Interviews
The Upsessions
The Upsessions are a band that fans of early reggae, ska, rocksteady, and classic reggae know very well—and rightly hold in high regard. They are
Misantroop
29. 4. 2026
19:12
The Upsessions are a band that fans of early reggae, ska, rocksteady, and classic reggae know very well—and rightly hold in high regard. They are
Wouter Davids is a name that’s been part of the Oi!, punk, and hardcore scene since the 1990s. He has been — and still is — active as a musician in bands like Squalor, Razorblade, Live By The Sword, and Heathen Peace, and he also runs Rebellion Records, a label...
German punk veterans Emscherkurve 77 (EK77) don’t mess around. Melodic punk straight from the heart of the Ruhr region, honest lyrics, and a pure DIY approach – that’s been their signature for many years. We caught up with guitarist Marcel to find out what the band is cooking up (yes,...
The history of this interview is rather complicated. When I started working on the web version of the Tighten Up zine half a year ago, Chris from Hardsell was the very first person I reached out to. From our subsequent communication, I got the impression that he was frustrated with...
Being a punk in Belarus probably never was easy. Following the massive protests of 2020, brutally suppressed with violence, the members of the band PRORVA decided to leave their home in response to the overall situation and conditions in the country. Since then, they have been building their existence and...
Kong Kong: Oi Punk with King Kong DNA and swedish charm. Prepare for a journey to Gorilla City, a world where the DIY ethic reigns and three-chord anthems feature keyboards, saxophone, and organ! The Swedish band Kong Kong isn’t just any group of ugly middle-aged guys—they are gorillas with punk...
This is our tenth published band interview, and it is also the first time we have decided to focus on a domestic Czech formation. I chose Lidské Zdroje because their story and their work are genuinely relevant, interesting, and unpretentious in contemporary punk. Their lyrics and attitude are the very...
I first came across Badterms when Ramon GD was preparing the cover for their second record. I tried their work and discovered great rock’n’Oi!. This band from Boston makes great music, loves subculture and has something to say about music and life in our tribe. Plus, they’re going on a...
Over The Hill is a band from Montreal that caught my attention with their album „Over The Hill“ released on UVPRV. A bunch of guys living in the subculture, but whose lives have been shaken by parenthood and midlife crisis. It’s a story I know all too well — just...
Hats & Caps from Helsinki play honest Oi! punk with the spirit of the ’80s. They’ve released an EP, a split, and one full-length album — and their second LP is already on the way. We talked to vocalist Wille about his journey into the Oi! scene, the bands that...