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Barb Wire Dolls - Youtube Punk's not dead and it never went away. It has been pushed underground for decades by the media because it speaks of the truth and exposes hypocrisy, but with the political climate of the world rapidly changing, a new female oriented punk resurgence has created a movement across the globe from Russia with Pussy Riot to countless others. One band in particular is shaking things up with intense live shows and are about to release their debut album.

Love of Diagrams is an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2001. Their sound is characterized by a mix of energetic drumming, angular guitar and bass riffs, and call-and-response vocals. Their sound is notably influenced by New York No Wave and UK post punk. Love of Diagrams began as a band back in early 2001 and quickly cemented their place as a live sensation amongst the Australian music scene.

Singer-songwriter with powerful, poetic songs that wrap themselves around your throat and won't let go. Aspel Orchid inhabits a world where stories of intimate relationships, loss, owls eating each other and a deep appreciation for the Alien quadrilogy find their feet through her words and voice. With enthralling, dynamic live performances, Aspel Orchid has played gigs and festivals in Herefordshire, Powys, Bristol and Brighton and has supported artists including: Roots Union; Clayton Blizzard; The Wraiths; The Daughters; Elspeth Anne Macrae; Toby Wainwright Johns; and Ragtime Ewan.

Beyond Pink is a hardcore-punk band from Malmö, Sweden. The band started in 2002. This is definitely something for all those into fast hardcore, as well as riot grrrls sounds and tradition of the 80's swedish hc/punk. Their music reflects how wide influences they have and it makes their music powerful and kicking. Their lyrics are alongside with the music, they reflect anger and critical views on issues like macho/sexistculture, violent dancing, cops, pro-life fundemantalists or corporate capitalism and their financial institutions like WTO and G8.