A summary of Sarah's personal Top 10 releases of 2021, including plenty of punk rock plus a few esoteric extras. Featuring: Kali Masi, The JB Conspiracy, Sniff, Knocked Loose, Turnstile and more.
Shout Louder’s Top 10 Punk Rock Releases of 2021
Gig Review: Wotsit Called Fest 2021
Hastings' premiere punk rock festival Wotsit Called Fest is the perfect seaside weekend for any DIY music fan. Our review includes Jodie Faster, Pizzatramp, The Filaments, Rash Decision, The Domestics, Nosebleed, Skinny Milk and a loads more. Roll on Wotsit Called 2022.
Interview: Smoking Gives You Big Tits on being daft and angry in equal measure
Manchester's newest comedy gem tell us their origin story, transforming from a two-piece to a four-piece, and the balance of being daft and deadly serious all at once.
Podcast: New Punk Rock Radio – December 2021
Listen to our latest punk rock radio show wherever you get your podcast. This episode features new releases from Roughneck Riot, Sunliner, La Armada, Bong Mountain and One Hidden Frame, plus loads more.
Interview: Disaster Forecast on the apocalypse, fast-punk and a foundation of fun
We spoke to Rosie and Scott from Sheffield skate-punks disaster forecast about their zombie-apocalypse plans, their approach to writing catchy fast-punk songs, and their do-it-yourself ethos.
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Punk Rock Tour Tales #10: Millie Manders & The Shutup
We talked touring with Millie Manders, the namesake of one of the UK's forefront poppy ska punk bands. They're out on the road right now, so it's the perfect time to discuss drafty vans, bloodstained guestrooms and the joys of being recognised at a service station.
Podcast: Joe Dimuantes from The Human Project & Sounds of Swami
Listen to our relaxed and reflective conversation with Joe Dimuantes of The Human Project and Random Hand. We got together on a rainy Sunday afternoon to discuss the benefits of slowing down and taking a break, and the wild anecdotes accumulated over years of touring in DIY punk bands. Sounds of Swami and actively recording right now, so Joe gives us an insight into their plans and the complexity that goes into their bespoke brand of post-hardcore.
Interview: Electric Press – eclectic post-hardcore from Leeds
Up-and-coming experimental hardcore band Electric Press are blazing a trail from Leeds straight to your hearts. Looking for your new favourite post-hardcore band? Look no further.
We’re throwing a birthday bash with Garlic Bread Club!
Come party with us in Manchester, with Drones, Fair Do's, Other Half, Brassick and more. We're invading Retro bar's basement on Saturday 22 January.
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