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From Friday 15 November 2019

Live: Creeper @ 229, London

Some bands create fan bases that become movements. The originals of this mantra were My Chemical Romance and, more recently, twenty one pilots. Bands who transcend the line between fan and lifestyle. After a year away, Creeper announced this show under the guise of the ‘Fugitives of Heaven’ –

Thursday 14 November 2019

Earth Moves – ‘Human Intricacy’

It’s nearly December, which means that journalists (and music nerds in general) have started compiling their ‘Album Of The Year’ lists, hoping that nothing will sneak in at the last minute and upset all their careful planning. Unfortunately for them, Earth Moves exist. In what has already been a

LIVE: Issues / Lotus Eater / GroundCulture @ Underworld, Camden

For many bands, losing a vocalist can be crippling. Losing what is often a key part of their identity leaves a stern test for the rest of the band. Issues, however, aren’t like other bands. With the departure of screamer Michael Bohn in favour of pastures new, the band

ISSUES @ Underworld, London

Wednesday 13 November 2019

The Ghost Inside Announce One Off UK Show

Seminal giants of metalcore The Ghost Inside have announced a one off performance in the UK next year. Scheduled for the 4th July 2020 at 02 Brixton Academy, you can be sure it’ll be on hell of a show. Their only – that’s right, ONLY – UK show next year,

LIVE: Charly Bliss @ Deaf Institute, Manchester

Upon the release of their sophomore record ‘Young Enough’, Charly Bliss lead singer Eva Hendricks was asked about the sudden departure from their indie rock sound. Hendricks explained that they didn’t want to stick to a specific genre and were happy to follow their creativity with each

LIVE: blink-182 @ Pryzm, Kingston Upon Thames

Being heralded as the ‘Godfather’ of a genre can have its detriments. In the late nineties and early twenties, blink-182 were in the running for being the biggest band in the world. When ‘Enema of the State’ and ‘Take Off Your Pants & Jacket’ were released, they were in

blink-182 @ Pryzm, Kingston Upon Thames

Sun Arcana – ‘Just Another Dream Away’

Since introducing themselves in March 2018 with the release of debut EP ‘As I Take A Breath…’, Essex four piece Sun Arcana definitely couldn’t be accused of taking it easy. Having played shows across the UK and Europe with the likes of Emarosa, Normandie, Plain White Ts, and The

Tuesday 12 November 2019

False Advertising – ‘Brainfreeze’

It’s not often bands form via open-mic nights, but that’s exactly how False Advertising got started. Both Jen Hingley and Chris Warr were heavily involved in the circuit in Manchester, often duetting together. With bassist Josh Sellers involved, the early version of False Advertising fell through after trying to