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From Thursday 25 April 2019

Seaway – ‘Fresh Produce’

For a band who’ve long been on the fringes of the pop punk scene – popular, but not quite one of the big names – it finally feels like Canadians Seaway are on the verge of breaking through in a much bigger way, fuelled by their effervescent 2017 album

LIVE: PUP / Milk Teeth / Gender Roles @ The Garage, London

The Garage fills up quickly in the presence of a dim blue haze. The crowd is diverse, rich and eager with punk in their bones and PUP in their veins. Gender Roles are up first and the cotton candy pink of Tom Bennett’s hair lends itself to a beautiful juxtaposition

Wednesday 24 April 2019

Shaded & Hey Charlie announce co-headline tour

Worried about a summer gig drought? Well, worry no longer! Surrey pop punkers Shaded, who’ve just completed a huge tour of the UK and Europe with Stand Atlantic, and London grunge-pop trio Hey Charlie have announced a four date co-headline tour, to take place in July. Both bands are on the

Best of Enemies – ‘A Fear That Comes Around’

Best of Enemies have always had a knack for straight up pop-rock in the vein of Decade and Deaf Havana. Ever since their 2014 EP ‘Stay Young, Trust Me’, their sugary melodies and raspy riffs have been lending themselves to sunny afternoons in the park, cider in

Tuesday 23 April 2019

Introducing: Cagework

Cagework are a brand new three-piece from London, made up of Sam Bedford, James Luxton and Russell Marshall. The band have already made their way to many people’s ears, with impressive radio-play of their two singles inspired by anything from lo-fi indie and post-hardcore, to early emo and avant-garde

Simple Creatures @ The Hangar, London

After The Burial – ‘Evergreen’

After The Burial are one of those bands in the tech metal scene that has a very loyal and passionate following. Not only have they been blowing fans away with their musicianship and crushing power since their formation in 2004, but they suffered a tragedy that caused listeners to

Working Men’s Club – ‘Premium Champion’

‘Premium Champion’ is short, sharp, and to the point, so it seems only fair that this review reflects that. In six panic-inducing minutes, loud London bastards Working Men’s Club manage to blend hardcore, thrash and crusty d-beat, whilst still managing to keep their erratic sound coherent and effective. From the

Thursday 18 April 2019

King Prawn Exclusive Track by Track for new album ‘The Fabulous New Sounds Of…’

LIVE: In Flames / Norma Jean / Light The Torch @ The Roundhouse, London

Whenever In Flames announce they’re paying a visit to UK shores, metal fans across the country waste no time lapping up all the tickets. Not only does their legendary status within metal speak for itself, but they also have brand new record ‘I, The Mask’ to showcase to their