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From Monday 24 August 2015

Watch Earl Grey pass the time in their new video

“When it comes to the alternative scene in Germany, there’s pretty much just Hardcore,” says Earl Grey bassist Lukas Andrzejewski. It’s an observation that has led the five-piece to creating their own take on pop-punk; rough around the edges and with a serious attitude. Their vibrant combination of pop-punk and

Get knocked out by the new Blacklisters live video

Leeds based noisemakers Blacklisters know how to make a racket. In 2012 their self-titled (of sorts) record demonstrated their clear understanding of intricacy, packing a cleverly messy punch. “Noise rock has not sounded this refined and powerful in years,” we gushed on these very pages. Now set to

Friday 21 August 2015

Time catches up with H_ngm_n in ‘Back At The Start’ video

Comprising James Martin and Chris Childs, Brighton duo H_ngm_n describe their sound as emo-tinged punk. “We write lyrics about sad stuff and put them over upbeat heavy pop music,” Childs rather succinctly explains. Their decision to make music as a duo is one of ease. Having spent time as a

Join the revolution in the new Halo Tora video

Debut album ‘OmniOne’ has been a long time coming for Scottish progressive rockers Halo Tora. Despite having only previously released two singles, the record is a result of extensive touring and songwriting, designed to capture the expansive atmosphere that successfully dominates their new track, ‘Permanent Revolution’. Drawing influence from Oceansize, Dredg

Tuesday 18 August 2015

It’s all about the big sounds on the new Witterquick track

“We’re not modelling ourselves on anyone, we don’t want to be like anyone else, if you aren’t doing your own thing, what’s the point?” So says Witterquick bassist and backing vocalist Ollie Chanter. The result of this individuality blends the massive choruses of Lonely The Brave with emo tinged minimalism

Enjoy the fleeting summer moments in the new Nudes video

Summer is a fickle concept. As the rain pours outside office windows, it’s easy to forget the sun soaked frivolity of days gone by and hopefully those to come. Yet rain is far from the minds of London punk trio Nudes. Featuring members of Playlounge and Saturday’s Kids, their

Friday 07 August 2015

First play of the new Tendrils EP

While their are many sub-genres within the world of hardcore, and numerous ways of hyphenating the term to describe a desired sound, the best way to summarise some bands is to simply call them aggressive. This is the perfect adjective to describe Devon three-piece Tendrils, and today we

Thursday 06 August 2015

Hear the debut EP from Wood and Nails

With so much punk history rooted in our fair isle, it’s a great feeling that some British bands are able to keep the spirit alive. While they may not be decked out in safety pins, bondage slacks, and soaped up mohawks, Birmingham newcomers Wood and Nails certainly capture

Friday 31 July 2015

First play of the split EP by Brightr and Veto

Having recently completed a tour alongside Hindsights and Prawn, Brighton based singer-songwriter Brightr has teamed up with Scottish five-piece Veto for the release of a seven track split EP. Preceding a co-headline tour, the EP sees each act reveal exclusive material, as well as a cover each of the other

Watch the oddly captivating video for ‘Beautiful’ by Pulo Revé

Taken from their debut ‘The ép’, Pulo Revé have released a minimalist yet mesmerising video for the emotionally charged ‘Beautiful’. The POV video depicts a single character, as she moves through feelings and states. “It’s shot through the eyes of a lover, watching the spontaneity of the person they love