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Introducing: Damerels

“It started with a song called ‘Rum and Burgers at 8 in the Morning’,” muses Allister Gall, Damerels’ vocalist, when we asked him how they formed. “Tom (Richardson, their guitarist) and I had been drinking wine in some late night dive. It closed so we decided to keep on

Wednesday 10 July 2013

Introducing: Famous Villains

Everyone loves a good rising from the flames story, and Famous Villains are the perfect example. Various members of the Doncaster five-piece had a fairly traumatic experience with their old manager, who promised the world and abandoned them in Heathrow Airport with no tickets to be seen. After reeling

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Introducing: Layers

Birmingham-based Layers have built a name for themselves over the past twelve months. Recognised for their passionate live shows filled with energetic on-stage antics, they’re now preparing to unleash their debut self-titled EP this September. Taking inspiration from the likes of British cult-rockers Reuben and rock behemoths like Faith No

Thursday 13 June 2013

Introducing: Lower Lands

Lincolnshire quartet Lower Lands have been doing some growing up recently. Since the release of their debut EP ‘Growing Pains’ in April 2012, the band have been working tirelessly on their sophomore record. It’s now available for free, for us all to hear on the ever-generous internet.

Wednesday 05 June 2013

Introducing: Trigger Effect

Trigger Effect are celebrating their tenth birthday, yet those residing in the UK will be forgiven for not knowing exactly who these Canadian punk-rockers are. Although the recent ‘What’s Left to Eliminate?’ full-length is their third in six years, it is their first to reach British ears through official

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Introducing: Bloody Mammals

By now I’m sure you’ve heard the new EP by London post-hardcore quartet Bloody Mammals. Following the likes of Blakfish and We Talk Daggers, with subtle hints at seminal stalwarts like Reuben, Fugazi and Hot Snakes, Bloody Mammals are refreshingly reinstating mathy drum-patterns and scattered

Wednesday 15 May 2013

Introducing: Luke Godwin

As London-based singer-songwriter Luke Godwin prepares for the release of his record ‘Brand New Lands’, tensions are beginning to show. “Honestly, I’m terrified”, responds Luke when we ask him about the album’s impending distribution. “It’s taken so long to make and I’ve put a lot into

Tuesday 30 April 2013

Introducing: Moose Blood

If you think that a band’s upbringing influences their sound, then Moose Blood are going to surprise you. Every band member comes from an unmistakably hardcore tradition, and they’re from Canterbury, a quaint hometown in the heart of the garden of England. Safe to say Moose Blood’s

Friday 05 April 2013

Introducing: Heights

From Welwyn Garden City, hardcore quartet Heights are certainly not newbies. Their debut full length ‘Dead Ends’ received significant critical acclaim, successfully propelling them into a combination of festival appearances and high-profile support slots. They carefully injected their own highly crafted balls-to-the-wall hardcore into a scene

Monday 25 March 2013

INTRODUCING: Attention Thieves

“We are a horde of mutants who banded together to take down a mighty evil overlord!” Despite a fairly serious sound, this is how fun-loving Reading rockers Attention Thieves choose to describe themselves. But more than their sense of humour, it’s their music that should make you