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From Wednesday 08 June 2016

Griever – ‘Soul Searcher’

Griever have been doing the rounds for the last couple of years. Determined to make a name for themselves, they’ve thrown themselves into touring and playing shows alongside the likes of Crossfaith and Being As An Ocean. They’ve honed their live sets and have taken this energy into the

O Captain – ‘Within & Without’

When Sheffield’s O Captain first emerged with the ‘Ghetto Hikes’ EP, we were blown away. Seemingly out of nowhere, the band delivered three slabs of shimmering, Smiths-influenced emo-pop. As debuts go, it was far more polished and confident than it had any

Seasons – ‘Seasons’

Bedfordshire quintet Seasons have been turning heads since the release of their debut single ‘Sailed Ships’. Wrought with huge riffs and a head-turning chorus, this band carried on riding their wave of success by following up with their huge self-titled EP. Single ‘Sailed Ships’ is a staggering way to start

Monday 06 June 2016

Dalek – ‘Asphalt For Eden’

While its not uncommon, the worlds of hip-hop and punk may still seem like strange bedfellows. Discounting the turgid, red-cap wearing “rap rock” atom bomb at the turn of the century, they have more in common than you may think; if not in style, then certainly in attitude. It

Friday 27 May 2016

The Greasy Slicks – ‘Fool Me Twice’

Never has a band name been more apt. South of England blues-rockers The Greasy Slicks are drenched in a snarling sleaze, propelled forward by driving riffs and frantic drumming. There’s a cocky rock and roll bravado running through their sound, amplified by the confident rhythm and overt swagger on

Thursday 26 May 2016

Lush – ‘Blind Spot’

It seems like each day we are reminded that the old saying “Never say never” is virtually redundant, especially when it comes to golden era indie bands. Did we actually believe My Bloody Valentine would follow up ‘Loveless’? Not really. Would Slowdive or Ride honestly get back together and

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Falls – ‘One Hundred Percent Strong’

Songs exist that dwarf this entire EP. Clocking in at just 12 minutes, four tracks are all Falls need to convince you of their brilliance. Describing themselves as “Fuck Rock/Gash Pop/Sasscore”, the North Wales band have a modest discography of just one EP and a handful of singles. With that

Monday 23 May 2016

Beaumont – ‘Nothing’

To have a startlingly strong and well-crafted EP when you’re barely out of the starting blocks is an incredible feat, but it’s something that this Birmingham quintet has achieved with ease and finesse. Their debut EP ‘Nothing’ is something to really sing about. Opening with ‘Cheapside’, they dive head-first into

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Making Monsters – ‘Bad Blood’

Since their inception in 2011, Derry-based quartet Making Monsters have constantly kicked up a ruckus. After the release of their debut EP ‘Attention’, they went on to tour with the likes of Silverstein, Skindred and, more recently, Fightstar. Title track ‘Bad Blood’ is simply monolithic. Throat-grabbing riffs and raw, visceral

Cardinal Bay – ‘Answers’

Bridgewater quintet Cardinal Bay have been hell bent on impressing with their live shows over the last year or so. Notching up appearances at Teddy Rocks Festivals, and sharing the stage alongside the likes of Funeral For a Friend, Amaryllis, Chasing Cadence, Lost Atlanta, and Breathe In the Silence