Something Borrowed, Something Black
‘Now I’m gonna take a risk, to make up for the ones I’ve missed’. Today I have the honour of reviewing the debut album of a band I have had the enormous pleasure of working with over the years. My...
Category: EP/Album Reviews
The Summer of Love
‘And my eyes they just flood, I’m fine but I’m done’ Summer, here in the UK eludes us, it appears then disappears just as quickly. This is why I prefer The Dangerous Summer, always there, always available and always a...
Italian trio SPLEEN announces their arrival in some style with the uber impressive ‘Dystopic School’ three-track debut.
SPLEEN DYSTOPIC SCHOOL E.P (Contempo Records) 8/10 Italian Punksters SPLEEN defies their age with a high-octane, smash-n-grab release of the nineties-alternative Grunge meets Emo meets Punk. Their music is a burst of energy that’s almost impossible to re...
EP Review: Terminals – Baptise
Before I start waxing lyrical about Birmingham trio Terminals debut EP “Baptise,” we need to talk about their DIY spirit. Self produced and recorded in an AirBnB, I feel there needs to be a behind the scenes documentary on how...
The Grip Of Reality
‘When people feel powerless, they will rarely resist’ Bastions of electronic, post- hardcore devilment, Enter Shikari once again stick their heads above the parapet, politically charged, humanity driven, this time they have welcomed Jason Aalon Butler of F...
2-Tone, Ska, and Bluebeat keepers of the faith THE SKAPONES return with album number four and it’s another beaut.
THE SKAPONES ASCENSION (Cosa Nostra Records) 8.5/10 The North East’s finest skankalcoholics, The Skapones, return with studio number four, the maturer, more measured and yet danceable while being politically on point, ‘Ascension’. Mixing uplifting tunes ...
Album Review: Scene Queen – Hot Singles In Your Area
Lets be perfectly honest – if something hits my inbox with the “Hot Singles In Your Area” as the title, it is generally some sort of spam that shouldn’t be opened. Its not going to end with anything worthwhile. Luckily,...
Qymira Releases Hit ‘Wait For No One’ In Aid Of One Gaia Foundation
Qymira’s latest single, “Wait For No One,” is one powerful anthem that blends compelling lyrics with an infectious beat, making it her most standout track to date. The song addresses the frustrations of dealing with unreliable partners, urgin...
Open For Business
‘If the shoe fits, you couldn’t walk in none of mine’ I saw these lads support Deaf Havana, before lockdown came and decimated everything we hold precious, they are friendly, funny and such a joy to watch onstage, I have...
Single Review: Harry Kappen – “Cool Down”
Released on June 14th, Harry Kappen’s latest single, “Cool Down,” marks a vibrant shift from the poignant tones of his previous release, “One Life.” The track’s upbeat tempo and reflective lyrics serve as a call to slow down ami...