Punkio Picks: 7 New Releases Worth Your Time

From emotional alternative rock to breakdown-heavy chaos, these are the releases that grabbed our attention first time around. Hands Like Houses – ‘Lótus’ Hands Like Houses take a slower, more reflective route on ‘Lótus’, building emotion through atmosphere, restraint, and haunting melody. It’s a track that quietly pulls you in before landing with real emotional weight. The…

22.05.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

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Punkio Drop List 8th May

The Punkio Drop List is back with another stacked week of alternative music. AS IT IS, Movements, Scene Queen and Winona Fighter lead the way on the pop punk side, while Motionless In White, Converge, Carnifex and Darko US bring the chaos in metalcore and heavy music. Over in indie and alternative, there’s new music…

When Did Gig Tickets Get So Expensive?

It’s easy to point fingers at the band when ticket prices rise. Another tour announced, another £25–£40 entry fee, and fans begin asking the same question — "When did gig tickets get so expensive?" The truth is, it didn’t happen overnight, and it’s not driven by greed. It’s driven by survival. Touring has always been financially challenging,…

27.04.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

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Punkio Drop List 24th April

Across pop punk, metal, and indie, there’s 210 new releases to get through. Big names are back, underground bands are pushing harder than ever, and there’s no shortage of tracks worth your time. As always, we’ve done the digging so you don’t have to. Whether you’re here for the heavy stuff, the emotional cuts, or something…

Seahaven – February Flowers

Seahaven don’t try to grab you with “February Flowers”. They let it sit, unfold, and slowly pull you in on their terms. It starts quietly. Not empty, just restrained. Like it’s holding something back. There’s a tension underneath it that never fully breaks; it just shifts. The track opens up gradually, not with a big moment,…

Waterparks – PROWLER

Waterparks don’t ease you into “PROWLER”; it gets straight to the point. The song balances between controlled chaos and pure release. The verses feel tense, as if holding something back, but the chorus opens it up fully. It’s precise rather than messy, with everything sitting exactly where it should. A darker mood runs beneath this track. Not…

18.04.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

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Punkio Drop List 17th April 2026

Another week brings another Punkio Drop List — and this one truly impresses. We see 189 releases across various genres, from uplifting pop-punk melodies and emotional emo tunes to heavy-metal drops and experimental indie tracks. Big artists return with new work, underground bands are more active than ever, and there’s a blend of nostalgia with fresh…

Debut Album Review: I Will Show You Misery – CARRIER

Some albums take time to click. "I Will Show You Misery" isn’t one of them. Carrier UK are a fierce, fast-rising metalcore five-piece from Devon, formed in a Plymouth rehearsal room back in 2017. Their early EPs "Wither" and "In Love And Faith, I Found My Vice" put them on the map, blending melodic 2010s…

ROUGH PUP – ‘SOMETHING TO SAY’ EP REVIEW

Every now and then, a new band emerges fully formed, armed with riffs, attitude, and plenty of heart. Formed in 2025, Peterborough-based three-piece Rough Pup is already proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the alternative melodic punk rock scene. Proudly part of the Socks On Records family, the trio has released…

13.04.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

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Punkio Drop List 10th April 2026

Here's the Punkio Drop List for 10th April 2026. Sorry it's slightly late, but tryst ne this drop list is worth the wait! POP PUNK, EMO, POST-HARDCORE & PUNK ROCK Greywind, The Spill Canvas - 'Waterfall (Acoustic)' Social Distortion - 'Partners In Crime' Faber Drive - 'Second Chance (Acoustic)/Died In Your Arms' Dial Denial - 'House Of Mirrors' Yellowcard, Blippi…

11.04.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall