wars release two new singles as ‘Chapter One’

Metal fivesome WARS have announced the release of two new singles – ‘Only Monsters’ and ‘A Fog Of Feeling’ – combining them into ‘Chapter One’, a taster of their upcoming album ‘A Hundred Shivers’, set to be released in 2021. ‘Chapter One’ is the first of numerous chapters set to

Sea Girls – ‘Under Exit Lights’

If someone had mentioned the name ‘Sea Girls’ in conversation this time two years ago, your response would likely have been a blank face and a quizzical, ‘”Who?”. Today, though, they’re one of the most anticipated bands on festival bills, their live performances always a clear highlight

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