In this Review Round-Up, there’s the usual greatness from I Am The Avalanche; limited but fun fare from Arkells; and the inexplicable return—and redemption—of Nekrogoblikon.
Category: EPs
After a contentious previous album, Wage War somehow look to get back on track with another helping of featureless metalcore gruel.
Tautness and tension define Flatwounds’ new EP, making for a gripping, forceful alt-rock sound.
Autumn Fires’ new EP is a familiar yet polished and promising addition to the modern pop-punk canon.
In this Review Round-Up, a wide range of releases trends towards the positive from ATLAS, Bruise Control and Death Of Youth, although Gogol Bordello’s newest sorely falls short.
Mothica’s alt-metal swerve might prove mixed, but as always, her honesty and vulnerability is the core of her appeal.
Trash Boat’s newest EP is marked by a quick, raw burst of some of British alt-rock and punk’s best.
In this Review Round-Up, there’s a bumper crop of releases including a new one from HANABIE., the return of Shields, a serious step up from Sick Joy, and Survivalist who…are also here.
In the first Review Round-Up of 2026, The Cribs get off to a bad start, but at least Beyond The Black and especially I Promised The World are setting a higher bar.
The highs and lows of pop across 2025 have been numerous and unmissable, so we’ve gone back through to chronicle the biggest releases of the year.