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From 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

Friday 17 March 2017

Elasea – ‘Lesson Learnt’

After a promising start with their debut EP ‘Where I Belong’ in 2015, Reading-based Elasea are back with another batch of hard-hitting alternative tracks. The first record showed promise but its nomadic wandering through various styles lacked a clear identity; ‘Lesson Learnt’ is an appropriate name for

Friday 10 March 2017

Taco Hell – ‘Retainer’

Nottingham emo punks Taco Hell inject a healthy dose of gutsy pop punk nostalgia mixed with self-depreciation on their stunning second EP ‘Retainer.’ Before we go a bit more in depth with this review, this band should be praised on their impeccable pun-based name alone. Sure, it might not

Tuesday 07 March 2017

Provoker – ‘The Long Defeat’

Portsmouth based post-hardcore unit Provoker might be newly minted, but the musicians comprising the quintet are anything but, having cut their teeth in acts like House Fires, Attention Thieves and Munroe Effect. Their debut EP, ‘The Long Defeat’, features five solid tracks showcasing a wealth of influence, energy and

Friday 24 February 2017

Lost Ground – ‘Absent’

Bradford-based trio Lost Ground are certainly not short of ambition or creativity. Their latest EP ‘Absent’ throws the song writing rulebook out the window, opting for a free roaming journey through sequential ideas, rather than packaging them up into the conventional categories of verses and choruses. Rarely does anything

Acres – ‘In Sickness & Health’

With two EPs already behind them, post-hardcore quintet Acres have been refining their sound for the best part of five years. Latest development, ‘In Sickness & Health’, signals a new generation of Acres and, with the help of two new members, this latest EP builds on everything

Funeral Advantage – ‘Please Help Me’

When you find a record you can get completely lost in, you find a special bond forming with the music. It is a euphoric experience unlike any other, and ‘Please Help Me’ by Funeral Advantage possesses that immersive quality that, as a listener, you often yearn for. On top