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From Wednesday 21 June 2017

James Leese – ‘(I Have A…) RomComplex’

Now that it’s summer and the days are longer, there’s something so satisfying about listening to beautifully chilled out music whilst sipping a cold drink. If, however, you’re struggling to find that certain artist to complete the summer picture that’s just been painted, look no further than James Leese

Wednesday 07 June 2017

Donnie Willow – ‘Exhibition’

Donnie Willow announced themselves with their debut EP ‘Inhale. Exhale.’ in 2016, seven tracks that dressed alt-rock in interesting time signatures, tempo changes and excitement to produce an intriguing and at times chaotic record, but always with scintillating melody at its core. Follow-up EP ‘Exhibition’ manages to make the same impact in

Tuesday 06 June 2017

Fotocrime – ‘Always Hell’

For more than a decade, Louisville, Kentucky punks Coliseum were one of the most revered and respected bands in all of hardcore. Never resting on their laurels, they constantly evolved their sound, from the unrelenting punk of ‘Coliseum’ to the hard-edged political hardcore of ‘No Salvation’, through the moody

Ten Cents Short – ‘Major Steps, Minor Setbacks’

Massachusetts is a state with a long, successful, history when it comes to pop punk bands. A Loss For Words, Four Year Strong and Transit all hail from the area and now one

Thursday 01 June 2017

Last Hounds – ‘Old Dreams’

The new EP from Last Hounds, ‘Old Dreams’, is a solid four-track second release for the five-piece formed in 2013. The riffs are strong throughout the record, but the lyrics and delivery are a bit trite. Last Hounds are heading in the right direction, but there is too much emphasis

Friday 26 May 2017

James Barrett – ‘Twenty’

A layered but simple introduction gives way to spine-chilling vocals. Soulful and effortless, James Barrett carries ‘Beginning’ with ease, an emotive song that stirs your core. If you’ve ever heard a particularly poignant song at a certain point in your life where you really needed it, you’ll know the

Tuesday 16 May 2017

The Family – ‘Welcome To The Family’

Sheffield rockers The Family welcome us into their world of killer riffs and resonating vocals with debut EP ‘Welcome To The Family’. Formed by former members of hardcore outfit Dead Harts, The Family step away from their past into a brand new, more melodic sound. What’s abundantly clear from the

Wednesday 10 May 2017

Rival Bones – ‘Rival Bones’

To a certain extent you know what you’re going to get from a two-piece rock band, but Rival Bones waste no time at all in showing off their talents. Opening song ‘I Want You Madly’ delivers everything you want by the shed load. Stomping guitars? Check. Huge riffs topped

The Major Minor – ‘Different Light’

Towards the end of the 21st century’s opening decade, a plethora of similar-sounding bands appeared. Not quite individual enough to achieve the same success as those who continue to adorn merchandise ten years later, these bands toured the same circuit of town halls, backrooms in bars and corn exchanges

Wednesday 03 May 2017

Peaness – ‘Are You Sure?’

Those jangly guitars and powdery vocals at the start of ‘Oh George’ inspire imagery of sunny beaches and laid back, surf-inspired vibes. Faultless harmonies lead the song with the characteristically English title, Peaness joyfully not trying to be anyone other than themselves. Not focused on neatly fitting rhymes into