcement

The Black Deer Festival Is Bringing One Of Nashville’s Hottest Artists To The UK. Don’t Miss Cam!

Marc Almond OBE Celebrates His 65th Birthday With Christopher Braide On Piano At London’s Cadogan Hall July 8 2022

LIFE DURING WARTIME – Post-Punk Stars Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugee Charities

JB Elwood Releases New Single, ‘Say Oh’