Review: Coldswell – Void Calls
“‘Void Calls’ is a real treat for shoegaze and grunge fans alike”
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Phoebe Messenger 19th June 2019
Album Reviews
Review: Get Your Head Straight – Contrast EP
“Undeniably bouncy, energetic, and fun… yet GYHS’s formulaic approach to modern pop-punk is arguably overdone”
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Jack Hardiman 19th June 2019
Review: The St. Pierre Snake Invasion – Caprice Enchanté
“Challenging and noisy as hell ‘Caprice Enchanté’ is a brilliant street-fight of sleaze and cynicism”
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Ian Kenworthy 19th June 2019
Review: All Better – How It All Worked Out EP
“All Better make it look so easy with enormous, pop-driven melodies… this is a band ready for prime time”
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Luke Nuttall 18th June 2019
Review: The Dangerous Summer – Mother Nature
“The Dangerous Summer have returned to their best… a fine piece of work”
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Peter Stewart 18th June 2019
Review: Remo Drive – Natural, Everyday Degradation
“When Remo Drive let their creativity shine, it can be rewarding”
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Ian Kenworthy 18th June 2019
Review: Quiet Lions – Absenteeism
“a highly competent debut album… Quiet Lions demonstrate quality songwriting and the sound of a band with a strong identity”
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Edward Layland 13th June 2019
Review: Ogikubo Station – Okinawan Love Songs
“Everything here is sure and solid, while never losing its sense of purpose”
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Ian Kenworthy 12th June 2019
Review: MØL – I / II
“‘I / II’ portrays MØL’s rise as much more than a case of meteoric hype”
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Luke Nuttall 11th June 2019
Review: Heart Of A Coward – The Disconnect
“‘The Disconnect’ is a solid, confident expression of their sound”
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Ian Kenworthy 10th June 2019
Jack Hardiman 6th June 2019
Review: Dinosaur Pile-Up – Celebrity Mansions
“‘Celebrity Mansions’ will undoubtedly polarise their long term listeners and confuse newcomers”
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Ashwin Bhandari 6th June 2019
Review: CHON – CHON
“CHON confidently step back into their comfort zone… rich and rewarding”
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Ian Kenworthy 6th June 2019
Review: Motionless In White – Disguise
“There’s a lot to enjoy on ‘Disguise’, especially if you’re already on board with their goth-tinted brand”
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Ian Kenworthy 6th June 2019
Review: Plague Vendor – By Night
“Plague Vendor can chop and change between nihilistic noise-punk and more luminous alt-rock… it’s what makes ‘By Night’ so appealing”
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Adam England 6th June 2019
Phoebe Messenger 5th June 2019
Review: Cave In – Final Transmission
“Liberally sprinkled with Cave In magic, ‘Final Transmission’ is subtly adventurous”
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Ian Kenworthy 5th June 2019
Review: Frank Iero and the Future Violents – Barriers
“Frank Iero continues to keep us guessing… an adventurous, joyous, gritty and rewarding record”<br>
Peter Stewart 4th June 2019
Review: Death Angel – Humanicide
Death Angel are once again staking their claim as the finest thrash band of the moment
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Edward Layland 4th June 2019
Review: As Cities Burn – Scream Through The Walls
“‘Scream Through The Walls’ is a challenging melting pot of ideas”
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Ian Kenworthy 4th June 2019
Review: Eat Dirt – Death Is Death
“Eat Dirt have more in common with your local punk acts that tear down tiny venues than they do mainstream punk”
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Sam Higson-Blythe 3rd June 2019
Review: Daniel Tompkins – Castles
“‘Castles’ tries to really push the boat out and capture a huge, adventurous sound yet ends up feeling profoundly toothless”
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Luke Nuttall 30th May 2019
Review: Pleiades – All At Your Mercy EP
“Pleiades have created an EP which is frequently thrilling, powerful and interlaced with beauty”
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Ian Kenworthy 30th May 2019
Review: Royal Republic – Club Majesty
“Royal Republic have managed to create something that will appeal to anyone who likes to dance (even just a little!)”
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Evelyn Manktelow 30th May 2019
Review: Yonaka – Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow
“Artfully weaving together pop and rock… ‘Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow’ is bursting with creativity”
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Ian Kenworthy 29th May 2019