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From Thursday 03 May 2012

The Sun And The Sea – Nightfalls

The Sun And The Sea – ironically two things you’re highly unlikely to find in Springfield, Illinois where this intriguing four piece are based – is the majority of the members of successful indie/emo band The Graduate reuniting to tackle a slightly more commercial and ambient sound under a

Saturday 21 April 2012

Foxes – Foxes EP

For a long time screamo music has held inflexions of grace and beauty which draw heavy comparisons to Post-rock. But it wasn’t till acts like Pianos Become The Teeth married the two together so perfectly that it got the attention it deserved. In a somewhat similar vein of creativity,

Saturday 14 April 2012

This Modern Life – Self Titled EP

It’s blatantly obvious from the first few bars of ‘The Only Solution’ that THIS MODERN LIFE aren’t fucking around. The sweeping guitar sections that make bands like THE ENEMY, BIFFY CLYRO and REUBEN so successful are present, and while vocals have a slightly harder edge to them, they’re also

AGHAST! – Live Dangerously

AGHAST! certainly don’t hold back with opening their three track EP. ‘Look Alive’ begins with blistering riffs that are more than capable of catching you off guard. Vocalist James throws in his entire heart and soul, and the result is a fine balance of emotive and aggressive delivery that

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Misery Addict – The Hate Tape

Making an aggressive and unrefined impact is ‘The Hate Tape’ by MISERY ADDICT.  Full of ferociousness, each track, the longest being just over a minute long, brings the expected thrashing drums, fast paced riffs and forceful screams. It never really escapes the predictable, but there’s a few sparks that show

Monday 09 April 2012

Whores – Ruiner

Calling your band Whore is probably a good indication that you’re not really that fussed about upsetting people, which is probably a good thing in this case. This five track debut EP from ex-Norma Jean man Jake Schultz and friends is about as close as you’re going to get

Wednesday 04 April 2012

Lay Siege – Obolus

Another day and another metalcore record is hurled at your ears in the seemingly never-ending shower of beatdowns. In amongst all this are Lay Siege, who, with this new EP, hope to rise above all the background noise and show themselves above the rest of the pack. But is