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From Thursday 17 July 2003

This is a lot of squirrel

Submitted: “Our band six ton squirrel are trying to build up a fan base, and we want to try and get as many gigs around London as possilbe so if anyone would be kind enough to let us share the stage with them then we would be

Video killed the radio star

Uncle Brian finished day one of the shoot for a brand new video today. Just thought you might like to know! For more details about what the ‘new’ Uncle Brian are up to, read the interview with drummer John by clicking

Sale!

‘Cos we’re nice kids we are dropping our banner ad rates to just £20 a month for one month only. They reach in excess of 4,000 readers every day and at the same time help keep Punktastic alive. If you’re interested email paul@punktastic.com and i’ll let you

Nice guys finish last

Scots A Close Last tour the length and breadth of the UK later this year. Clicking ‘discuss this item’ will bring up all the dates.

Brandtson tour

Just a reminder that the emotastic Brandtson hit these shores next week. Check out their latest EP ‘Death and Taxes’ on Deep Elm ‘cos it’s a bit special: JUL 24 – London, UK @ The Garage w/ The Weakerthans JUL 25 – Cardiff, UK @

Seems like a good cause!

Submitted by Ed of the Rancid News zine: “Thurs 17th July PARTY – benefit for squat/ radical social centre in London, Upper Berkely Street, W1, London, 2 mins from Marble Arch tube… £3 entry: ian (econoline), tim (soon the darkness), axis of evil, george (scrappy) playing chilled

Does anyone need an uncle?

Uncle Brian are seeking a new guitarist to fill the void left by ex-vocalist Dan. The band are not looking for a new frontman, instead the Salisbury-based foursome are looking for someone to handle axe duties. Think you can fill that void?

Wednesday 16 July 2003

The world is a sick machine

Not only are Short Warning and Cleanbreak mentioned in Kerrang, but the latter are even described as ‘skanktastic’. Hmm…normal service is resumed with a shockingly bad 2K review of Phinius Gage‘s latest record – pity it’s six months late really…

Hot hot trio

Thanks to Andy – Hot Water Music will support Alkaline Trio on their September UK tour.

PB4 – get your tickets now!

Punktastic Bash 4 is almost upon us and the advance tickets, priced £6, are now here. To get one, the only way to guarantee entry, email paul@punktastic.com for more details. Each ticket comes with a free Punktastic badge. The gig is on August 9 at Josephs Well,