Cock Sparrer show why they’re the undisputed kings of streetpunk
GIG REVIEW: Cock Sparrer + Spunk Volcano and the Eruptions, Boiler Shop, Newcastle, Friday 26 November 2021
Frank Carter shows he won’t step away when things get Sticky
GIG REVIEW: Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, O2 Academy, Newcastle, Saturday 20 November 2021
Booze & Glory hit the UK at last with their Hurricane-force streetpunk
GIG REVIEW: Booze And Glory, Trillians, Newcastle Tuesday 16 November 2021
Gimp Fist try out a bunch of great new songs as they return to familiar territory
GIG REVIEW: Gimp Fist + Kickback Generation + Force Fed Lies + Bastard Face Hunwick WMC, Bishop Auckland, Saturday 13 November 2021
Skids cover themselves in glory on triumphant night
GIG REVIEW: Skids, Boiler Shop, Newcastle, Friday 12 November 2021
The Wildhearts are in wonderland in their first hometown gig in 30 years
GIG REVIEW: The Wildhearts + Crashed Out, The Hedworth Hall, South Shields, Thursday 11 November 2021 Thirty years after rowdy rockers The Wildhearts
Skinny Lister return to their roots with an album full of life and love
ALBUM REVIEW: Skinny Lister – A Matter Of Life & Love (Xtra Mile Recordings)
Dead Men Walking’s debut album presents classic songs in a new light
ALBUM REVIEW: Dead Men Walking – Freedom – It Ain’t On The Rise (Eastersnow Recordings)
Slalom D make their mark with a thundering debut album
ALBUM REVIEW: Slalom D – Happy Skies (self-released)