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ALTERNATIVE MUSIC REVIEWS

Cassels – You, Us and They

Overall the 4 track EP was very enjoyable. The singers voice goes very well with the sound this duo has created. It was very interesting to not have any idea what would come next. I truly look forward to what else these brothers will release in the future, would definitely recommend giving them a listen.

Climbing Trees – Borders

After releasing their successful debut album "Hebron" in 2013 the band went onto play the Horizons project before embarking on a 20 date summer festival tour. Since then the bands popularity has skyrocketed and they have recently released their eagerly awaited follow up "Borders".

FEAR ME DECEMBER – BETWEEN VIOLENCE AND SILENCE

Overall, I'd say the album is satisfying. The tracks are certainly worth listening to, so I'd reccommend to give this a listen when it gets released.

The Acid Ballet – Missing Children ’63

Do you ever feel like your life is set in a horror movie? Listening to Missing Children 63’ we take a look at the incredibly sinister time of disappearing children and serial killers stalking the streets.

Skarlett Riot – Sentience

Following on from 2013's ‘Tear Me Down’ Skarlett Riot are back with more female fuelled, high-octane rock.

Puppy – Vol. II Review

Puppy are a 3-piece alt-metal band from north London, consisting of: Jock Norton as the vocalist and guitarist, Billy Howard on drums, and Will Michael on bass. Since forming in 2014, they’ve generated an impressive buzz – especially for an unsigned band. Their mini-album ‘Vol. II’ is out August 12th, and it’s pretty good.

Storm the Sky – Sin Will Find You

What do you get when you mix massive poppy melodies, great guitar work, insane vocals and a group of guys from the land of 5 Seconds of Summer (Australia FYI)? The answer is Melbourne’s death-pop sextet Storm the Sky and their incredible new album Sin Will Find You.

Icantdie – Transition/Merger EP

Icantdie are an exciting new alternative heavy metal band from Bridgend. So far they have received alot of airplay on radio and have recently released a music video for their debut single "Merger". The band are set to open Throwfest on August 21st and have just recently released their debut EP Transition/Merger which was recorded, mixed and mastered by former Funeral for a Friend guitarist Gav Burrough.

Calling Apollo – The Great Depression: Act 1

Cardiff-based rock group Calling Apollo have created another dynamic album, followed up from their 2015 EP 'Hunter Gatherer'. The EP includes 6 polished and unique tracks which are throbbing with melodies and vocals. The sound of the album is rich in breathtaking lyrics and emotion, this has to be one of the best upcoming albums of 2016.

Nothing Above, Nothing Below – Death Spells | Album Review

It's a brave move for this outfit to release something that is guaranteed to divide opinions to the most extreme, although it leaves us in a bit of a pickle, as we really can't make up our minds on what our final verdict is either. Could this be the sound of the technological uprising that looms over us all? Could it just be a deeply experimental record from some very open minded musical fellows?

Faux – Inhale EP

Kicking the EP off is the electrifying “Inhale” before kicking into the ever so catchy “Nerves”. Then there is the more brit-pop feelings of “Call” before it dives into the more emo dwellings of “You know”. The EP finishes with the pop punk musings of lead single “Swimmingly”.

When We Were Wolves at Cathouse, Glasgow

Rounding the night off were When We Were Wolves, who are loud and heavy...and unashamedly so. They are a complete contrast to the opening band Armstrong. Mitch's voice was better in the dirty vocal than the clean but still had me entertained. They seem to be skating that thin ice between metal and post hardcore and I kind of like it.

The Brave – Epoch

A common theme throughout the album is a prominent drum beat. Lyrically all the tracks have their own space in time. A very old-school Bring Me the Horizon feel to the vocals. The tracks effortlessly flit from heavy to anthemic and back again, all in the space of single tracks. The guitar work throughout the 11 tracks is incredible and this is an album that the Australians should be very proud of!

The Decline – Are You Gonna Eat That?

Are You Gonna Eat That? is a hard punk kick in the teeth from the minute you hit play, it’s impossible to stay still whilst listening to this album, from the stellar guitar and vocals from Pat Decline and Ben Elliot, to the fast paced drum beats from Harry and the pounding base delivered by Ray Ray, Are You Gonna Eat That? is an excellent album and one I haven’t been able to stop listening to.

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band @ Oslo, London

One night in a Big Easy Restaurant somewhere in London, music was heard, music I hadn’t heard before, and it was in the background. Out popped Soundhound to scan the sound that pricked up my ears…it came back saying, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band…. I looked into these cats and liked what I heard.

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