‘Work Hard, Play Hard, See You In The Graveyard’ by Popes Of Chillitown (Album)
May 18, 2018 in Music
The London ska-punk-dubsters combat life’s ugly side by injecting a dose of optimism into the world via their latest LP…
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‘True Sound Killaz’ by The Dub Righters (EP)
March 29, 2018 in Music
Warm your bones with some righteous dub-reggae that will provide a sense of summer you don’t get with other records…
‘A Good Day For The Damned’ by Jaya The Cat (Album)
December 13, 2017 in Music
One of the hardest working bands in music return with another fine album packed with songs full of raw emotion…
‘Drum’ by Gold Class (Album)
October 18, 2017 in Music
Australian punk four-piece bring the world their record of defiance, written from a vulnerable place, lost in a dark world…
‘Leave Home 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition’ by Ramones (Album)
August 9, 2017 in Music
This three-CD/one-LP Deluxe Edition features a 40th anniversary mix, a remastered version of the original mix, rarities, and unreleased recordings…
‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ by 88 Fingers Louie (Album)
July 10, 2017 in Music
19 years is a long time between albums; some fans weren’t even alive. But now 88 Fingers Louie are back…
‘Drag’ by Slowcoaches (Single)
December 20, 2016 in Music
This London-based trio bring their loud and abrasive music to the masses. Well, that is what punk is all about…
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Castaway’ by The Franklys
October 27, 2016 in Music, News
Tonight’s first (that’s right folks) exclusive is courtesy of a superb London-based garage rock quartet who’ll have your toes tapping…
‘Kiss With Spit’ by Dangers (Single)
October 25, 2016 in Music
This Californian four-piece prove they are true engineers of their craft, as they look to develop their sound once more…
Win a support slot on ska-punk UK tour
July 11, 2016 in Competitions, News
Local bands to compete to join ska-punk pioneers Less Than Jake, reggae group The Skints and LA’s Mariachi El Bronx…
‘Cut The Body Loose’ by Astronautalis (Album)
May 17, 2016 in Music
Hip hop is given the punk treatment, as Astronautalis proves why it is one of the world’s most diverse genres…
‘Call It What You Want’ by New Revival (EP)
April 5, 2016 in Music
The debut EP from this Welsh rock outfit displays much potential, despite failing to quite hit the mark this time…
Live review: Bearded Theory festival, Derbyshire (22-24 May ’15)
June 12, 2015 in Events, Features
Songwriting takes a trip to the Derbyshire countryside to enjoy a weekend of ‘heritage’ alt-rock and a lot more besides……
The Replacements debut new song
April 27, 2015 in News
The US legends have been performing a new song called ‘Whole Foods Blues’ and have hinted at a new album…
From Safer Place by Fawn Spots (Album)
March 18, 2015 in Music
The York trio Fawn Spots hit a fine post-hardcore stride on their impressively frenetic debut long player ‘From Safer Place’…
Rosie by Sylvana Joyce & The Moment (Single)
September 14, 2014 in Music
Former winners of our Songwriting/ReverbNation competition come good with a genre-defying track that’s like Kate Bush given a punk/metal makeover…
Interview: Lizzie & The Yes Men
February 5, 2013 in Features, Interviews
Songwriting meets a band with one foot in the pubs of Dalston and Shoreditch, and one in the California surf…
Live review: Boomtown festival
September 15, 2012 in Events
Electronic music is the main draw to ‘the UK’s maddest city’ but ska, punk and reggae get a look-in too…
