Make Sluts Not Bombs: Slutbomb Concert Report
Jordan Ranft catches Slutbomb and Starsdontmeananything in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California.
Cruel World Looked Kindly Upon Us…
Cruel World 25 was an absolute star-studded hit, despite the rain. Reunions, epic performances, and a lot of nudity abounded at the Rose Bowl, leaving us with a day we won’t soon forget!
Detroit Hardcore: Tied Down Festival Day 2
Tied Down Detroit Day 2, Detroit’s premiere hardcore festival. Hosted by Edgemen Printing and The Crofoot, weekend after Memorial Day, each year at the Russell Industrial Center. Bad Beat, The Twitchfits, Combust, Slice, Whispters, Apex Predator, Face The Pain, Holy Blade, Crush Your Soul, Vamachara, Trial, The Mongloids, Judge and more.
Stereolab: White Cliffs and Avant-Pop
Showcasing their first album in 15 years ahead of a world tour, Stereolab chose to premiere the show amidst the white cliffs of Dover… Photos by Steven Drew.
Kneecap Are Not The Story
Kneecap is the one of the most notorious bands in music right now. But the controversy is forcing them underground. Specifically, under Oxford Street… 1MU returns to In Spite for a front-row review.
New Junk City takes on Southern Virginia
Hampton Roads put on a show with 4 local bands (well technically two were from RVA) and Atlanta natives New Junk City on the bill.
Refused Are Really F#cking Dead
Refused joined forces with Quicksand for a US/UK tour as they prepare to say goodbye after nearly 35 years.
“A Small Touch of Infanticide”: Supersonic 2024 Day 3
1MU’s Birmingham excursion comes to an end, with reviews and photos of Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Daisy Rickman, ØXN and more.
Pigs on Poppers: Supersonic 2024 Day 2
1MU’s adventures in Birmingham continue at Supersonic 2024, with reviews and photos of Senyawa, Emma Ruth Rundle, The Body & Dis Fig, and more.
The Triumph Of Women: Supersonic 2024 Day One
1MU arrives in Birmingham for the opening day of Supersonic 2024, where women are bringing the noise. Features reviews and photos of Gazelle Twin, Melt-Banana, Dame Area and more.
Brum The Noise - Supersonic Festival 2024 preview
Supersonic is widely regarded as one of the UK’s top small festivals. In Spite will be there…
Keeley Forsyth - Musical Theatre
When not acting on British telly, Keeley Forsyth is writing, recording and performing extraordinary neoclassical gothic ballads…
The Gurdy Stone: a rock review
The men behind The Pogues and The KLF know how to rock. Literally.
The God Of Hellfire brings you… costume changes
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown set the music world ablaze in 1968. 56 years later, does the flame still burn?
DO THEY OWE USA LIVING?
This May the Steve Ignorant Band brings the songs of CRASS to Mexico and the US, and Steve will serve as a tour guide at the Punk Rock Museum for 3 days in May. All the info and links you need are in Dick Slaughter’s latest, along with a review and newly released photos from the East Coast tour last September.
The Wisdom of JG Thirlwell, or how I learned to stop worrying and use pitch correction
When the man behind the music of Foetus, ‘Archer’ and ‘The Venture Bros.’ gives you advice, you should pay attention…
Transcendence in Art Pop, with Pulp and Sparks
One Man Underground thinks reviewing gigs like these is pointless. So allow him instead to talk about the moments that made him lose himself…
Sort of a Rebellion Band Spotlight Interview with Dick Lucas of The Subhumans
Dick Lucas of the Subhumans meets Dick Slaughter in the latest Rebellion Band Spotlight. Does Dick Smoke weed? Does Dick prefer dogs or cats? Does Dick have a smartphone? What’s in Dick’s pockets?
NEVER MIND THE THEME PARKS, HERE’S REBELLION
What happens when 10,000 punk rockers take over the English seaside resort town of Blackpool? Fun for the whole family – that’s what.
Old Man Falls Down At Old Man Concert
My first reaction was to save the $20 beer I just purchased, but like anything else in my life, that didn't work out too well. I never realized just how nice the ceiling is at the House of Blues.