Crapsons are boldly charging into chaos with the confidence of people who definitely didn’t read the instructions. Kicking and screaming their way on to the local music scene, Crapsons have since gained a great following, plying their trade all over the UK. A razor-shape trio from the bright lights of Birkenhead, known for a raucous live show with tongue-in-cheek humour which has led to support slots with the likes of Half Man Half Biscuit, The Undertones, Steve Ignorant, UK Subs, and many others. Crapsons also host their own punk festival which has been nominated for several awards and had their music played on stations such as Radio X, various BBC Stations, Louder Than War, and many alternative online stations.The band (who originally started as a two-piece) consists of Mike Markey on vocals and a fuzzy, distorted bass and Andy Gilbert on drums and backing vocals, before recently welcoming North-Walian punk stalwart Neil Crud as the third and final member in 2026, on guitar and vocals – replacing Pete Williamson who did the same role from 2021 to 2026. Crapsons released their debut EP Deaths and Spelling Mistakes on Link2Wales Records, then were snapped up by DIY label Society of Losers who released numerous singles. Crapsons then made the decision to go alone and released music under their own label, Crap Records.Crapsons have also performed live sessions for radio, and appeared on numerous podcasts.

Radio play on Tudno FM and BBC Wales gained Crapsons a following in North Wales and were able to venture over there for future gigs, as well as performances in Leeds, and Manchester to name a few places outside of Merseyside. The band were spotted at another show, and were booked on a tour of Ireland and returned the following year, gaining a following on the Emerald Isle. Most notably, the band have been very fortunate to support the following bands and artists across various cities and large venues, including:
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HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT (SHEFFIELD LEADMILL, NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY, COVENTRY HMV EMPIRE)
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THE UNDERTONES (LINCOLN ENGINE SHED, CASTLETON DEVIL’S ARSE CAVE, BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY, EDINBURGH LA BELLE ANGELE)
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STEVE IGNORANT (LIVERPOOL CAVERN, NEWCASTLE GROVE, HUDDERSFIELD BREWDOG, BRISTOL FLEECE, MILTON KEYNES CRAUFURD ARMS, LEEDS BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB)
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UK SUBS (WREXHAM ROCKIN’ CHAIR)
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THE REZILLOS (CHESTER LIVE ROOMS)
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CABBAGE (LIVERPOOL JIMMY’S)
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PULLED APART BY HORSES (LIVERPOOL PHASE ONE)
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WONK UNIT (CRAPFEST, WONKFEST, CHESTER LIVE ROOMS, SHEFFIELD YELLOW ARCH, LIVERPOOL OUTPOST)
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RISKEE AND THE RIDICULE (NOTTINGHAM OLD COLD STORE)
Crapsons have also performed at on the Empress Ballroom (Main Stage) at Rebellion Festival 2025, just one year after performing on the Introducing Stage there as well slots at Manchester Punk Festival, North West Calling, and Liverpool Calling.