The ascent to indie godhood yields its missteps, but ultimately, Fontaines D.C.’s newest album manages to impress all the same.
Category: Reviews
On their new album, Stand Atlantic break out of eras’ worth of chaos, finding emotional contentment back in pop-rock. Shame they couldn’t do a bit more with it.
In this Review Round-Up, Eivør’s newest leaves a lot to be desired, while, fortunately, things go much better for fish narc and FELDSPAR.
Even by the ephemeral standards of regional indie music, The Lilacs’ debut is unabashed musical emptiness.
Amon Amarth’s UK and European tour begins in Manchester, where melodeath’s premier Vikings couldn’t be firing on all cylinders more.
Although Dylan John Thomas makes a vested effort to expand into the wider folk world, the shortcomings of his sophomore album become all the clearer for it.
Now affixing their gothic balladry with glossy, classic pop, the appeal of Twin Temple is no deeper, but it’s still present enough.
A gripping examination of faith in Irish society seals Basht. as one of the top post-punk breakouts of 2026.
With his blend of hip-hop and modern rock at its most refined level yet, and a slew of unpredictable guests and turns at his side, Kid Bookie’s creative drive blossoms more than ever on his new album.
Though not quite as full-throttle as the best of their sound, John Coffey’s return still puts in some good work for raucous, purposeful hardcore.