Punktastic

REVIEW: "The Howling have style but ‘Salvo’ proves they have substance. It’s a solid if uneven debut from a promising new band." @thehowlinguk's debut EP is out this Friday! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "The EP’s most striking feature is the way the two vocalists work around each other – not with each other. Rather than taking turns, it’s like a rowdy crowd trying to squeeze past each other to be heard." @WeAreWREX's new EP is out today! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "It’s a record about finding humour in the passage of time, about having fun and keeping the spark alive." @Acommunication's new album 'Prang' is out this Friday! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "@daisygrenade truly have ‘So Much To Say’ on their new EP. It neatly mirrors growing up; boisterous, keen to experiment and a little bit messy." 'So Much To Say' is out now! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "This is Dead Pony with all the dials set to eleven. Their new EP sees them evolving into one of the most exciting rock bands on the scene." @DeadPonyBand's new EP 'Eat My Dust!' is out this Friday. punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

FEATURE: Ahead of the release of debut album 'Grey', we sat down with @HeldSound bassist Sal Mignano to explore the songs and artists that have soundtracked his life. punktastic.com/radar/favourit…

LIVE: "We feel closer to Creeper than ever before, & for a dark, splendid hour-and-a-bit, nothing else matters except their the cinematic whirlpool of the Sangui-tour & the grip it has on us." @creepercultuk ended their UK tour at Islington Assembly Hall punktastic.com/live-reviews/l…

REVIEW: " ‘Cold World’ is a welcome and scenic plateau in their sound for us to experience at our leisure, and a delight to absorb yourself into from start to finish." Canadian punks The Flatliners release their new album tomorrow. punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "'No Place Of Warmth' finds the band sounding heavier than ever." @Frozensoultx's latest album ‘No Place Of Warmth’ is out this Friday! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "A band returning from a break must be able to answer the question of whether it was worth it. Basement have answered with a resounding yes." @basementuk's album 'WIRED' is out this Friday. punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

FEATURE: We sat down with Roman Candle vocalist Piper Ferrari and guitarist Jonas Vece to delve into the influences that have sculpted their sound. punktastic.com/radar/influenc…

LIVE: "Supersonic Festival is therefore both a meditation on and an escape from a hostile planet. It remains one of the only true independent festivals." We had an amazing weekend at @supersonicfest, here’s who we saw. punktastic.com/live-reviews/l…

REVIEW: "Portrayal Of Guilt’s most sophisticated and immersive album to date, and one of the most rewarding listens you’ll hear this year." '...The Beginning Of The End' is out today. @portrayalof punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

FEATURE: We sat down with Oxford alt-rock/post-hardcore trio @CivilVillains to discuss the songs and artists that have inspired and sculpted their sound. punktastic.com/radar/influenc…

REVIEW: "Spread the word. Knife Bride’s new EP is like the plague; it’s vicious, life-changing and so infectious your ears might fall off." Knife Bride's latest EP ‘SORRY ABOUT THE PLAGUE’ is out this Friday! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "A new Skindred record is always a cause for celebration, and doubly so when it’s as crammed with as much self-belief as ‘You Got This’." @Skindredmusic's latest album ‘You Got This’ is out now! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

RETROSPECTIVE: "Thirty years later it still sounds like something that matters. Not as a nostalgia kick, but as something that is still acutely relevant." @RATMofficial Rage Against The Machine's 'Evil Empire' turns 30 today! punktastic.com/radar/retrospe…

REVIEW: "Wistful, yearning, emotionally open and filled with lush textural details that never outstay their welcome." Teen Suicide's latest album 'Nude Descending A Staircase Headless’ is out this Friday. punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

REVIEW: "If you’re looking for a simple, unobtrusive ode to everyday sadness, ‘And Then Suddenly It Hits You’ comes highly recommended." Tired of Fighting's new album is out this Friday! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…

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REVIEW: "Palette Knife’s new record avoids broad strokes. ‘Keyframe’ is a piece of technical emo expressionism." @palettestaches's new album is out today! punktastic.com/album-reviews/…