Enjoy this episode of the Shout Louder Punk Podcast with London-based punk SKIV. We talk about touring, growing in more polished sound, and make a lot of fart noises. It's a mix.
Podcast: Jordan Harris & Conor Yates from SKIV
Interview: Other Half – Still Having A Laugh, Forever & Amen
Norwich post-punk/post-hardcore three-piece Other Half tell us about finding their feet as a band and how they've build their unique sound. Other Half are an endearing group with an enthralling live show, working harder in 2022 than ever before.
Gig Review: Descendents @ Kentish Town Forum, London [11/06/2022]
Descendents return to Kentish Town forum with a back catalogue of classic punk rock hits, plus support from Last Hounds and Wonk Unit.
Top 10 Bands You NEED To Check Out At Outbreak Fest 2022
Read our top recommendations for Outbreak Fest 2022, the big hardcore festival hitting Manchester in July 2022. We aimed to highlight some of the newer or smaller bands, to give you a reason to get down for the opening acts. This weekend's like the hardcore punk Christmas - we'll see you down the front.
Gig Review: Bruise Control & Sniff @ Manchester & Wigan [27+28/05/22]
A review of two gigs on Bruise Control and Sniff's debut tour - including The Boulevard in Wigan with Future Selves and The Old Pint Pot in Salford with The Latchkey Kids. Check out what we thought of two of the hottest up-and-coming punk rock bands around right now.
Podcast: Tommy Morris from Bruise Control + Terrorpins
Enjoy this chat with the legendary Tommy Morris, drummer of Bruise Control and Terrorpins. Bruise Control are a hot new garage punk band from Manchester, who are heading out on their first UK tour this week. To celebrate, Tommy and Sarah talked about Christmas presents, homophobic punk lyrics and olives. Lots of olives.
Interview: Jeff Rosenstock on creativity and the DIY ethos
Sarah speak to DIY punk hero Jeff Rosenstock about their No Dream tour, day-to-day creativity and composition, and the quirky day jobs he's had over the years. This is the full version of an interview originally published in the Manchester Punk Festival 2022 programme.
Podcast: MPF 2022 Special with Kaz & Big Hands
Sarah got together with Kaz (Follow Your Dreams) and Big Hands (Knife Club) to recount the highs and lows of Manchester Punk Fest 2022. Featuring all the bands we fell in love with, including Nosebleed, Snatch Game, Random Hand, Electric Press, Fatalist, Going Off, Forever Unclean, NEXO, Sewer Cats, Smoking Gives You Big Tits, Corrupt Vision, PMX and heaps more.
Memories of Manchester Punk Festival 2022
Sarah's personal write up of Manchester Punk Fest 2022, giving you the behind-the-scenes perspective. Featuring bands like A Wilhelm Scream, Svalbard and Random Hand, lots of running around and happy tears - the little moments you want to remember for years to come.
Interview: Goo talk about their new music
Tim Loud speaks to Keighley's latest musical export: Goo. They're a sparkling new indie-pop take on upbeat punk rock that'll provide a dreamy soundtrack to your summer. "The musicianship isn’t showy but it leaks skill from every carefully considered and expertly delivered note, and the more you listen to it and its many layers, the more you get absorbed into its swirling aura."
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