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From Tuesday 19 May 2015

Ceremony – ‘The L-Shaped Man’

So often when a bands sound has progressed to a point where there is very little in common with the sound they started with, it usually divides opinion and finds fans at completely opposite poles. This then leads to the usual comments of “I wish they sounded like

The Story So Far – ‘The Story So Far’

The Story So Far’s début album ‘Under Soil And Dirt’ came at a time when bands such as The Wonder Years and Fireworks were shifting the focus of pop-punk away from the stereotypical three-chord sugary sweet sound and towards something more thoughtful and creative. It was a release

Silverstein – ‘I Am Alive In Everything I Touch’

Fifteen years after their inception, Silverstein are still going strong and their latest release, ‘I Am Alive In Everything I Touch’ proves just why they’re one of the biggest names in the post-hardcore scene. Split into four ‘chapters’, this concept album is the first to be release

Monday 18 May 2015

Zebrahead – ‘The Early Years Revisited’

From their place on teen comedy film soundtracks to their gigs and festival appearances, Zebrahead have always been the quintessential party band, concerned with little more than getting as many people to have as much fun as possible. Their rap/rock stylings may not be the most popular genre

Saturday 16 May 2015

Calls Landing – ‘Heirlooms’

Calls Landing have been tip-toeing around the suburbs of West Yorkshire for the past four years. In that time they have released 2 EP’s and 2 splits; a collection of angsty pop-punk ditties taking influence from 2010’s rebirth of American pop-punk, evoking The Wonder Years, Fireworks, Transit and

Thursday 14 May 2015

Hop Along – ‘Painted Shut’

At least superficially, ‘Painted Shut’ could be a simple affair. Hop Along’s set-up is far from revolutionary, presenting a four-piece with a penchant for folk inspired storytelling. Yet the Philadelphian quartet, led by the immediately enchanting Frances Quinlan are far from ordinary. Potentially due to Quinlan’s dedicated history

Wednesday 13 May 2015

Brawlers – ‘Romantic Errors of Our Youth’

For anyone that has seen Brawlers live, you’ll know that from the moment they step on stage you become completely engrossed in their perfect mix of energy, quirkiness and passion. ‘Romantic Errors of Our Youth’, the debut album from the Leeds based four piece, is no different. Laced

Monday 11 May 2015

We Are The Ocean – ‘Ark’

In the seven years that We Are The Ocean have been a band, they’ve gone through their fair share of turbulence with their music, losing the vocalist that made them distinguishable and taking their sound down a completely different route to the band they started out as. 2012’s

Sunday 10 May 2015

Coliseum – ‘Anxiety’s Kiss’

One of the best things to see in music is the way that a band can progress, and constantly manage to stay relevant with every release. 12 years deep into their career, Louisville punk band Coliseum have been able to do just that. Each time the band has

Saturday 09 May 2015

Rocky Votolato – ‘Hospital Handshakes’

Being a singer-songwriter in this day and age can be difficult. Almost anyone can pick up an acoustic guitar and write a simple song, although it’s hard not to fall into a trap of being too twee with it or running the risk making music that is only