The Linc Student Playlist: February 20th, 2025
Welcome back to another edition of The Linc’s student playlist. If you’re not sure what this is, then be sure to check out our last article for the full rundown.
The Monks: How Five Ex-Soldiers Birthed Punk Music
Their story is pure gold: five bored American G.I.s stationed in Germany, forming a run-of-the-mill cover band to pass the time, then becoming frustrated with the conventions of contemporary rock…
The Undertones: Success from a Scout hut
During the ‘70s, punk was it its peak. Everyone wanted to pierce their face, put on some tartan and form a band. The Undertones had their break then, and now…
“We’re more fun than an octopus could shake eight sticks at!”
The Smoking Hearts are an upcoming punk band which hope to take the country by storm. Luke Morton caught up with vocalist Rodd Lethal for a chat on the band,…
Sonic Boom Six: ‘I just wanted more control over my life’
Ben is the ex guitarist of ska punk band Sonic Boom Six (SB6). He quit the band in late 2009, and is heading off to the U.S this month. He…
Spotlight: the Living Daylights
This week Leo Worsdale speaks to the Living Daylights, a Lincoln punk act — perhaps the most successful band to come of the city in recent years.
Punk is back!
Acid-wash jeans and puffy prom dresses have been sneaking into the high street, and now it's time for one of the 80s' biggest trends to make its return. Pull out…