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From Tuesday 07 February 2017

Screw Houston – ‘Like Fighting Snakes’

Dutch melodic hardcore crew Screw Houston possess that party vibe that is instantly infectious and sets the tone well for an EP that makes up in enthusiasm where it lacks in substance and style. ‘All Rise’ nods to acknowledging one’s actions to reactions and has the punk vocal element seen

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Less Than Jake – ‘Sound The Alarm’

Less Than Jake celebrate 25 years together with ‘Sound The Alarm’, a seven-song EP that provides a whistle-stop tour of their sound, without adding much to their extensive back-catalogue. ‘Call To Arms’ opens with a dirty bass riff, in a similar vein to their classic

Monday 23 January 2017

Who Loves You – ‘Green & Tangerine’

Noisy emo/rock duo Who Loves You are tackling difficult things with their debut EP ‘Green & Tangerine’ but, as disheartening as it is to hear them lamenting missed opportunities and navigating despondency, it’s not all bleak. Who Loves You gather strength over the eight tracks and anxious melancholy gives way to optimism.

Sunday 22 January 2017

Ruetz – ‘Melanoma’

There’s a scene at the beginning of the (not exactly wonderful) movie ‘Prometheus’ that shows one of the Engineers sacrificing itself, breaking itself down at a molecular level in order to seed new life on a young planet. If you’ll allow this terrible excuse for an Alien prequel to

Sunday 15 January 2017

Beyond Recall – ‘Selfish Scars’

There are many reasons why musicians create music. Some are motivated by creating something unique and original, some have a political or social agenda they want to express, others may simply enjoy displaying their talents, and some just want to have a damn good time. Beyond Recall definitely fall

Friday 23 December 2016

From Rust – ‘Lost Sense of Life’

Metalcore is saturated and ridiculed. It comes with a tough crowd to please, and the odds are stacked against those who dream of making an impact. Despite this, Britain is still pretty good at plucking out a jewel and giving them a polish, so the hopefuls continue to queue

Thursday 15 December 2016

Penelope Tree – ‘The Scenes You Create’

‘The Scenes You Create’ is the first EP from Penelope Tree since they formed in late 2015 and what a release it is. Plenty of bands find themselves held back by debuts that suffer from the poor execution of good ideas but not these guys as they firmly mark themselves

Friday 09 December 2016

Makari – ‘Elegies’

As far as influences go, choosing Circa Survive is a solid move and Florida’s Makari manage a convincing replication of the genre-giants’ ambient, atmospheric alt-rock on their debut EP. ‘Elegies’ provides a strong introduction to the band, but they still have a way to go before they’ll

Sunday 04 December 2016

FALLS – ‘Cream’

By the end of 2016 Falls will have released two EPs, completed multiple tours and spread the righteous word of their funky rhythms right cross the UK. But the question is, could their second EP of the year stack up to the whimsical rowdiness of ‘One Hundred Percent Strong’? Out

Tuesday 29 November 2016

Diamond Days – ‘The Death Of Us’

Sometimes all you want is an EP. An explosion of energy that’s short enough to listen to once or twice on the commute to work, a great EP can brighten up the dullest moments and transform the banal and ordinary in to an inspiring or interesting experience. Diamond Days,