Drawing inspiration from 70s punk and garage rock, Lucy and the Rats follow-up their debut …
Whilst Ann Arbor and Detroit acts such as The Stooges and the MC5 were precursors to what would inspire bands to create a sound known as punk rock, the proper formation of the movement took place in New York City in the early 70s. Groups like The New York Dolls and The Velvet Underground went on to further lay a foundation for the scene with bands like Television, The Ramones and Patti Smith elevating the culture to new heights, eventually creating an international buzz. This legacy of the grit and grind, the hustle and the New York DIY ethic is one that Brooklyn band The So So Glos know oh so well. They are the now generation of rockers proudly flying the flag for NYC with a spirit and sound that is energetic and resonant.
Whilst Ann Arbor and Detroit acts such as The Stooges and the MC5 were precursors to what would inspire bands to create a sound known as punk rock, the proper formation of the movement took place in New York City in the early 70s. Groups like The New York Dolls and The Velvet Underground went on to further lay a foundation for the scene with bands like Television, The Ramones and Patti Smith elevating the culture to new heights, eventually creating an international buzz. This legacy of the grit and grind, the hustle and the New York DIY ethic is one that Brooklyn band The So So Glos know oh so well. They are the now generation of rockers proudly flying the flag for NYC with a spirit and sound that is energetic and resonant.
During the summer punk band Yassassin made their blast on the scene with the amazing …
St. Tropez may not be the first destination one would think of in terms of places a punk band would want to relocate to, however, Amsterdam outfit band boasting the same name, clearly have found inspiration in the French city. Their latest song 'I Wanna Live In St. Tropez' follows their previously shared track 'Order'. Triggered by rapid-fire guitar riffs and hammering drums, if the warm environment of St. Tropez is as lively as this track, then count us in.
A year ago Bristol band The Jacques released their punk-furious EP 'The Artful Dodger'. Raw and unfiltered, the young band captured an authentic spirit of punk's golden age in the UK. Now with a debut album in the works, the group have brought forth their latest single 'Eleanor Ring Me'. Like their previous work, The Jacques rock out with unapologetic punk possessing a grit and glory that is doing the scene more than proud.