Released on 26th May 2017, In Hearts Wake’s fourth studio album Ark follows a triumphant tour supporting While She Sleeps and precedes an upcoming headline tour of the UK in October. Aside from the music itself, much can be said about the concept of the album. One thing that stands out, for example, are the […]
Brit alt-rockers Faux released their self-titled EP on June 16. The band have a sturdy fan base behind them and with this EP it isn’t hard to see why! Opening track Speak Up kicks in with smooth vocals. It’s catchy and a strong start to the record. Around is mellow and has a good drum […]
The Strypes are back with ‘Spitting Image‘, and it’s a cracker full of rock riffs, infectious rhythms, catchy vocals; and if anyone can bring back the harmonica (did it even really leave?), it’s these guys. The album opens with ‘Behind Closed Doors‘, and you can immediately tell how the band have progressed over the two […]
Thirty Silver are set to release Welcome Home, a 9 track LP on June 30th! The band formed in the city of Boston of 2014. With their own unique sound of heavy rock n’ roll the duo that consists of Drew Smith on guitar & vocals, and Joe Z playing drums. The duo are a […]
UK punk rockers Yorkshire Rats are a band that don’t like to hold back. Formed in Pontefract in 2004, the band is the brainchild of former Billy No Mates & Abrasive Wheels‘ musician Don Mercy. Already the band has quickly built up an army of dedicated fans attracted to their fine blend of So Cal punk and […]
On 13th June 2017, the best-dressed boys in music, The Strypes, headed to Camden’s Dingwalls for what turned out to be probably one of the best gigs that venue has seen. Before The Strypes, the crowd were warmed up first by Sasha Adamczewski who killed it with his raspy vocals and blues-y, rock n’ roll grooves atop […]
Eden Royals are an indie pop-rock duo from Essex, who, with the help of multiple local musicians, have released their Time Won’t Wait EP. The EP is only three tracks long and is similar in sound to the likes of The 1975 and the most recent Paramore record. Opening and title track Time Won’t Wait […]
A sold out crowd tonight, which was to be expected from Simple Plan‘s only UK headline show commemorating a 15 year milestone of the debut album No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls. First up are local Londoners The Bottom Line who have become quite the addition to the Pop/Punk tours running through UK/EU, while honing […]
Following their success with EP ‘Host‘ last year, Wren are releasing new album, ‘Auburn Rule.’ With praise from the likes of Daniel P. Carter, many eagerly awaited the few release from the noise rock/ post-metal four-piece from London. Speaking about the new album the band said “The album is based around the same premise as the […]
Jule Vera are the pop sensations in the making that you need to listen to! Debut album Waiting For The Sun is set for release on June 16 and believe me, even if you aren’t a pop fan (believe me, I am not!), you’ll most likely enjoy this! The quintet are also heading out on […]
The Phoenix is CKY’s first album since 2009’s Carver City and has been very long-awaited. The eight track record opens with latest single Replaceable, which has an interesting opening instrumental that is attention grabbing. The vocals on Days Of Self Destruction seem to blend in with the instrumentation, however it is catchy and would sound great […]
US pop-punk/rock superstars All Time Low recently released latest album Last Young Renegade, their first on Fueled By Ramen. The record opens with the title track Last Young Renegade, a mellow guitar introduces smooth vocals and straight away shows a more mature feel to a band who have been one of the world’s favourite pop […]
Well what can I say, Chronos by Figures is musically a ground-shaking earth-shattering melodic EP with straight up hard hitting riffs, combining a thunderous rhythm section with pulsing melodic grooves to all in all a pretty darn good record. The only thing letting it down slightly are some of the vocals, where in places either don’t come […]
Kent metallers, Raised By Raptors, are a piece of heavy perfection right on the doorstep for me. The band have been playing within the area incessantly since their formation in 2015 and even extending to playing shows around the country with some of the big names in modern hardcore music. The bands sound truly combines […]
Next week, California-based group CHON will be releasing their highly anticipated album Homey. The album begins with Sleepy Tea, which has a kind of chill/psychedelic feel to it at the beginning. However, what’s worth noting is that the drums in the background are very fast-paced and upbeat, which contradicts the other instrumentals slightly. But that’s […]
