ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Visions’ by Able Baker Fox
The Fest – a veritable Disneyland for punk fans, and for any real anoraks of the good stuff, a place where dreams really can come true. Just take the regrouping […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The Peace And The Panic’ by Neck Deep
There have been few rock success stories more satisfying to watch than that of Neck Deep. In under five years they’ve gone from a Story So Far ripoff to a […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Come Over When You’re Sober (Part 1)’ by Lil Peep
Anyone who’s been keeping tabs on hip-hop’s evolution is bound to have picked up on the rise of SoundCloud rappers, the sort of Xanax-guzzling, sex-driven rappers characterised by DIY production […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Time Well’ by Cloakroom
Even with emo thrusting shoegaze into a new realm of modern exposure, a band like Cloakroom still refuse to sit comfortably within even these new confines. After all, shards of […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Dying To Live’ by A Promise To Forget
When talking about an album created from true traumatic events, any criticism can be difficult to give. Not only is it difficult to get the full breadth of the artist’s […]
EP REVIEW: ‘The Shape Of Things To Come’ by First Signs Of Frost
A lesson that a lot of bands trying to be progressive could do with learning is that you don’t necessarily need to call yourself progressive. If anything, it’s a tag […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Fangclub’ by Fangclub
There’s a dangerously thin line between simplicity and having nothing of import to say, something that a handful of bands can’t seem to grasp just yet. It’s a pretty simple […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Deadweight’ by Wage War
The thought of Wage War being positioned as metalcore’s newest juggernaut is an odd one. After all, this is a band who’ve been put onto this pedestal from absolutely nowhere […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Hypopotomonstroses-quipedaliophobia’ by Hypochristmutreefuzz
This may not take the form of a traditional review, as this is an album that leaves more questions than it answers like, what is this? Why is this? Is […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Freedom’ by Crossfaith
Times have been tough for Crossfaith lately. The momentum from Xeno dissipated as quickly as it came, New Age Warriors struggled to even do that, and a relative lack of […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Hikari’ by Oceans Ate Alaska
No one’s favourite band is Oceans Ate Alaska. And no, that’s not because they’re relatively new, or that they’ve not put enough out to give a proper verdict on yet; […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Be Nice’ by Milk Teeth
Of all the bands to have thrived during the resurgence of more interesting, diverse music, Milk Teeth have arguably fared the best. Creeper may have the international crowds clamouring over […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘A Black Mile To The Surface’ by Manchester Orchestra
There’s always been at lot to unpack about Manchester Orchestra, the Georgia indie-rockers beloved by critics but ultimately ignored by the general populace. That’s hardly a shock really, simply for […]
The Soundboard Stereo – July 2017
We’re deep into the summer lull now as far as new music is concerned, and honestly, that downbeat tone seems to have driven much of July. Obviously the tragic passing […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Strangled Light’ by Less Art
The name Less Art has been getting thrown around quite a lot in some circles lately, almost exclusively due to the members. Certain underground hardcore and metal fans are bound […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Valhalla Vintage’ by Death Valley Knights
If there’s one thing that Death Valley Knights can be commended for, it’s their outstanding level of brand synergy, at least outside of the music. With a name that inspires […]
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