Charlotte Hardman, Author at OriginalRock.net

March 1, 2022 No Responses

Canadian pop punkers Sleep/less unveil fizzing new single ‘My Serenade’

These days, building something that is punchy and vibrant enough to cut through the sodden sounds of the over-saturated world of pop rock is a tough ask, which takes bucket-loads of time and persistence. Thankfully, time is something that Canadian...

February 21, 2022 No Responses

Album Review: Carson McHone – ‘Still Life’

Despite being recorded during the depths of winter in Ontario with Canadian musician and producer Daniel Romano, the warmth and brilliance of McHone’s native Texan sunshine seeps from each and every note of Carson McHone’s third studio release, ‘...

February 17, 2022 No Responses

Album Review: In Hearts Wake – ‘Kaliyuga Booster Pack’

The pandemic has done a lot of taking away from the music industry over the past two years – thankfully, for fans of venerated Aussie metallers In Hearts Wake, it has also given them something a little extra too, in...

February 4, 2022 No Responses

Hunting Hearts unveil release date for debut album ‘Anybody Else’, and the title track

The city of Southampton has gained a formidable reputation in recent years for producing a whole host of enigmatic punk bands, who boast both emotion and energy in equal measure – and the latest edition to that esteemed pantheon, Hunting...

December 3, 2021 No Responses

Album Review: Rising Insane – Afterglow

While many people are starting to wind down for the festive period, their Album of the Year lists all but signed off on, German metalcore quintet Rising Insane are just getting started. Their new album ‘Afterglow’ is full to the...

November 22, 2021 No Responses

EP Review: Kid Dad – ‘Bloom’

Germany’s Kid Dad have seen a huge overhaul in their sound in the void of time between their debut release, last year’s ‘In A Box’, and their soon-to-be-unveiled new effort, titled ‘Bloom’. Gone is their penchant for crackling guitars and...

November 17, 2021 No Responses

EP Review: zebrahead – ‘///’

When it comes to punk rock bands, you don’t come across many that have both the versatility and the staying power of zebrahead. Having shaken the skulls of all those who indulge in their records and brave the mosh pits...

March 3, 2020 No Responses

EP Review: Guise – ‘The Fun Part’

They say good things come to those who wait- and for fans of folk-pop outfit Guise, the five-year wait for new music will have been every bit worth the anticipation. Their latest EP, ‘The Fun Part’, every bit lives up...

February 27, 2020 No Responses

Live Review: Cavetown, Hunny and Chloe Moriondo at O2 Ritz Manchester

Bringing the evening to life was the undeniably charming talents of Chloe Moriondo. Gambolling onto the stage, with no lights or fanfare, the most resonant part of her personality became immediately apparent- her unpretentious candour. With only a ukulele as.....