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From Thursday 29 June 2017

WACO – ‘Deathless’

The latest release from London quartet WACO is five track EP ‘Deathless’, released via Venn Records. At just under 20 minutes long, this isn’t a collection of short tracks – in fact, some of them could definitely benefit from being shorter than their presently indulgent lengths. The first track, ‘Mother Mercy’

Hollowstar – ‘Some Things Matter’

Hollowstar are a band that seem to have been around in the UK hard rock scene for sometime. With countless support slots and gigs nationwide they have become one of the first bands on peoples’ lips when UK southern rock is being discussed. Somehow though, after playing shows and

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Seasonal – ‘Bloom’

Newcomers Seasonal take inspiration from bands such as Deaf Havana and Taking Back Sunday and their debut EP ‘Bloom’ is an enjoyable array of pop rock. The EP starts off with ‘Certainty’. Beginning with echoed guitars playing a simple riff, they set the emotion for the track. The guitars and

Monday 26 June 2017

Sibling – ‘Dream You Away’

After the release of their, quite frankly, stunning EP ‘Miserable Love’, Sibling soon became one of the most talked about and sought after bands within the post-rock scene. Shows alongside the likes of Nervus ensued and now they’re back for round two with their upcoming release ‘Dream You Away’. But

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