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From Tuesday 02 May 2017

Terror – ‘The Walls Will Fall’

A punchy follow up to 2015’s full length ‘The 25th Hour’, ‘The Walls Will Fall’ delivers a fast-paced, breakdown laden series of songs, and the five piece sound just as young and angry as they always have, despite having 15 years as Terror under their belts. Clocking in at just 9 minutes

Wednesday 26 April 2017

Sheer – ‘Psychic Quarry’

On their 2015 debut album ‘Uneasy’, California indie band Sheer crafted a hidden gem. It was a striking record filled with introspective sadness and awkward charm, yet failed to gain them the larger audience they rightfully deserved. It didn’t help matters that they got lost among the ever-growing trend of

Tuesday 25 April 2017

Those Who Knew – ‘New Perspective’

Comparing themselves to a few well-known bands, Those Who Knew may have missed the boat a bit with the Paramore and Biffy Clyro comparisons. They don’t have the thrilling pop punk or the dominant stadium rock of either; instead they find themselves in the vein of Lower Than Atlantis

Friday 21 April 2017

The Nyx – ‘The Nyx’

Bruising guitar riffs are the perfect introduction to four-piece The Nyx. Instantly drawing the listener into their world, ‘Fire Breathing Lady’ balances on a wire between heavy rock and singalong anthems. You decide– head-banging or dramatic singing into a hairbrush? Either or both are suited to this

Thursday 20 April 2017

The Winter Passing – ‘Double Exposure’

With ‘Double Exposure’ The Winter Passing have released a deeply personal and creative EP that is another step forward both musically and lyrically. Across the six songs they tackle issues of anxiety and mental health in a way that is brave and honest, but approachable. ‘Paper

Tuesday 18 April 2017

Eternity Forever – ‘Fantasy’

On the face of it, math rock and R&B seem like incompatible genres, but you never truly know until someone tries to merge them together. Former Dance Gavin Dance and A Lot Like Birds vocalist Kurt Travis, ex-Chon bassist Brandon Ewing and Strawberry Girls drummer Ben Rosett seem like an

Tuesday 11 April 2017

The Baby Seals – ‘The Baby Seals’

A siren and spoken word introduce ‘My Labia’s Lopsided, but I Don’t Mind’. A shocking song title? Not really – this is the sort of thing women talk about. Sultry and seductive but fun and full of attitude, it serves as a reminder that sexy doesn’t mean perfect and

Wednesday 05 April 2017

Valensole – ‘Where We Should Be’

Newly formed punk rockers Valensole are clearly influenced by bands like Nirvana, Green Day and Sum 41, as evidenced by their self-released new EP ‘Where We Should Be’. ‘Staple Waster’ is a great opening track, leading with energy that kicks you in the face right from the beginning.

Friday 31 March 2017

Everyday Sidekicks – ‘Hope’

The mid 2000s were fantastic for post hardcore, characterised by the likes of Funeral for A Friend, Thursday and Underoath to name but a few. The production was rough and ready, the energy was high and the vocals were ever passionate. If you remember those days with

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Deference – ‘False Awakening’

From the outset it’s clear where Southampton-based five-piece Deference take influence from. Opening track ‘Scavengers’ could’ve been lifted straight from an Architects album; starting with a shout of ‘bleugh’, a sound that has become a signature of Architects front-man Sam Carter, the track rifles through low end, punchy riffs