We have long ago lost count of the number of bands and striking releases introduced to us by Stu either from being released on his own STP Records or by his promotion with the same undoubted prowess of other punk… Read More ›
Vice Squad
Cockroach Clan – Songs About Blunt Knives and Deep Love
Veterans of the Norwegian punk rock scene, Cockroach Clan has a rich reputation and eagerly loyal fan base but have still been pretty much a secret outside of their home borders. We are only just getting our introduction to them… Read More ›
Sju Svåra År – Ingen Tog Det Som Ett Skämt
Ingen Tog Det Som Ett Skämt is the new EP from Swedish punks Sju Svåra År, a band said to be “a precursor to the wave of Swedish-language punk swept across Sweden in the early 2000’s.” With their name… Read More ›
Petrol Girls – Some Thing EP
Originally formed for an international women’s day gig in 2013, feminist post-hardcore band, Petrol Girls have proved to be one fiery roar within British punk ‘n’ roll. Their attitude loaded, defiance fuelled sound has ignited many a venue across the… Read More ›
Bad Mary – Killing Dinosaurs EP
When presented with a band name like Bad Mary mischievous thoughts of course spring up as well as hopes that they have a sound to back up the devilish allure of their name. The Long Island quartet has that and… Read More ›
The Kingcrows – Funland
For all the exceptional punk releases and bands igniting the rock scene over recent years, there is no still no substitute yet for the special tingle which only lifts its head with a ‘77 found roar. As we all… Read More ›
Keeping it loud: exploring the world of STP Records with founder Stu Taylor
It is hard not to be rather excited about an ever thriving UK punk and rock ‘n’ roll scene which right now seems to be bubbling rather rigorously with great bands, inspiring releases, and memorable live events. Certainly in the… Read More ›
Dog Company – War Stories
Continuing the recent trend of punk rock throwing up some real treats we have another from you in the mighty shape of War Stories from US punks Dog Company. Stomping with eight massively virulent anthems, the album is a feisty… Read More ›
Steve Ignorant With Paranoid Visions – When…?
It is hard to imagine any punk fan not being excited about the thought of Crass frontman Steve Ignorant and Irish punk legends Paranoid Visions raging together, and even harder to think they will not be blissfully satisfied by this… Read More ›
The Duel – Soundtrack To The End Of The World (The Zak Splash Story)
Last year London punk band The Duel set the pulse rate racing with their impressive feast of nostalgic yet completely fresh sounds on the album All Aboard The Crazy Train. Now they return with an adventurous and intriguing release Soundtrack… Read More ›
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