In mid-1977, as punk slowly started to spread around the country, we would pick up whatever small handful of records were released on the indie labels springing up. (more…)

I don’t suppose many people remember The Users – their entire career consisted of two singles. But their debut Sick Of You, is a punk classic. (more…)

The Jam were the first punk group I used to see on a regular basis… if they ever really were a punk group. (more…)

I didn’t know it at the time but I think I saw the very first gig by this band – London – at The Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington.
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Here’s a rarity from my dusty collection of punk singles from 1977-80. Straight outta Walthamstow, it’s The Wasps. (more…)

Here’s a familiar song as it’s never been heard before.
Ukrainian punk band Beton have reimagined The Clash’s hit single London Calling as an “anthem of solidarity and hope” for their people amid the Russian invasion.

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This song is for my old mate Gavin Martin who died yesterday. My not-so-old mate. He was 60. (more…)

Siouxsie & The Banshees brought punk fire and fury to their cover of Helter Skelter, written by John Lennon for The Beatles. (more…)

Another of the early single releases on Stiff Records came with this “double B-side” from pub rock veteran Sean Tyler and The Tyla Gang. (more…)

Ever since it came out in May 1977 this has been my favourite single. (more…)