Album Review: Just Say Nay – Maximum Effort
When the time comes to reflect on years passed, 2019 will be remembered as the year for debut albums on the UK ska punk scene. With Codename Colin leading the….
Author: Ben J Foster
Assistant Events Manager at the New Cross Inn. Musician, writer for Fortitude Magazine, NUFC fan and BA Music Tech from Lancaster University
Album Review: Lead Shot Hazard – Fires To Find Our Friends
Since their inception almost a decade ago, Lead Shot Hazard have become a solid fixture of the UK’s ska punk scene. Following the release of their ‘War & Pieces’ EP….
Interview: Codename Colin
With the recent slow but steady resurgence of UK ska punk over the last couple of years, Codename Colin have emerged as one of the most promising acts of the….
Interview: Gentleman’s Dub Club
Having released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and becoming a feature of festivals worldwide for more than a decade, Gentleman’s Dub Club are certainly among Britain’s most exciting live acts…..
Level Up Festival 2019 Relaunches, Announces New Acts
Ska punk fans across the UK were concerned recently to see this year’s Level Up Festival disappear from social media. However, it appears that all is not lost. Although original….
Level Up Festival 2019 Announce First Headliners
London’s leading ska punk festival has announced Voodoo Glow Skulls and Buck-O-Nine as its first headliners for 2019. Taking place at the New Cross Inn from 19th – 21st July,….
Interview: Mick Gough
As many may know, there is no shortage of up-and-coming musical talent among the streets of London, particularly with the number of solo acoustic acts flocking to the numerous open….
Album Review: Call Me Malcolm – I Was Broken When You Got Here
The subject of mental health is one of modern society’s hot button topics. We live in a world that paradoxically has never dedicated more time and resources to the field….
EP Review: Millie Manders – Upside Down
For anyone who’s been following Millie Manders’ career over the last few years, her tendency to mix things up is no big shock. From the eclectic punk of Millie Manders….
EP Review: Just Say Nay – Logistical Nightmares
It’s been one hell of a year for Just Say Nay. Scarcely two years running, 2017 has seen the release of their debut Shit Out Of Luck EP, home of….