THICK – ‘5 Years Behind’

It’s a cliché, but some places produce a distinctive sound that becomes so recognisable, it’s hard not to automatically associate them. Take the ‘Madchester’ scene of the early 90s, and bands like Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. While that scene might’ve been short-lived, some cities seem to be a

City and Colour @ London Palladium

LIVE: City And Colour @ The Palladium, London

It’s not often that we’re treated to a gig in London’s famous ‘Theatreland’ but, after Madonna’s recent residency, City And Colour are playing their second night on the bounce here at the Palladium in Soho. It still feels like we’re here to watch a play, though, with red coated

SMRTDEATH signs to Epitaph Records and releases new track ‘Back With Me’

Making a name for himself through his genre-bending emo/rap, SMRTDEATH (aka Mike Skwark) has signed to Epitaph Records ahead of the release of new track ‘Back With Me’, a hook laden and 808-fuelled emo-rap anthem about missing a relationship despite its toxicity.  About signing to Epitaph, SMRTDEATH has to

INTERVIEW: Twin Atlantic

LIVE: Nathan Gray @ The Courtyard Theatre, London

The Grade II listed Courtyard Theatre is an unassuming redbrick venue, a stone’s throw from the bustling nightlife of Shoreditch. Tucked downstairs, small groups of fans are milling around in the cosy bar area, waiting for the doors to the studio space to open. Once they do, everyone makes

Silverstein – ‘A Beautiful Place To Drown’

It’s taken music publications twenty years to start acknowledging Silverstein for their influence in the post-hardcore scene, and yet, no amount of recognition could truly encompass their pioneering spirit. We’re talking about a band who paved the way back in 2005 with ‘Discovering The Waterfront’ – an album so

Dropkick Murphys @ Alexandra Palace, London

All Time Low, Venus @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

All Time Low played a last minute, very intimate surprise show in the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds to celebrate the announcement of their new album “Wake Up, Sunshine”.

LIVE: All Time Low / Venus @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

If you were to say that you were off to see All Time Low, the last place you’d expect to find yourself these days is outside a small, pub-like building on the outskirts of Leeds. And yet, here we are. True to Northern form, there’s been snow for much