Punktuation Magazine

31/05/2026

Only sixteen years of age, and Montreal trio General Chaos are already on their second album! It’s called ‘Can’t Please ‘Em All’, and spoiler alert: it’s ace. Check out Hannah's review here:

Montreal’s sixteen-year-old punk trio General Chaos are back with a bang, releasing their second album, ‘Can’t Please ‘Em All’ on 8th May 2026 via Stomp Records. General Chaos are direct, confrontational, and show a lot of frustration towards political dysfunction. Fresh and fun, they show...

31/05/2026

Shake Some Acton kicked off our rock n’ roll weekend at Signature Brew Haggerston Friday night, with a bill featuring The RUMOURS Band The Spacewasters Versaints and mapache! Check out Alex’s review here:

In terms of energy alone, headliners The Rumours leave us all in the dust. Vocalist/bassist Ela and vocalist/guitarist Carli bounce around the stage in a blur of leopard print, high kicks, tattoos and no end of sweat.

30/05/2026

The legend that is Charlie Harper recently celebrated his 82nd birthday at London’s 229 venue, with Guitar Gangsters, Split Dogs and of course his own UK SUBS! Check out Avril Coelho’s review here:

https://www.punktuationmag.com/live-review-uk-subs-rock-the-229-for-charlie-harpers-82nd-birthday/

See more vids of the Subs' set on Avril's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Big thanks to Peter Mcdonnell for the photos, and to Human Punk for putting on the show!

29/05/2026

Being in the same band as your dad is not the stuff of most teenage rock star dreams, but in the case of intergenerational US hardcore trio The Thirsty Giants, it’s worked out brilliantly! Check out Alex’s review of their debut album ‘Escape The Junkyard’ here:

For most of us, the idea of being in a band with our parents is a nightmare, but for Holden (guitar/vocals) and David (drums) Perron, they’ve made it work; with The Thirsty Giants born from a shared love of classic US hardcore.

29/05/2026

This year, Punk On The Peninsula celebrated its 10th anniversary amidst the stunning setting of Scotland’s Dunoon, and our Sonny was there to witness it! Check out his review here:

Hundreds of Punks and Skins descended on Dunoon for Punk On The Peninsula - a weekend to remember! Organised by Iain Kilgallon of Control fame, this festival has gone from strength to strength, and with the help of volunteers and a loyal following of attendees from all around the world, the festival...

28/05/2026

Gripper Lee are back with excellent new album ‘Hymn For A Godless Universe’ - a mix of 1980s post-punk and goth, delivered with plenty of energy and attitude! Check out Ruth’s review here:

The second album from Bexhill band Gripper Lee 'Hymn For A Godless Universe', which dropped on 1st May 2026, is their first to feature guitarist and producer Justin Saban. The result is a big sound, reminiscent of classic 1980s post-punk and goth, delivered with plenty of energy and attitude, and a....

27/05/2026

The weather gods seem to love Slam Dunk Festival, and so do we at Punktuation! Check out Hannah and Alex’s review of the Hatfield leg of the festival, featuring Good Charlotte, Sublime, MALEVOLENCE, Goldfinger, Bury Tomorrow, Set Your Goals, The Su***de Machines, The Menzingers, Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats, Angel Du$t and Pest Control!

It’s that time of the year again, and Slam Dunk Festival’s pact with the weather gods is holding up like never before, as Hatfield is bathed in glorious sunshine for the entirety of the day! As well as the bands, crew and organisers, we’d like to give a huge shout out to the crowd...

27/05/2026

Dead End Lane play fast, melodic punk rock with humour and sarcasm, and we can’t get enough of their new album ‘CRUSH’! Check out Ruth’s review here:

Baltimore, Maryland-based punk band Dead End Lane are known for their super catchy vocal melodies - and they're not afraid to throw in an occasional punk/hardcore and horror punk/50s song! New album 'CRUSH' was released on 11th April 2026, a self-recorded, self-engineered DIY album through a small,....

26/05/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸’𝗻’𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁!
Join the Punktuation Magazine team, out celebrating Vive Le Rock's 16th Birthday next Saturday (it's gonna be a bit cooler 😎) in London.

With The Skids headlining, plus UK 82 stars Chron Gen (back on stage after 7 years!), the mighty Meffs, punk'n'rollers Desperate Measures NZ, sensational Spanish punks Deaf Devils plus TEAR UP and Headsticks, you're in for a night to remember 🥳🎶🎵🤘

Generously giving all attendees the gift of a free CD featuring ALL the bands, please give Vive the present of your presence!

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/vive-le-rocks-16th-birthday-london-30-05-2026/event/3E00632BD205172B

26/05/2026

A trio of UK punk bands got a warm welcome in Amsterdam last week! Steve Ignorant Band, Hagar the Womb and Headsticks were joined by a delighted all-ages crowd - read Herman's account of the evening:

A trio of UK punk bands got a warm welcome at Melkweg, The Netherlands! On 14 May 2026, it was the turn of the Steve Ignorant Band and Headsticks, who together had played the Melkweg before, in 2022. And Hagar the Womb, for the first time. The Melkweg was filled with an enthusiastic audience, rangin...