All things tagged as: Punk

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Gig: The Buzzcocks

There are hardly any bands performing today that genuinely deserve the adjective ‘legendary’. Buzzcocks are one of those very few. Their achievements are staggering: one of the original holy trinity of British punk (with the Sex Pistols and the Clash), innovators of the independent record scene and genuine punk ... Read on

Nothington

Gig: Nothington

Raised on the same energetic and proud punk scene that has given birth to artists such as Hot Water Music, Tom Waits and Mike Ness – Nothington is the bay area’s latest great export of sing along punk rock.

After touring internationally with their former band Tsunami ... Read on

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Gig: Sharks

Shark’s musical influences have been described as ranging from “The Buzzcocks, The Clash, Nick Cave, Joy Division, Husker Du, [to] Black Flag”,  while Dan Martin claims that “the Sharks strain of punk is imbued with a blue-collar longing straight out of Shitsville USA”.  As James Mattock, Sharks’ ... Read on

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Gig: Looking Forward

xLOOKING FORWARDx officially formed in September of 1999, featuring their current lineup:  Justin (vocals), Josh (guitar), Kevin D (bass) and Kevin O (drums). But their history is much deeper.  Justin and Josh are brothers, and Kevin D is their cousin.  Kevin O hooked up with the guys after ... Read on

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Gig: Dezerter

Dezerter was founded as SS-20 in 1981 in Warsaw and is one of the most popular punk bands from Poland.

They had to change their name to Dezerter because of the reaction of the Communist authorities (SS-20 was a clear reference to a type of Soviet ICBM).

Dezerter is regarded ... Read on

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Gig: All Time Low

All Time Low have announced an extensive UK tour for early next year.

The Maryland pop punkers, who released their fourth album ‘Dirty Work’ last month, will play 12 UK dates across January and early February.

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Gig: I Am The Avalanche

I Am The Avalanche is a five piece punk band from New York featuring the vocals of Vinnie Caruana previously from the band The Movielife. Other members include Brett Romnes on drums, Michael Ireland on guitar, Brandon Swanson on guitar and Kellen Robson on bass.
IATA put out their ... Read on