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To make the lives of readers easier we have separated each piece about each band into easily digestible tidbits. But for the full experience you might wish to read the full articles in their story-based splendour.

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BLACK WESKER – ECO PUNK, NO JUNK

dukeofearl
Black Wesker comprise a fusion of punk, indie and jazz with improvisation and stylistic changes that subvert the expecations of audiences and regular viewers. The band has developed a reputation for playing their songs in […]
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TTNG

Jacob Richards-Powell
Prior to this gig I knew nothing of TTNG, a dear friend of The Shonk asked if I’d like to come along and I said yes. I did however forget to put it into the […]
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CALVA LOUISE

Jacob Richards-Powell
Whether it’s age, COVID or a combination of the two, something that I have found difficult to muster over recent months is getting excited by gigs. During these long periods of isolation I’ve caught many […]
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WYCH ELM

dukeofearl
[Taken from Bristol Psychfest 2018] Wych Elm provided refuge in that I could now reduce my dancing speed by 27% percent as I was caught up in their delicate, if not at times borderline collapsing […]
ALBUM REVIEWS

ALTERED MYTHS!

Jacob Richards-Powell
Altered Myths /3113 This prolific pair from Penarth bring us an audio onslaught akin to apocalyptic omens and impending dread. 3113 is concise, focused and unsettling. Is it a track or a warning? It brings […]