
Under The Radar: May 2019
This month’s UTR roundup includes new releases from Like Satellites, Toreador, Kurokuma, Creature and The Shrine.
This month’s UTR roundup includes new releases from Like Satellites, Toreador, Kurokuma, Creature and The Shrine.
“Pleiades have created an EP which is frequently thrilling, powerful and interlaced with beauty”
“Royal Republic have managed to create something that will appeal to anyone who likes to dance (even just a little!)”
“Artfully weaving together pop and rock… ‘Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow’ is bursting with creativity”
“The Scottish quartet craft an enticing mix of brittle slow burners and retrospective rushes of urgency.”
“With some of the genre’s big-hitters stepping up to the microphone, ‘The Deathbed Sessions’ makes for a brutal metal mixtape”
“A short but sweet taste of what is to come for this Glaswegian powerhouse”
“Intricate, yet often volatile, ‘Moonflower’ is a more than worthy EP from landless.
“Fire and fury still continue to serve Bad Religion well”
Inklings AKA Kier Kemp sounds like he is creating something organic and self-driven nonetheless”
“Harbinger bring such disparate influences together with ease… ’Compelled To Suffer’ constantly excels in is technical proficiency”
“If you’re into garage rock and punk, you’ll probably dig this EP”
“Brightlight City have delivered a strong, confident record… undeniably fun”
‘Smash ‘Em Up’ does a good job of capturing different snapshots of Stray From The Path in a live setting”
Pagan left hungry for whatever they do next in Manchester.
“a confident statement and an affecting piece of work… Black Surf are really onto something with ‘Make Friends'”
“’Corruption Of The Human Heart’ is a consistently interesting and thought-provoking listen”
“By embracing a real array of influences, Danny Worsnop has been allowed to show his versatility, both as a vocalist and a songwriter.”
“Alluring and impactful… the latest chapter in the story of Aaron West is a bountiful story.”
“‘Problems’ isn’t going to be as revered as their past work but The Get Up Kids have provided an enjoyable return”
“There’s a welcome diversity here, and it makes ’Swimming Lessons’ feel far more fleshed-out overall”
“Charly Bliss confidently integrate new elements, retain their clever lyricism and push their songwriting”
“If you like your pop-punk with a dose of snotty attitude ‘Born A Cynic’ is the record for you.”
“‘Eternal Forward Motion’ is the sound of a united band, living through dark times and expressing their frustration in an uncompromising manner.”