Warsaw's Lazy Class emerges from the underground with a self-titled album (Released in 2021) that serves as a stark reminder of the genre's revolutionary roots.  This album maintains their signature melodic street punk foundation while wielding a newly honed blade. The production, deliberately raw and immediate, creates an urgency that perfectly complements their evolving sound. Lazy Class opts for the direct approach. Their lyrics tackle the refugee crisis, labor rights, and political corruption with a frankness that might make major label executives nervous but will resonate with anyone feeling the weight of our current global predicament. The album's standout quality is its ability to balance righteous anger with infectious musicality. These are protest songs you can dance to, anthems that stick in your head while challenging what's in it.   

After nearly three years of anticipation, THE PAGAN PANTHEON has finally arrived, and it’s nothing short of a triumph. LIVE BY THE SWORD (LBTS) has crafted an album that feels like both a natural evolution and a bold step forward. It combines the intricate layering and grandeur of their previous work with the raw intensity and immediacy of their earlier releases. The result is an album that’s as thought-provoking as it is electrifying.

In the ever-evolving world of punk music, Lion’s Law has consistently proven themselves as one of the most authentic voices in the Oi! and street punk scenes. Their latest album, Evermore , released on February 7, 2025, solidifies their position not only as stalwarts of the genre but also as innovators who push boundaries while staying true to their roots.

Seattle's The Drowns burst onto the punk rock scene with their debut album View From the Bottom, originally released in 2018. Now, thanks to a much-anticipated reissue by Pirates Press Records, this gem is back and better than ever. Remastered by legendary Seattle producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden), the album sounds fresher and more dynamic, offering both new listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to rediscover its raw energy and infectious melodies.

Discharger returned  to Rebellion Records with their fifth full-length album released in 2015, Until We Die, and it’s easily their most dynamic and hard-hitting release. It remains one of my favorite oi! releases.  From the opening moments of From The Ashes, the album lays down a statement of intent—massive, soaring guitar leads and pummeling rhythms that wouldn’t sound out of place on an Iron Maiden record. This sets the tone for a collection of tracks that seamlessly blend metallic aggression with working-class grit. While Discharger has always balanced melody with brute force, Until We Die takes things further, incorporating acoustic and folk elements, a nod to frontman Tim Steinfort’s solo work. Songs like Still Angry, Heroes, and Forever On Your Side deliver the kind of anthemic, gang-vocal-driven choruses that make for instant classics in the skinhead rock world. Meanwhile, tracks like A New Dawn Breaks and There Will Be Blood bring a harder edge, packed with battle-ready energy and thundering drums. But the real standout in terms of lyrical boldness is Equally Less, a no-holds-barred rejection of ideological extremes, delivered with a ferocity that will surely stir up controversy—and that’s exactly the point. Despite the album’s sonic variety, it never loses its raw power. The band has found a way to mix folk influences without softening their sound, though the title track Until We Die may be a step too far into folk territory for some listeners. Nonetheless, this is an album that demands repeat listens, revealing new layers of depth with each spin. With Until We Die, Discharger had crafted a record that stands as their most diverse and complete work.  

1. Cock Sparrer

Hailing from Lyon, this exciting band delivers a fresh take on the Oi! and punk sound, infused with a healthy dose of bovver glam rock energy. Their mini-album, released in 2022, is a dynamic mix of raw streetwise attitude and catchy, anthemic hooks, making it a standout release for fans of gritty, no-frills rock’n’roll.

Martens Army – Steh Endlich Auf!

With two stellar EPs and a scorching split 7” with Vis Vires, Ultra Sect quickly cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Oi! scene. Their latest full-length release, Rose of Victory, continues this momentum, delivering anthemic street punk that feels raw, defiant, and deeply authentic.

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.

Album Review: Under the Knife by Out of Order

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.