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INTERVIEW: Mariachi El Bronx frontman Matt Caughthran talks to us about songwriting, punk rock and post-apocalyptic cowboys.

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REVIEW: "They’re quieter now, but no less fluent or nuanced in their songwriting, their lighter touch paying off in allowing us to appreciate the melodic force they pour into each song."

Joyce Manor's sixth album, ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’ is out now!

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LIVE: "As long as they keep putting out music as honest and open as this, Leeds’ Kid Kapichi’s fans are going to be here for the ride."

Kid Kapichi head to Leeds for an intimate performance at Headrow House.

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REVIEW: "There Are More Of Us, Always’ is not what you might describe as ‘comfort food’ but is just sweet enough to leave you craving a second helping."

Jagged City's debut EP is out this Friday

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/jagged-city-there-are-more-of-us-always/

LIVE: "It’s a deeper spectacle than we expected, and a closer performance from a band will prove they still have a lot to give when they return from hiatus."

The Wonder Years end of their four date UK run at O2 Forum Kentish Town.

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'Sick Joy respond to the curse of being expected to make ‘More Forever’ by trading consistency for something rawer and more heartfelt.'

'More Forever' is out this Friday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/sick-joy-more-forever/

REVIEW: 'Nothing about the record feels safe, at all. Rarely does more than a minute pass without something strange and unforeseen rupturing its fabric.'

Shields new album 'Death & Connection' is out this Friday.

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REVIEW: “As The Hara continue their trajectory towards world domination, or at least controlling bigger stages, ‘The Fallout’ will be seen as a necessary chapter in their story."

The Hara's new album 'Fearless Nature' is out today.

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REVIEW: “If anything, their appreciation of the tiny moments of touching connection and maturing contemplation will make for a lasting chapter in the Kid Kapichi story.”

Kid Kapichi's new album 'Fearless Nature' is out today.

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REVIEW: "I Promised the World want us to party like it’s 2007, we’re all here for that."

Their new self-titled EP is out this Friday.

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LIVE: "Sabaton’s bombastic combination of power metal and the history of warfare has brought them and their army of fans to the biggest of stages."

Sabaton brought 'The Legendary Tour' to the O2.

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REVIEW: "At its best, the results are pleasingly aggressive and aurally oppressive, with an ambitious flair for sound design.'

HEALTH's latest album 'CONFLICT DLC' is out on Thursday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/health-conflict-dlc/

LIVE: "Halestorm deliver exactly what they’re built for: a tight, confident set that treats the arena like a bigger club."

Halestorm, Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter at the O2. What a line up!

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-halestorm-bloodywood-kelsy-karter-the-o2-london/

FEATURE: "It’s an evocative film that fills you with the feeling that anyone can make in impact, no matter how small.'

P-Rock was THE music station back in the day, making such a big impact in such a short time. Read our review of how it came to be.

https://www.punktastic.com/radar/p-rock-the-doc/

REVIEW: "The sound of a band reaching into the past, grasping ideas and dragging them into the now, it’s hard-hitting, fluid and an absolute blast."

Profiler's new EP 'Masquerading Self' is out now.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/profiler-masquerading-self/

LIVE: "PENGSHUi don’t just perform; they create a scene within a scene, pulling artist and audience together into a room that feels like it just might burst."

We caught PENGSHUi at The Black Heart

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-pengshui-the-black-heart/

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: In what has been another year of political turmoil, social unrest & dreadful tiktoks, at least we have the ever consistent joy, our one true love to get us through another year - Music.

Here are Team Punktastic's Top 25 Albums of 2025

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REVIEW: "There’s a lot to be impressed by, from the balance of electronica to heavy and from the vulnerable to the empowered."

Harpy's first EP 'VII' is out tomorrow.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/harpy-vii/

LIVE: "The show proves they’ve earned their spot at this level, built on years of graft and an uncompromising approach to what they do."

Malevolence close out their European tour at Brixton’s O2 Academy

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LIVE: "Whatever journey Hot Milk are on, we’re overjoyed to be along for the ride."

Cassyette joins Hot Milk's headline show at The Roundhouse

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REVIEW: "Downcast prove here that experimentation and identity-building can go hand-in-hand. If this EP is any indication, their future is very bright indeed."

'Nothing Left To Give' is out now!

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LIVE: "They’re making slick, cross-generational punk that relies on the core of their sound to speak for itself without using their mainstream stardom as a crutch."

The Offspring play a sold out O2 Arena.

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REVIEW: "This EP leaves you wanting more, and the title brings that possibility to life with a wink."

Knives have reimagined two tracks from 'Glitter', and added two new songs for their latest EP, 'Reglitter I', which drops today.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/knives-reglitter-i/

LIVE: "The sheer awesome power of silliness has been taken up to eleven, with a side order of serious craftsmanship."

We were lucky enough to catch Electric Callboy at The Alexandra Palace on their only UK date.

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REVIEW: "Small Pond’s ‘Emerging Volume V’ showcases the best of Brighton and the surrounding area, shining a light on the city in a way that only they can.'

Small Pond's latest Brighton based compilation is out now.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/small-pond-emerging-volume-v/

REVIEW: "The power of this EP is undeniable, as is the band’s destiny to continue ascending through the ranks."

Vower's new EP ‘A Storm Lined With Silver’ is out now.

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REVIEW: “Stripping away what they had become, reveals what they always were, skilled musicians and great songwriters.”

The Hunna's new EP 'Blue Transitions' is out tomorrow.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/the-hunna-blue-transitions/

LIVE: “It’s very difficult not to have a hell of a good night, packed with re-traced memories, when Pendulum swing into town.”

Pendulum return to Brixton to celebrate their album 'Inertia.'

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REVIEW: "The songs on ‘UTB’ feel like parties that everyone’s invited to, that’s their biggest strength."

Indigo Blaze's debut EP 'UTB' is out now.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/indigo-blaze-utb/

REVIEW: “Pupil Slicer have struck that hard-to-strike balance, leveraging their experience while remaining unafraid to be experimental.”

Pupil Slicer's new album 'Fleshwork' is out now.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/pupil-slicer-fleshwork/