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

Maruja saxophonist and vocalist Joe Carroll has spoken to NME about playing the 50th anniversary of The 100 Club’s Punk Special, and the whirlwind year since the release of their debut album.

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Taking place tonight (September 21), this is the second of two gigs commemorating 50 years of the iconic venue’s now-legendary two day festival, which has hosted the likes of Sex Pistols, The Clash, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Damned, Buzzcocks and plenty more. Following on from last night’s headliners Sprints, Maruja will headline the e...