If there’s any succour for those feeling demoralised and disenfranchised by the current state of world politics, it’s the revival of a fierce musical and artistic resistance. New York city’s The 1865 are part of a new wave of punk bands bringing the politics of protest back to the frontline of American music. Combining elements of hardcore, heavy rock and […]
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"Gutted. Particularly the morning after the last show in Brighton. You’ve got a hangover and you’ve got no band - that was just a sense of emptiness really - that really is the end, what’s next?" Bruce Foxton on the break up of The Jam
"According to The Nolans - I gobbed on them. But I can’t recall that. It's hardly government changing politics is it? Gobbing on a Nolan. But they say I did it. It’s in their book, but I have no recollection of doing such a terrible thing," Skids frontman Richard Jobson on the band's appearance on Top if the Pops
Neville Staple: "I really can’t see any touring with The Specials happening, after they refused an olive branch and my offer to do a full and proper reunion for the fans this year, then insulted me, Jerry and Roddy publicly, then insulted my wife on the phone, who has shown nothing but respect - until they turned on me and the guys. I can’t deal with that kind of crap. I’m happier doing what I have always done with enjoying the music, the fans, the message and the vibes. I also don’t like using bargain bucket or devious ways to get my music noticed."
"I wanted to drill the guitar through your eyes into the back of your head," Scars guitarist Paul Research on the band's epic debut Horrorshow
Punky folk-rockers, The Levellers, are launching a new competition with a five-day studio session up for grabs. Bands and solo artists are invited to try out for the chance to record at their Metway Studios in Brighton. It’s the latest in a series of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Levellers, who will be performing a headlining show […]
Hailed for their explosive live shows, Northside were an intrinsic part of the Madchester/baggy scene, which fused indie rock guitars with the dance beats of a flourishing underground rave culture. Signed to iconic Manchester label Factory, the band’s first single Shall We Take A Trip was promptly banned by the BBC, after the corporation took exception to its frank references to illicit drug-taking, particularly LSD. They […]
If you thought Brix and the Extricated were nowt but a glorified Fall tribute band, well think again.
What better venue than London’s 100 Club for the on stage revival of what many regard as the The Damned’s premier rhythm section. Paul Gray and Rat Scabies were reunited for the first time in more than 20 years at the spiritual home of British punk for a one-off show with Professor And The Madman. Many of those present would have been there […]
"We had no idea of the reaction of the British public. For weeks they had these front pages of ‘Filthy Scum’ and ‘Rotten People’ and stuff like that. People were throwing their TVs out of windows! It was sheer madness!" Last surviving Heartbreaker #WalterLure on the Anarchy Tour #TheSexPistols and his first new album in 24 years,