Drink The Sea: Dabadaba, San Sebastian

Drink The SeaDabadaba, San Sebastian, Spain5th December 2025 Boasting various ex-members of REM, Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Mad Season and the Mark Lanegan Band, the provenance of Drink The Sea tends to freight it unfairly with a suggestion of ‘super-group’. Martin Malone finds out why this would be a lazy tag. In this cool wee club beside the railroad track, what I encounter is a troupe of great musicians simply having a blast while playing…

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Baz Warne book and talk tour

The Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne announces ‘Convivial’ UK Tour 2026 *embargoed until 10th Dec 2025 @ 10am* An intimate ‘evening with’ style show of music, stories and chat over 12 shows across the UK In Oct 2025, The Stranglers’ current and longest-serving frontman Baz Warne launched a new book No Grass Grows On A Busy Street, a charming collection of tour diaries, stories and reflections on 25 years fronting The Stranglers, one of British post-punk and new-waves’ most…

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‘teenage goths from the haunted suburbs!’

Dealing a new generation art of darkness the youthful Mouth Ulcers from London have, along with other new names in the dark interzone like Vampire Valentine and Black Rain, twisted the darker end of post punk into something new, fresh and captivating. Their ‘music for vampitres to dance to’ piles on the atmospheric guitars, dark sonorous cimmerian baritone vocals and pulsating tribal drums into an intoxicating, pulsating surge of cool dark energy. Facebook  Instagram     A Plea From…

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Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) : The John Robb interview

In January 2026 Sleaford Mods will release their new and thirteenth album ‘The Demise Of Planet X’. As ever, it’s a great snapshot of the times with the visceral diatribes from Jason Williamson perfectly aligned with Andrew Fearn’s ever-inventive music. The genius of Sleaford Mods is that they have managed to be both strictly minimalist within their own idea of their sound of the pumelling beats and bass grooves and the frantic verbals of the vocal rush and…

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Shot From Both Sides photo book almost sells out of first press in under a week

UK Punk photo book almost sells out of first press in under a week. The new book, Shot From Both Sides – Photos of UK Punk Gigs 1981-86 by Paul May, published on 1 December has almost sold out of the first edition already.  Taking its title from a clever deviation of the classic Magazine tune, this book from Sealed Records, who have been re-releasing hard to find anarcho-punk records and demos, is the coffee table book for…

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Palestine 36 (2025) – Film Review

Palestine 36 (2025) Written and Directed by Annemarie Jacir Edited by Tania Reddin Produced by Ossama Bawardi Featuring: Hiam Abbass, Karim Daoud Anaya, Yasmine Al Massri, Billy Howle, Jeremy Irons, Lia Cunningham and many more. As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza and across the region, Phil Ross wonders whether a film set in the 1930s can help us understand how it came to this, and why so many of us care so deeply about Palestine.…

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Louder Than War Festival 2026 Playlist

Fastly approaching our inaugural Louder Than War Festival we’ve decided to compile a playlist of songs from all the bands featured, to whet your appetites in anticipation for surely one of the most eclectic live dates that need to be in your calendar for 2026. A couple of songs from each band with more to be added soon… For over 15 years, Louder Than War has been a cultural force at the heart of the UK’s alternative music scene —…

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Peter Perrett: Proud To Be Self-Hating (irony and provocation)

Peter Perrett has shared a new track on Instagram/Facebook  On 9th August 2025, Peter Perrett alongside 531 other people was arrested at the protest organised by Defend Our Juries against the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group by the English Government. Peter – who is Jewish – has been supportive of Palestine for […] The post Peter Perrett: Proud To Be Self-Hating (irony and provocation) appeared first on Louder Than War. Source link

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Lovejoy: Sentimental Memories – EP Review

Lovejoy: Sentimental Memories EP (Too Good To Be True) 3″ CD / Download / Streaming Available 12th December Buy Here Lovejoy release the Sentimental Memories EP compiling festive tracks, most of which have never previously had a CD or digital release…  The French label Too Good To Be True come to another year of monthly CDEP releases and finish on this collection from Lovejoy, aka Dick Preece who after releasing three albums and a handful of singles in the…

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OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2025

2025 has been another stunning year for live music, and Louder Than War’s photographers have been there to capture it. From intimate gigs to arenas and festival stages, our cameras have documented the raw energy, passion, and artistry that make live performance unforgettable. This year has seen headline-grabbing shows, breakout performances, and long-awaited returns, each one offering a unique glimpse into the ever-evolving music scene. Melanie Smith: Whilst I didn’t shoot as many gigs as I’d like this…

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Marta Vega: Bye – Single Review

Marta Vega: Bye (Self Release) Out Now London-based, rising alt-rock solo artist Marta Vega returns with her vibrant new single, Bye, delivering another dose of emotionally raw yet irresistibly melodic music. Released shortly after the previous single Chemtrails, the single comes with a double length video, linking the two songs as an A & B-side. Bringing a distinctive grunge grit meets pop accessibility, Marta has quickly gained recognition for her songwriting, drawing comparisons to the likes of Avril…

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Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH has announced his line up for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust series at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2026. Monday 23rd March: Elbow + MRCY Tuesday 24th March: Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites – Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee, Dara Ó Briain and more Wednesday 25th March: Mogwai + Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny Thursday 26th March: Manic Street Preachers + The Joy Formidable (the 150th TCT show) Friday 27th March: My Bloody Valentine + Chvrches (stripped back) Saturday 28th March: Garbage + Placebo…

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