Author: Guy Shankland

Live Review: Reef at Sub 89, Reading
May 14, 2018 No Responses

Live Review: Reef at Sub 89, Reading

Desert Mountain Tribe and their nineties interstellar sound resonates with Space Rock majesty as the band get a well-deserved reception for their short but intensely entertaining set. Hard to believe that Reef is (not) celebrating their 25th anniversary. For my...
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EP Review: Rosen – Self-titled EP
May 9, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Rosen – Self-titled EP

Crossover Rap Metal/Rock London five-piece Rosen release a refreshingly intelligent non-crutch holding self-titled E.P. A haunting piano intro gives way to the Limp Bizkit fuelled ‘Stick & Stones’. The lack of gun-toting, misogynistic, faux accent, dr...
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EP Review: Victory Kid – Illenials Vol.1
May 9, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Victory Kid – Illenials Vol.1

SoCal Commercial Punks Victory Kid release their impressive four track E.P the sun-drenched boardwalk bouncer Illenials Vol.1. First cut ‘My World’ is a hard polished Ska-Punk ditty that dodges in and out of the not so alternative, trying to be...
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Album Review: Rose Tattoo – Blood Brother (Re-issue)
May 9, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Rose Tattoo – Blood Brother (Re-issue)

Angry Anderson’s Rose Tattoo re-release their 2007 album ‘Blood Brothers’ with extra six additional live tracks to coincide with a huge European tour. Opener ‘Black Eyed Bruiser’ is barroom Blues Rock at it’s punchy best. A boot stomping riff armed...
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Album Review: Century Thirteen – Self-Titled Album
May 9, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Century Thirteen – Self-Titled Album

Scottish Alternative Punk-Popsters Century Thirteen releases their debut full length, self-titled release on July 18th. Opener ‘Get Off’ has an ultra-catchy chorus and a bruising modern, Punk for everyone, edge. ‘Is It Just Me’ has some chopping guitar...
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Album Review: Frank Turner – Be More Kind
May 8, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Frank Turner – Be More Kind

Frank Turner returns with the heartfelt sing-a-long chasing ‘Be More Kind’. First cut ‘Don’t Worry’ is an ever forward, just keep going, clap clap, strum strum, campfire hand warmer. ‘1933’ pounds frustrated morality into closed wooden doors of p...
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Album Review: Kint – Stoned.Immaculate
May 8, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Kint – Stoned.Immaculate

Italian trio Kint unleash their debut full-length release the experimental Punk, infected wound sound of ‘Stoned.Immaculate’. Leading track ‘Snakebootskin’ fuzzes and crackles with distorted demon-esque Doom riffs and tuneful throat torn vocals. The mi...
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EP Review: Pushing Daisies – Take Me Back To The Light
May 7, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Pushing Daisies – Take Me Back To The Light

Bristol Emo Rock outfit return with their independent E.P the emotionally charged ‘Take Me Back To The Light’. First track ‘Fears’ slips into the mind’s dimly lit places of refuge. The laconic shoulder shrugging style fits the song perfectly and....
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EP Review: You Know The Drill – Selfhood
May 7, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: You Know The Drill – Selfhood

The latest MTV Rocks compilation CD has reopened the Pop-Punk door to a new generation as well nostalgically prodding the musical memory banks of anyone over the age of Thirty. Stourport’s (nr Brum) You Know The Drill have thrown their...
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EP Review: Dead By Monday – Almost Punk
May 7, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Dead By Monday – Almost Punk

Glasgow’s Dead By Monday release their debut E.P the aptly titled ‘Almost Punk’. Opening cut ‘The First’ grabs the attention with a New Model/Almighty sound that resonates from the feet up while the vocals are a cocktail of pissed tramp...
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