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From Thursday 07 April 2016

Create To Inspire – ‘Home Is Where My Heart Dies’

Sounding like the bastard love child of Beartooth, Palm Reader and letlive., Create To Inspire achieve a feat that many bands of their type struggle so much with – the balance of melody and aggression. On this four-track EP, titled ‘Home Is Where My Heart

Monday 04 April 2016

Useless Eaters – ‘Temporary Mutilation’

We could spend days arguing the toss as to what defines a punk band. Some say it’s a sound, others say its an attitude, yet in reality it is both. The accompanying press release for ‘Temporary Mutilation’ states that Useless Eaters are less concerned with punk as a sound,

Once Upon A Dead Man – ‘Concepts and Phenomena’

Here’s a question for you: how does Charlie Simpson split his time between four different musical projects? Not content with being the frontman of Fightstar and a solo artist, as well as being back in the ever popular boyband Busted, this man has now gone on to form a

Wednesday 30 March 2016

As the Sun Sleeps – ‘Never Stars’

‘Never Stars’ is a passable but uninspiring three-song EP that sounds desperately like it wants to trade the UK for the glorious sunshine of Florida. It’s inoffensive but unlikely to be anything more than background party music. ‘Digging Deep’ opens proceedings and, frankly, there’s not much to separate it from

The Colour Line – ‘The Long Awaited Seal Of Disapproval’

On first listen it’s easy to dismiss The Long Awaited Seal Of Disapproval. If you gloss over it, give it a casual listen, it can sound rather samey. Nothing of significance might jump out at you. But on the second, third, fourth listen, if you really pay attention, you

Friday 25 March 2016

Rory Indiana – ‘Ruling Class Crooks’

Brighton quartet Rory Indiana have given the music scene a lot to shout about. Having supported the likes of EMP!RE and Rival States, as well as working their way around the festival circuit, putting in appearances at 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent, this lot have steadily been building up excitement

Wednesday 23 March 2016

Blood Youth – ‘Closure’

Blood Youth are taking no prisoners with their follow up EP to last year’s ‘Inside My Head’. ‘Closure’ is the end product of a frantic 10 months which has seen the band rise from nowhere, produce two EPs, take Download Festival by storm, as well as winning over hordes

Tuesday 22 March 2016

Grumble Bee – ‘Disconnect’

You’d be forgiven for thinking that ‘Disconnect’ is the result of several talented musicians collaborating together, but you’d be wrong. While Leeds-based multi-instrumentalist Jack Bennett has the talent, skill and disciplines of numerous people, Grumble Bee is but one man. Across this five-track debut EP, Bennett traverses the whole

Friday 18 March 2016

Black Coast – ‘Crows of The North’

No longer to be held back by their one song discography, Black Coast are all set to go about conquering the UK metalcore scene with the release of a five song EP. Launching themselves with lead single ‘Mercenary’ is quite a statement of intent. Unforgiving drum hits and rasping vocals,

Wednesday 16 March 2016

The Young Hearts – ‘Everything We Left Behind’

Do you remember when Deaf Havana were a post-hardcore band, before the release of ‘Fools and Worthless Liars’ which, although catchy and enjoyable, lacked the edge and personality of their first full-length? If, like me, you wished they’d settled somewhere in between, then you’ll want to check