ALBUM REVIEW: ‘AMMA’ by Puta Volcano
Puta Volcano’s rise from the ashes of an indie-rock former life feels totally inexplicable even after just a quick listen, but that really only adds to the allure that surrounds […]
The Catch-Up – 2019 (Part 2)
We close out 2019 by having a look at some the albums we’ve missed over the last few months, including Lingua Ignota, Have Mercy, Carnifex, Hobo Johnson, The Night Café and many more
EP REVIEW: ‘The Thing With Feathers’ by Exploring Birdsong
It’s rare to see a new band so defiantly earmarked for their originality as Exploring Birdsong. As much as the term ‘uncatogorisable’ is thrown around, it’s more out of hyperbole […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Sundowning’ by Sleep Token
Sleep Token have been causing a stir with their deeply emotional sound and theatrical appearance. Sundowning brings together the twelve tracks Sleep Token have released over the period from June […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2’ by Foals
There’s always going to be doubt when any act announces the intention to release multiple albums in one year, but given how surprisingly divisive the first part of Foals’ Everything […]
Track Pack – 7th-13th October 2019
THIS WEEK: Dream Nails drop their incendiary new single, Simple Plan, State Champs and We The Kings join forces, and there’s new music from Green Day, Milk Teeth and more
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘I Am’ by Toothgrinder
There seems to be a running theme with Toothgrinder where you forget how much of a welcome presence they are within hard rock and metal until they come back around. […]
Track Pack – 16th-22nd September 2019
THIS WEEK: Can’t Swim announce the launch of their new EP with a brand new single, alongside new music from Black Peaks, Stand Atlantic, Loathe and more
Track Pack – 29th July-4th August 2019
THIS WEEK: HAIM return for the summer with a brand new single, and there’s new music from Refused, Foals, Yungblud and more
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Retaliation’ by Hyvmine
Retaliation is the new full-length album from Hyvmine. This progressive metal band, hailing from LA, bring a unique sound to the scene; few bands attempt to combine hard rock with […]
The Catch-Up – 2019 (Part 1)
As we reach the midpoint of the year, we give our thoughts on some of 2019’s releases that we missed covering over the last six months, featuring Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, The Chemical Brothers, The Specials, Martha, Amon Amarth and plenty more
Track Pack – 17th-23rd June 2019
THIS WEEK: With a new label and sound, Sleeping With Sirens begin the lead-up to their next album, alongside new tracks from blink-182, Chelsea Wolfe, Sum 41 and more
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Ancient Geometry’ by Vexes
Hailing from the US, Vexes are clearly not afraid to experiment with genre fusion, rhythm and song structure. Their new album, Ancient Geometry, combines groove elements into progressive rock and […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Final Transmission’ by Cave In
To an extent, it feels like Cave In needed to release an album like this. On the most surface level, it’s been eight years since White Silence dropped, and given […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘CHON’ by CHON
In the seemingly perpetual war of attrition going on between Polyphia and CHON to see who can reach the highest heights through impossibly technical yet smooth and groove-driven math-rock, it […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Balance, Not Symmetry’ by Biffy Clyro
There are few acts that have as much relevance to both the mainstream world and the alternative world as Biffy Clyro. Sure, rock bands do get bigger, but in terms […]
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