The Front Bottoms Champagne Jam @ The O2 Forum Kentish Town
The Front Bottoms hosted their Champagne Jam in London just before Christmas! Kayleigh went to see it and had a great time!
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC REVIEWS
Suffocate Faster – This is the Way Vol 2
Suffocate Faster released their second EP This is the Way Vol II in November, completing their two-part release after more than a decade away from the scene.
Bad Touch – Bittersweet Satisfaction
Bad Touch have released their sick album Bittersweet Satisfaction and it definitely provides satisfaction. I would not say it’s bittersweet though!
Observe The 93rd – Eternalism
Observe The 93rd recently released fab album Eternalism which has sailed right into my top 10 albums of the year!
Hawxx – Earth, Spit, Blood and Bones
Hawxx are a melodic metal band who have just released their debut album Earth, Spit, Blood and Bones. With heavy themes such as oppressive beauty standards, violence against women, mental health and self-empowerment, Earth, Spit, Blood and Bones has just ten tracks, and a lot to say!
Future Static – Liminality
Future Static have released their fantastic debut album Liminality!
FOXCULT – THE INDIGO FAULT
The debut EP from Seattle based post-hardcore rockers FOXCULT is finally here. THE INDIGO FAULT is an experience that proves that they’re just getting started and have a bright future ahead.
Frontières – La Trilogie
The debut LP La Trilogie from Quebec metalcore/hardcore band Frontières is finally here. Made up of their EP trilogy they’ve released throughout 2023, the band have been nothing but consistent and the conclusion is no different. The LP is a perfect example of the potential this band has, and it’s a project you’re not going to want to miss.
Aiko – Fortune’s Child
Aiko's Fortune's Child was released Friday 13th October, a day that is meant to be bad luck. I feel like it was unlucky that it took me nearly two months to find the time to listen.
The Amity Affliction and support @ Y Plas, Cardiff
The Amity Affliction have already been to the UK to perform twice this year, but had to end 2023 with their third visit to the UK and Europe, which also included a Friday night show at Cardiff’s Y Plas.
Best Ex – With a Smile
I’m late to the party, but Best Ex released her debut album With a Smile in October! Following her sophomore EP Good at Feeling Bad, With a Smile set out to capture the excitement and anxiety around falling in love with a stranger, and the coming of age feeling she’s experienced within the last few years. I find that it’s done that extremely well, as the most common thought I had while listening was ‘this sounds like the music in coming-of-age movie’.
North Atlas – The Longest Shadow Attached to the Ankle
Scottish rockers North Atlas recently released their EP The Longest Shadow Attached to the Ankle!
Plain White T’s – self titled
Indie pioneers Plain White T’s have recently returned to our speakers with a beautiful self-titled album. The first in a few years, Plain White T’s is fun and emotional. It holds thirteen tracks of their iconic cheesy lyrics of the 00s, while also having the modern pop punk twist.
AWOLNATION – Candy Pop
Candy Pop is the brand-new EP by AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno. Released on November 10th, Candy Pop is a five-track EP with 3 new, orignal songs and two extra remixes of the title track. The music has a minimalistic groove with creative use of synthetises and effective use of repetition with beats and lyrics. The album is partnered with a trilogy of theatrical music videos.
Awakening Sun – I Am More
Awakening Sun have released a great new EP called I Am More!