Green Day: Father Of All: Album Review

Image by Sven-Sebastian Sajak  (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RiP2013_GreenDay_Billie_Joe_Armstrong_0004.JPG) *Originally posted on http://www.overtimeonline.co.uk/ (http://www.overtimeonline.co.uk/green-day-father-of-all-album-review/) The American punk-rockers say goodbye to politics and take a complete left turn on their 13th studio album. ‘Father Of All’ is quite possibly Green Day’s most unique album to date. Firstly, the album is just over 26 minutes long, making it their shortest record … Continue reading Green Day: Father Of All: Album Review →

Sum 41: Order In Decline Album review

The Canadian punk rockers are back with their latest album, Order in Decline. And its safe to say that this is by far their most aggressive album to date. Sum 41 burst on the scene when pop-punk was dominating the music industry. Very quickly they achieved worldwide success and critical acclaim with their first two … Continue reading Sum 41: Order In Decline Album review →

The Damned set to release huge anthology for later this year

Iconic British punk group, The Damned are gearing up to release their definitive anthology. 'Black is the Night' is set to be released later this year. It will contain many of their biggest and most well known songs, such as: Neat, Neat, Neat, Eloise, Smash it up, Sick of being Sick and The Shadow of … Continue reading The Damned set to release huge anthology for later this year →

Ranking: Every Green Day album from Worst to Best

For over 30 years, Green Day have been leading figures within the punk industry. They helped bring punk into the mainstream with their 1994 critically acclaimed album, Dookie. And then in 2004 they completely reinvented themselves by delivering the incredible rock opera, American Idiot, which has since turned into a very successful musical. So after … Continue reading Ranking: Every Green Day album from Worst to Best →

Punk Learning is here – Interview with Tait Coles

Imagine a classroom where there are no rules. Imagine teachers calling for chaos. Imagine pupils being in complete control of their own learning. This may sound scary and unreasonable, but for Tait Coles, the author of Never Mind the Inspectors: Here’s Punk Learning, he believes that schools should be applying these teaching methods to provide … Continue reading Punk Learning is here – Interview with Tait Coles →

Making women feel good: Interview with The Menstrual Cramps

Sexism, discrimination and inequality, all of which many women are still battling today. But, London riot grlll band, The Menstrual Cramps are making sure that everyone knows it. Their debut album, We’re not Ovaryacting, caught people’s attention. It was honest, relatable and most importantly, it was what people needed to hear. One of the albums … Continue reading Making women feel good: Interview with The Menstrual Cramps →

Top 5 essential modern British punk tracks to hear

Britain has seen a huge rise occur within punk music over the last few years. British Punk Still Lives lists five modern tracks that you must hear. Concrete - Shame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVLqZpnwow This song by Shame deeply explores the psychological and emotional effects that having a failed relationship can have on a person. “Do you feel … Continue reading Top 5 essential modern British punk tracks to hear →

A different style of punk: Interview with Wonk Unit

With their blend of power ballads, punk thrashers and poetic masterpieces, Wonk Unit have turned themselves into one of the most exciting punk bands the UK has today. British Punk Still Lives spoke to the man behind the band, Alex Wonk. The first time I listened to Wonk Unit I was amazed at how they were able to mix … Continue reading A different style of punk: Interview with Wonk Unit →