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UK Indie & Alternative

Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s 50th anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world”

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Executive Overview In an era where the global live music sector is increasingly consolidated under corporate monopolies, private equity firms, and billionaire venue developers, London’s historic 100 Club remains a rare ideological sanctuary. On the evening of September 21, 2026, the Oxford Street basement venue hosted the second night of its landmark "50 Years of … Read more

UK Indie & Alternative

The Resurgence of Radical Noise: Maruja, The 100 Club, and the Geopolitical Soul of Modern Punk

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Executive Overview In an era where live music is increasingly dominated by corporate monopolies, algorithmic curation, and risk-averse stadium tours, a quiet yet ferocious counter-revolution is taking place in the underbelly of the British independent music scene. At the vanguard of this movement is Maruja, a Manchester-based post-punk outfit whose visceral blend of blistering jazz-inflected … Read more

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