Sex Pistols ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’– a re-evaluation…
Somehow, though, the Sex Pistols story is always about the clothes, the politics, the artwork, the controversy and the management- the music has been removed from the narrative The post Sex Pistols...
View ArticleJamie Reid dies at 76
The artist whose work defined punk more than other, Jamie Ried, has died at the age of 76. The post Jamie Reid dies at 76 appeared first on Louder Than War.
View ArticlePunk Art History by Marie Arleth Skov – Book Review
Punk Art History by Marie Arleth Skov Published by Intellect in collaboration with the Punk Scholars Network Publishing date: 19 May 2023 An important, and entertaining, new book on the punk art...
View ArticlePrints of Ray Rossi’s classic Sex Pistols/Slaughter Manchester 1976 poster...
Legendary punk promoter/manager and abstract artist Ray Rossi has recreated the poster he designed and had printed for the iconic Sex Pistols/Slaughter and the Dogs gig on the 20th July 1976 at the...
View ArticlePIL: Manchester O2 Ritz – Live Review
PIL play Manchester's O2 Ritz with Brix Smith's new band as support. Nigel reports back with photos by Melanie Smith The post PIL: Manchester O2 Ritz – Live Review appeared first on Louder Than War.
View ArticleSex Pistols to rerelease ‘God Save The Queen’ for the platinum jubilee
So much has changed since the last Jubilee that SEX PISTOLS Announcing the re-release of their era defining single GOD SAVE THE QUEEN has such a different context. The post Sex Pistols to rerelease...
View ArticleJohn Lydon – Interview with Nigel Carr at Louder Than War
John Lydon talks with Nigel at Louder Than War about the upcoming PIL tour which commences June 6 in Manchester, life at home, The Sex Pistols, recording with PIL, the Pistol documentary and much more...
View ArticleSex Pistols announce new compilation album in time for new TV series
To go with the upcoming controversial Danny Boyle TV series 'Pistol' and neatly announced this morning with a Queen’s jubilee coming up is - Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings . The post Sex Pistols...
View ArticleThe Spitfires: Live At The Pic – album review
The Spitfires: Live At The Pic (Yeah Right! Records) LP | DL Out Now As the legendary Vancouver punk/ rock’n’roll outfit The Spitfires regroup for their first live performance in more years than anyone...
View Articlefrom the Sex Pistols to Janet Jackson : Journalist Paul Wellings top 10...
Since his punk rock youth journalist Paul Wellings has been immersed in pop culture and been to many gigs and many styles - here is his top 10 The post from the Sex Pistols to Janet Jackson :...
View ArticleThe Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren: Paul Gorman – book review
The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren – The Biography By Paul Gorman Little Brown | Hardback Out Now! 9.5/10 The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren grants us fascinating new insights into the public...
View ArticlePunk 1976-78 – Liverpool, Central Library
Punk 1976-78 Exhibition Liverpool, Central Library On Now until January 13 2019 Documenting the rise of punk rock in Britain from 1976 to 1978 Liverpool’s Central Library plays host to a unique...
View ArticleInterview: John Robb / Jordan – Film Preview: Sad Vacation
John Robb Interview: Jordan followed by a Preview of SAD VACATION: The Last Days Of Sid And Nancy Manchester HOME 21 January 2017 It’s a very special evening in Manchester tonight. Original punk...
View ArticleInterview: Edweena Banger on Life and The Nosebleeds On The Eve Of A New Album
Interview: Edweena Banger Life and The Nosebleeds on the eve of a new album A true character of the Manchester music scene who now goes by the name Edweena, having fully embraced his feminine side....
View ArticleThe Wendys – From The Factory Four
Pic by Peter Walsh Jimmy Miller. Simple Minds. Seb Coe. Three people that unite but not exclusively define iconic early 90’s band The Wendys. The Wendys signed to Tony Wilson’s Factory Records in...
View ArticleLegacy In The Dust: The Four Aces Story: a film by Winstan Whitter –...
19 years in the making, ‘Legacy In The Dust’ tells the story of the Four Aces Club in Dalston ‘the London equivalent of the New York Apollo’. The film charts the rise of black British music and the...
View ArticleMick O’Shea: The Anarchy Tour- book review
Mick O’Shea- The Anarchy Tour (Omnibus Press, £16.95) Paperback available to purchase now As suggested by the title, the infamous Anarchy Tour is the topic of the day. But can there really be...
View ArticleGinger Wildheart’s top 10 favourite albums part 2
You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead: So Divided High octane modern band who certainly don’y play by the rules and have delivered some stunning live shows the times I have seen them. Ginger ‘The album...
View ArticleDennis Morris interview by Nicholas Cope
Photographer Dennis Morris has done everything from touring with Marley and meeting the Stone Roses to being the lead singer for Basement 5. He’s now working on a new show with the MET (NYC) called...
View Article“Is it ok to be late on stage?” (If You’re Justin Beiber?)
Today’s big music headline is the stage time tardiness of the satanic spawn that is Justin Bieber. Simon Paul mulls over what this all means. After being due on stage at 20:30pm he decided it would be...
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