Perifèria Nord: Where Post-Punk Meets Literary Horror. Forget sun-drenched beaches and tourist postcards. The Perifèria Nord project emerges from the gray suburbs of Barcelona and
Perifèria Nord: Where Post-Punk Meets Literary Horror. Forget sun-drenched beaches and tourist postcards. The Perifèria Nord project emerges from the gray suburbs of Barcelona and the chill that sets in when Vitamin D fades in winter. The band, whose members are veterans of the punk, Oi!, and hardcore scenes, have...
Nežfaleš is a band that has been active on the Czech punk scene for more than twenty years. After years of honest touring throughout the country, when the band has played almost every hall and pub where it is possible to drag a playing machine, the band has become an...
Fitz is a relatively young band from Belgrade that plays Oi!. They have just released their first full-length LP, which is a good reason to ask a few interesting questions. Singer Cobe answered our questions, and we talked about where that undying drive to create and leave a mark comes...
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...
Fléau – brutal oi!/street punk/hardcore from Lyon – started out as a covid project, but with their first EP from March 2021 (Fléau) they gained international attention. In 2025, they released their second self-titled EP (s/t), which includes new songs as well as tracks from their debut and a cover....
Recently, the new record by Tear Up from Watford was released, and it sold out within a few days. No wonder – it’s great. Since it caught my attention as well, we asked the band’s frontman Jamie for an interview. You can catch the band live at upcoming shows in...
Poor Impulse Control are a band from Massachusetts whose work could probably best be described as skinhead hardcore. They have released one LP from last year and an EP this year. They caught my attention mainly with their online single Fresh Cut Stomp, which is an uncompromising hit. Singer Steve...
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...