The Skinflicks are back, and they’ve doubled down. Following their triumphant 2021 comeback Old Dogs, New Tricks, the Luxembourg-based Oi! veterans have unleashed Let’s ‘ave It!—a hard-hitting declaration of defiance, resilience, and raw street-level energy. If their return a few years ago signaled a revitalization, this new album is a full-blown onslaught.

Still Defiant, a rising force from Germany, exploded onto the punk rock scene last year with their raw, unapologetic sound. Their self-titled debut LP, released in 2021, solidifies their place as a band to watch. This record is pure, razor-sharp punk rock with no compromises.

At the end of 2023, four musicians from East Germany, united by their passion for street punk and Oi!, came together to form Eastside Dogs. The result is their debut album, Dogs from the Eastside – a high-energy release that celebrates the spirit of the scene with 12 powerful tracks.

For as long as I can remember, Oi! music has been a part of my life. It’s raw, loud, and unapologetic—an anthem for the working class and the underdog. But more than that, it’s always felt like a community, a place where anyone who didn’t fit in could belong. That’s why it hurts when people associate Oi! with racism. For me, it’s never been about hate; it’s been about unity, standing together no matter your background. I want to write about this because Oi! deserves better than the stereotypes—it’s a genre that brought people together, not tore them apart.

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Hardsell’s Subculture Criminals hits with the raw energy and intensity that fans of street rock and Oi! crave. The album came out in 2017 and remains an album in my collection that gets regulary played.

Wouter Davids, known for his commanding presence in Razorblade, brings his brutal vocal style back to the forefront with Heathen Peace, a project that he formed alongside Freek from Live By The Sword (LBTS) on bass and Frank from God Dethroned on drums. For fans who missed the gritty edge of Davids’ vocals in LBTS tracks, “Civilisation Ends Here...” delivers in spades. This album is a razor-sharp fusion of Oi! and blackened death metal, offering both the hard-hitting style of Razorblade and the complex, brutal riffs of blackened metal.

I couldn’t contain my enthusiasm when I got the word that the powerhouse Dutch Oi! band Razorblade are going to do an exclusive show at “Oi! at the Pub”. So it’s impossible not to reflect on the seismic impact they've had on the genre. Known for their hard-hitting “brickwall” sound—a relentless and uncompromising approach to Oi!—Razorblade was never about fitting neatly into mainstream expectations. Their music has been a raw and uncompromising rallying cry for skinhead culture, filled with pride, rage, and a passion for history and camaraderie.

2023 has delivered some powerful records, but for me, nothing topped the anticipation for this Evil Conduct album, released under Randale Records. Evil Conduct has long been known for their no-nonsense, punchy street punk—raw, gritty, and undeniably real. Their music captures a certain brutal honesty that feels like an anthem for outcasts, and this record is no exception.

As I listen to Malad’s debut album, I feel like I’m stepping right into the heart of Dutch street punk. Released in 2023, this record isn’t just another punk album – it’s a raw, unfiltered kick in the face that doesn’t let up.

Convict Class has emerged from the coastal city of Warrnambool, Australia, with an album that channels the unrefined, rebellious edge of late-'70s punk and gives it a fresh kick. Their debut, Generation of Discontent pays tribute to the era. Drawing from icons like Sham 69, this four-piece captures the raw, streetwise energy that defined punk’s roots, wrapping it in unapologetic Aussie grit.

Rising from the ashes of The Elite, Violent Way has hit the scene with a killer of a new record, Oi! This Is Violent Way released in 2024. The latest release from the Buffalo-based band pulls no punches, unleashing eight tracks that sound as if they were unearthed straight from a '82-era punk tape deck, but with a  edge that makes it undeniably fresh.

If you haven’t tuned into Savage Beat yet, now’s the time to jump on board! With Wired, their second album, this Amsterdam-based band shows that they are here to break boundaries and defy genres. Following up on the explosive Trench Warfare EP, Wired takes their raw, streetwise energy and raises the bar with intense, powerful vocals and a polished rock 'n' roll foundation tinged with a touch of subculture angst.

Released back in 2015, Operation Oi! by The Warriors remains a staple in my music rotation years later, and with good reason. Somehow, The Warriors have managed to keep a rock-solid consistency over the years, and this album captures their timeless, relentless street-punk energy. Originally formed from the ashes of The Last Resort, Saxby and the crew have doubled down on their commitment to their sound, delivering an album that feels more intense than ever. The lyrics are sharper, angrier, and driven by Saxby’s fiery delivery, as he practically spits out each line.

Brace yourselves: where does a band belong with tracks like “Stand Up Strong,” “The Bootboys,” and “Thundertrain to Oi!-City”? If alarm bells aren't already ringing, it's time to place City Riot squarely within the street-punk and Oi! realms. This four-piece from Apeldoorn, Netherlands, delivers their debut Remember The Days Of ’99 with an undeniable punch. Blending gritty Oi! sound with a hardcore edge, City Riot doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but they’ve certainly given it a fresh set of steel-toed boots to stomp in.

As a dedicated Oi! reviewer, I usually stay in the lane of pure Oi! releases. But Skinhead Moonstomp by Symarip stands as a certified classic within the broader skinhead scene, where Oi!, ska, and reggae often intertwine. Released in 1970, this album isn’t just a musical artifact; it’s a significant cultural touchstone that speaks to the curious relationship between reggae music and the skinhead movement.