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Rating - 5/5 The latest single by British folk veteran Beans on Toast is an acidic critique of the government’s handling, or rather lack of handling, of the Coronavirus outbreak. Like all good protest songs, ‘Chessington World of Adventures’ does an excellent job at capturing the mood of disillusionment, disgust and often disbelief of the... Continue Reading →
Rating - 5/5 Find them at: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Music "This record is a poignant tribute to humantiy's flaws" As we approach this year’s non-existent festival season, it can be easy to feel sombre and morose. However, whilst Bristol duo, Yard Arms, may be the ideal band... Continue Reading →
Rating - 5/5 It had been a good few years since I had last engaged with the work of Owen, however the release of singles ‘A New Muse’ and ‘On with the Show’ brought everything back to me. I was taken back to when I first discovered the solo material of the infamous Mike Kinsella... Continue Reading →
Rating - 4/5 Graywave is a name you that would come to mind when considering who has been confidently producing some fundamental and excellent displays of Shoegaze in recent times. However, Jess Webberly has made her return and has crafted a dream-pop classic that should be a listening priority this summer and forever. Escapism is... Continue Reading →
Rating - 3/5 29-year-old Seattle-based singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews has been working hard under the radar for a long time. In 2010, she featured prominently on Jimmy Eat World’s album Inverted, as well as touring the album with them for the following year. Yet it took until 2018 before she found fame of her own... Continue Reading →
Rating - 4/5 Inverness outfit Isolates have already proven they are capable of writing a brilliant song or two with debut single Frost, and followup, Forces. But Hollow, their debut album, shows this was no fluke, and they have plenty more to offer. Hollow consists of seven tracks, including Frost and Forces, and clearly takes... Continue Reading →
Ratin - 3/5 Follow the band on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clubthunderuk/ Forever Falling is the debut single from newborn Birmingham duo, Club Thunder. Who have brought their love of alternative rock to light and combine it with recent elements of emo to express their emotions and have quite clearly provided an outlet for themselves. With some... Continue Reading →
Rating - 4/5 Colour is the newest single from James Humphreys upcoming EP Memory Place, which lands on the 10th June 2020. It’s the follow up to his 2017 release Sun Mantra and the intervening three years have taken him to the Albert Hall, Glastonbury and then a cruise ship? Time on the waves has... Continue Reading →
Rating - 3.5/5 “Gutter” attempts to combine the best of the best modern British rock movement with 80’s Punk inspired guitar work for good measure. Holding Out has produced an interesting and engaging experience with "Gutter". The opening sample adds some excellent speculation about what is to come. A Black Flag inspired distorted riff is... Continue Reading →
Rating - 3.5/5 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/6riwvTAZ8l1bfTi0GqemMq Website - https://www.mallavora.co.uk/ Bandcamp - https://mallavora.bandcamp.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZu04vbgYHpEqmgLfI_u2pA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mallavora/?ref=br_rs ‘Favourite Mistake’ from British four-piece Mallavora is an enjoyable mix of heavy riffs, solid playing and interesting lyricism. The track features a call and response between the two vocalists, sharing chorus and verse duties respectively. The vocals... Continue Reading →
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