Albums should always leave you with something as they play out; be it emotion, inspiration… or occasionally disgust. Yet, Mewgatz […]
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Just two tracks of music created purely as an expression of boredom, it’s best not to set your sights too […]
It’s always tough to judge a hand-crafted record. Those bedsit-studio recordings with home-baked artwork and a budget the size of […]
Sam Kearney returns in style with a more mature songwriting style and a greater sense of melody and dynamics. ‘Unlearn’ […]
A visceral blast of noise straight out of the metal hall of fame is the dish of the day from […]
If you ever find yourself in a situation where the conversation turns to Cellar Door, just remember the following description. […]
When and where did dweeb come from? We got together in October 2002 after meeting at Nexus, which is a […]
Reeling from La Scala’s drink prices (£2.50 for a Diet Coke!), I was in need of something to steady my […]
I’m a sucker for ace rhythms. Rival School’s ‘Used For Glue’, and Bushbaby’s ‘Ghost’ are the top of the tree […]
So, are The Pocket Gods serious or fun? We take having fun seriously, it is a priority in all that […]
With a solid history as Rammstein’s guitarist and a promising future since being selected for the next Resident Evil movie, […]
Taking the inescapable process of ageing as inspiration, ‘Candles on the Cake’ laments the aches and pains of getting a […]
‘Always the Same’ is a great track. Europe-wide appealing pop is the basis of the song with an emotive tune […]
Released on October 8th, ‘Blackout’ will follow Sennen’s supporting role on the October leg of the iLiKETRAiNS UK tour. It’s […]
Fono are the hottest alternative rock band in the world right now. There, I said it. If you’ve not heard […]
It’s a journey into a destructive sounding metal landscape for The Defiled as they crash and bleed their way through […]
Finally, a band with a piano that doesn’t try to bore you into the grave with sentimental horse-shit. Yes, there’s […]
Scouse pop-trio The Wombats have had a busy year what with constant touring, debut US shows and moving to a […]
You know when you have found, or been introduced to, a good band because you feel an urge to tell […]
First, the good news: as I write this, you can go to www.fono.net, sign up, and download this album for […]
When you listen to a new band, a series of thoughts run through your head. After the first impressions, a […]
With a self-proclaimed “kick-ass” rock sound with metal riffs and vocals that could be employed for crowd-control, it’s no surprise […]
The last time we heard a record by In So Far, we put it straight into the Top of the […]
Dry Riser have been up and down the country building up a following in all the major music hot-spots and […]