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From 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

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

Wednesday 29 July 2015

Hear the new EP from Wolves&Wolves&Wolves&Wolves

If someone mentions “The Gainesville Sound” when talking about a punk band, you know almost instantly what to expect. Gravelly vocals, sharp yet melodic guitars, and a working class ethic that was championed by many bands from Florida. The sound itself transcended the sunshine state, and even in

Thursday 23 July 2015

Delve into the DIY scene with the ‘Foreshock’ compilation

“It wasn’t until the beginning of this year that I thought i’d really go for it,” says Havana Tapes founder Leo Gibbons-Plowright about his fledgling label. “I’d been toying the with the idea of starting a label for a while, having flitted around the UK DIY scene for some

Tuesday 21 July 2015

First play of the new Cold Reading track

Drawing influence from emotive melody driven stalwarts, both old and new, Swiss emo four-piece Cold Reading formed in 2014 following the demise of previous outfits. The band have been tapping into the honest energy of the likes of Brand New and Into It. Over It. since, and have no

Monday 13 July 2015

First play of the new record by DIY screamo outfit Solanas

‘The Distance Within Our Bodies’, the new album by Newcastle screamo trio Solanas, is a result of the band’s unrelenting DIY ethic. Created and produced in their home-studio, a very select few hands have had input in the final release. Instead it showcases Solanas’ dedication and drive, and

Tuesday 07 July 2015

Lose yourself in the debut album by Forrest

“It feels like we’ve been sat on this forever,” says Ryan Heatman of South Wales based four-piece Forrest, expressing his relief to see debut album ‘Soluna’ on the verge of release. “Honestly, we’re so excited for everyone to hear the record and we’re feeling pretty proud of how

Tuesday 23 June 2015

Check out the new Worn Spirit EP

Today’s stream comes from Worn Spirit, a Michigan based band featuring members of Cave Needles, Homelife, Fisherking, and Cavalcade. We have a stream of their self titled EP which is out today on cassette via Business Casual, Ian Graham’s (Cheap Girls) label. He had this to say about

Thursday 18 June 2015

Stream the new split from ILL and His & Hers

If you enjoy music that is bold, brash, and noisy, then we have a real treat in store for you today in the shape of an exclusive first play of the new split release from ILL, and His & Hers. Both bands hail from the seaside city of

Thursday 11 June 2015

Stream the debut EP by Mass Lines

The D.I.Y punk scene in Kent has been full to the brim with exciting bands over the last 15 years, and now it’s time to add Mass Lines the list. Spawned from members of current and past bands such as Cosmic Thoughts, Man Hands, Kid Pang, and Great