Get geared up for Manchester Punk Festival with our conversation with one of the organisers - Kieran Kelly from Moving North! Listen to us chat about the evolution of the MPF, Kieran's 15 years of DIY promotion experience, The Fest as an inspiration, and tips for making the most of MPF2022.
Top 10 Bands You Need to See At Manchester Punk Fest 2022
Manchester Punk Festival is a the biggest DIY punk rock party the UK has to offer. After two-year gap, it's time to party once again! Sarah's spent months researching the line-up, and has picked the Top 10 bands that you just HAVE to go see.
Podcast: Leo & Lasse from Forever Unclean
Copenhagen indie-skate-punks Forever Unclean join Sarah on the latest episode of the Shout Louder podcast, to celebrate the release of their new album 'Best'. They talk about live recordings, DIY mentality and the goal of capturing a moment in time though an album.
Podcast: Si Walker from Rash Decision & The SeaBin Podcast
The latest Shout Louder Podcast features an interview with Si Walker from Rash Decision, Monolithian, Helpless, Swansong and The SeaBin Podcast. It's a mix of deep philosophical chats and anecdotes about poop and pants. Listen on any podcast platform.
Podcast: Matty & Greeny from Roughneck Riot
Listen to our latest podcast, featuring Matty Humphries and Chris Green from folk-punk tour-de-force, Roughneck Riot! We talk about touring, recording, song-writing and have a right laugh while we're at it.
Gig Review: Incisions @ Star & Garter, Manchester [28/01/2022]
Read the view from down the front at Incisions' 'Bliss' album launch, with Casual Nausea, Burning Flag, Fatalist and Going Off. "Incisions are a vicious outlet for all our distaste in the world; a product of the left-wing zeitgeist. They’re fiercely current."
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.