I mean if I could only pick 1 then London Calling but seeing as we can have them all then I can also have the Slits, Madness, B52s, Crass, Ramones, Specials....🤩

I am really looking forward to this book next year! @asianmanrecords.bsky.social is one of my favourite labels, I love so many of their releases. Really looking forward to learning more about the story behind the label! www.stereogum.com/2326573/read...

Happy Friday lovelies! Those who guessed The Ataris were the subject of our interview this week were right! Punk Rock Philosophy spoke to bassist Mike Davenport about 30 yrs in the punk scene & their first new music in 17 years! Read about our chat below 👇👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/only-punk-ro...

Happy Friday lovelies! Those who guessed The Ataris were the subject of our interview this week were right! Punk Rock Philosophy spoke to bassist Mike Davenport about 30 yrs in the punk scene & their first new music in 17 years! Read about our chat below 👇👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/only-punk-ro...

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Ready for my day job! Today I'm delivering training on how to support young people in abusive relationships. Bring on my learners!

New interview going up on Punk Rock Philosophy this week, but who is it?? I spoke to a member of a band that are celebrating nearly 30 yrs in the pop punk scene, had a big hit with a cover of a 1980s track & their singer is from Indiana. NAME THE BAND.

If it's still spooky season to you, here's a throwback to our Punk Rock Philosophy article on horror films & horror punk and the similarities in fandom. I spoke to experts like @drdarrengray.bsky.social about why people like scary things! 🎃🎃🎃👻👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

Happy Friday punks! We've got a bumper edition of our picks of the week- 8 brand new punk tracks for your discerning ears! As always, there's something for everyone here so have a listen and see what you like! 👇👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/new-music/pi...

Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃

Happy Friday lovelies! Our interview with Stoke Signal's frontman Giuliano is UP on Punk Rock Philosophy! And for those who guessed his musical heroes are the Lawrence Arms, you are correct! Read what he says about them, his new EP & band life HERE 👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/only-punk-ro...

Throwback to the 'punk'kin I made a few years ago... 🎃🎃

Got my check out report from the rental property I've just left and let's just say....I'm gearing myself to for a serious dispute about my deposit! Lucky me! 🤬

This Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm, I'll be at the Connecticut Ave location of @politicsprose.bsky.social in DC talking with Ian MacKaye about my new book, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC." politics-prose.com/john-davis-1... #DCpunk #Booksky #PunkFanzines

New Punk Rock Philosophy post going up on Weds! I spoke to the frontman of LA punks Stoke Signals about his biggest influence. His pick formed in 1999 in Chicago, have had 7 albums across 3 Punk labels & are sometimes referred to as 'org core'. Any guesses? 🧐

New Punk Rock Philosophy post going up on Weds! I spoke to the frontman of LA punks Stoke Signals about his biggest influence. His pick formed in 1999 in Chicago, have had 7 albums across 3 Punk labels & are sometimes referred to as 'org core'. Any guesses? 🧐

Been a busy week so before a new Punk Rock Philosophy post goes up, here's one from the archives! This is about punk's DIY ethos, the Philosophy behind it and why thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson would agree with today's punks...👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

I was listening to 'Diamond and Guns' a little while ago and at the end they said 'Transplants 2002...' and I almost choked on my tea- 2002?! Where have the years gone 😅😭 I thought this was released like 7 years ago! 🙃

I met Sincere Engineer! Ahhhhh was so great seeing her live last night, worth the trip to Netherlands 😀

In memory of Ariane Daniela Forster aka Ari Up, founding member and singer of The Slits, who died much too young on October 20, 2010 at the age of 48 in Los Angeles while fighting breast cancer. Photo by Caroline Coon #punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #ariup #theslits #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Giving 'old lady core' vibes whilst away. 👵

Epic few days...celebrated @lucynichol.bsky.social book launch and thoroughly enjoyed the Q&A, Coheed and Cambria at Birmingham Academy and now off to Netherlands for the Common Thread tour!

In less than a week I shall be seeing Sincere Engineer in the Netherlands as part of the Common Thread tour! So excited- their 2023 album 'Cheap Grills' is one of my favourite releases of the last few years. youtu.be/M33voohLYvI?...

10 years ago today I went on a first date with my bearded beloved 😍 and 2 yrs ago today we moved to Newcastle! We've been cleaning all day as we're moving so these are a selection of old pics as I'm currently covered in muck.

My beloved Clash pictures have to go into storage for the time being 😭😭😭

Moving out of my house today... lifting and shifting will be my Friday! 📦📦📦😬 youtu.be/Q8w81AAK7to?...

I've interviewed a lot of people about punk & noticed a theme of people getting into punk either through their own big brother/sister or a friend's older sibling. Is that how you got into punk? An older sibling of some description?

I played trumpet on a track for this compilation - a cover of Glory Box by Portishead! Thanks to Pam and John for asking me to do it 🎺 thespecializedprojectshop.bigcartel.com/product/femm...

Morning 😴 Back at work after a long weekend off... getting those back to work nerves so channelling my inner Rollins.

Moving house in less than a week and packing would be going a lot quicker if I didn't stop to coo over books or music...today I was stopped by this Minor Threat photo book by Glen E Friedman 😍

Re sharing this in case the morning crowd missed it!

It's up! I spoke to frontman of punk band Heartwells (who are great) JT about his biggest musical influence...and those who guessed NOFX based on my teaser yesterday were CORRECT! Read our interview here AND see what you think of his NOFX top 10! 👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/only-punk-ro...

We've got an interview on Punk Rock Philosophy going live tomorrow where we talk to JT from punk band Heartwells about his musical influences. Can you guess his top pick from the clues? Punk band formed in 1983 in US 15 studio albums Did a farewell tour last year

New badge! And it makes me laugh every time I look at it 🤣

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New post up on Punk Rock Philosophy! As part of our series looking at the meaning behind bangin' Punk songs, we've turned the spotlight on Problem Patterns' 'Who Do We Not Save?' which diagnoses the crisis in the NHS: punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

Newcastle says no to fascism. The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance. Newcastle united.

Bit of a long shot... can you think of any punk songs that are about (even tangentially) being nice, kind, empathetic etc? I'm writing something PLUS want to argue with some people on a FB page so would help me with both 😅👍

On this day in 1977, the Clash released 'Complete Control'. I have a theory that it is the most popular Clash song amongst fans ON AVERAGE. It's not often fan's no.1 but pretty much everyone puts it in their top 10. So aggregate or something makes it TOP 😎 youtu.be/JeTw_p_WglY?...

I wrote 6000 words about punk this weekend! Brain is mush now though 😭😭😭 Don't feel like I can write another word for months (but I will obvs).

This is making me really emotional today 😢 #joestrummer youtu.be/cckNE1kBagw?...

My bf took me on a surprise night out last night to see....Inside No. 9 at the Sunderland Empire! Seeing a live production of one of my ALL TIME fave shows was so cool! Feel very spoiled! 🤩

Podcast recording today! Ready for my close-up!

Exciting news! The fab @lucynichol.bsky.social and I are launching our very own podcast- 'Never Mind the Patriarchy' - where we will discuss topics related to women in music such as safety at gigs, sexism in fan spaces & MORE ....more deets to come about our first ep soon!

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Hellooooo lovelies! We've got a new Punk Rock Philosophy post and it's our favourite new punk tracks this week! Six new bangers to ease you towards the weekend! Please give them a listen and see if you find your new fave band! 👇👇😎 punkrockphilosophy.com/new-music/pi...

Happy Monday! I'm wearing my London Calling socks today! 😎😁

Reminder that there's a documentary about riot grrrl on Kerrang Radio at 8pm and I've got a wee little part in it alongside some much cooler and awesomer people! 📻📻

Look at my cool new shirt! 😎😎

Anyone at a loose end on Sunday at 8pm ca listen to a documentary on Kerrang Radio about riot grrrl....and little old me is in it! Bit of a blink-and-miss-it contribution from me but I'm definitely there amongst some amazing contributors ❤️