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The Xcerts – “I need to exercise the darkest parts of me to be a happy person.”

Tuesday 14 November 2017

And So I Watch You From Afar – “We’re here to let people feel something”

Friday 15 September 2017

Nothing But Thieves – ‘Broken Machine’

When Nothing But Thieves released their self-titled album nobody saw it coming. The rough and raw guitar tone juxtaposing singer Conor Mason’s heavenly vocals fused together the sombre and heartfelt intimacy of Jeff Buckley with the menacing doom you hear in Muse’s ‘Origins Of Symmetry’. Now with their feet

Friday 08 September 2017

Death From Above – ‘Outrage! Is Now’

In an age where modern music fetishises the two-piece band, it’s necessary for any avid music fan to understand what these groups are trying to replicate. The answer is most likely Death From Above.  They grabbed the world by the balls when they released ‘You’re A Woman, I’m A

Monday 24 July 2017

The Orwells: “The moment we get ripped off will be our proudest moment.”

Monday 21 November 2016

Ray Toro: “I just didn’t see myself making a record like this”

Saturday 29 October 2016

Mono – ‘Requiem For Hell’

Mono have remained an elusive yet powerful force in their 17-year lifespan. Eight albums deep, including one double album, gives Mono an extensive back-catalogue to indulge in, which begs us to question what the Japanese post-rock group have brought to the table with their latest release, ‘Requiem For Hell’.

Wednesday 12 October 2016

Dance Gavin Dance – ‘Mothership’

Since Dance Gavin Dance’s early days, the sounds of Jonny Craig hitting unheard of notes in contrast with this meaty barking from Jon Mess became a sound everyone has craved. So throughout the various line-up changes, the introduction of Tilian Pearson as a permanent vocalist was met with

Sunday 11 September 2016

Twin Atlantic – ‘GLA’

“This is a rock and roll show!” I remember hearing Sam McTrusty, Twin Atlantic’s ferocious frontman, screaming into the crowd whilst touring in support of their last album, ‘Great Divide’. I remember unreservedly screaming in response although in retrospect questioning if the melodramatic songs could really be

Tuesday 16 August 2016

Black Foxxes – ‘I’m Not Well’

Black Foxxes’ journey has been something of a spectacle. The release of their debut EP, ‘Pines’ in November of 2014 was closely followed by their signing to Universal’s Search And Destroy label in July of 2015, and now just over a year later Black Foxxes are ready to