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From Hüsker Dü and the Replacements to Twin/Tone Records, here's a brief history of Minneapolis punk rock from 1976 to 1989.

Jamie Perrett has walked on the dark side of the road. The son of renowned songwriter Peter Perrett - frontman for punk romantics The Only Ones - he later played a key role in Peter Dohertys indie project Babyshambles. Its fair to say, then, that Jamie Perrett has experienced the shadow side of rock n roll, absorbing its outsider Bohemia first hand. His own work carries a dark beauty, and its something that he aims to explore and exhibit in this coming year. Set to play London venue The Grace o...

Oh! You Pretty Things review: The glam before the storm Artist: Alternative For music fans of a certain age and disposition, Oh! You Pretty Things … goes some way to placing the pre-punk music scene in context, and even though it’s slanted more towards the UK than elsewhere (American acts New York Dolls, Jobriath, Lou Reed, The Stooges, Jayne County, Flamin’ Groovies are included) it gives a sense of a zeitgeist bubble waiting to burst. For licensing reasons (presumably), David Bowie is ...

Tickets During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerts have moved online as artists, venues and other outlets create new ways to re-imagine the live-music experience as social-distancing practices are commonplace. New platforms and ticketed online events have emerged as the music industry continues to innovate during this time. If you’re an artist planning a virtual gig online, or if you’re aware of an upcoming performance, please use this form to let us know! We’re certainly on the loo...