Rating - 3/5 “New Summer, new lover, got my new shades on” Osca seem to be bringing what the whole country is craving right now. They’ve captured that feeling that comes when Spring shows it's first glimmering shoots of hope and the Summer that promises to follow. Yes the song mentions being in July and... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Deep City – Joyride
Rating - 4.5/5 Deep City releases their aptly named single, ‘Joyride’; a shimmering, chorus-laden excursion that manages to capture a sweet, nostalgic vibe with its slick musicianship and an infectiously catchy sound. For fans of jangly, dream-pop look no further; the track is drenched in soul-soothing reverb, tasteful guitar hooks and a sparse, but effective,... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – The Dears – The Worst In Us.
Released - 13th March 2020 Rating - 3/5 The Dears have been a band since 1995, and during that time have had numerous lineup changes and consisted of 20 different members. The two core members are husband and wife Murray Lightburn (vocals and guitar) and Natalia Yanchak (keyboard and vocals) Describing themselves as “The original... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Spanish Love Songs – Brave Faces Everyone
Rating - 5/5 A good album will make you sit up straight and pay attention. Perhaps it resonates with you lyrically, maybe it reminds you of something from your past, or it could just give you shivers with its pure musicality. Brave Faces, Everyone peels back the lid on the human condition and shoves you... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Hunter And The Bear – Digital Light
Released - 20th March 2020 Rating - 4/5 Hunter And The Bear are back with their first new music since 2018, and they’ve done it in style. The London-based quartet built up a respectable following with their debut album, Paper Heart, an alternative record that flirted with elements of indie and pop. The new single,... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Alakline Trio – EP
Rating - 4/5 Their tour may be canceled in the wake of Coronavirus, but Alkaline Trio keeps the candle burning with a surprise three-track EP, creatively titled… “E.P” bringing a whole new meaning to the tradition of self-titled, well, EP's. 'Minds like Minefields' is a straight punk jam with high energy playing and a dreamy,... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Raging Clue – Wildchild
Rating - 4/5 Release Date - 13/3/20 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ragingclueuk/ Download or stream the track - https://fanlink.to/ragercrew?fbclid=IwAR2sfivHNHYE1wAIlg2EUXjwtPVS3i4mhc1Y_C5pgtR6tN9--tsG8xbqIHU In these dark, testing times, a dose of nostalgic pop punk is just what is needed. Nottingham trio Raging Clue are here to make self-isolation that little bit more enjoyable. Their debut single, Wildchild, is a glorious three-minute... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Silverstein – A Beautiful Place To Drown
Rating - 2.5./5 Silverstein revisits a lot of old ideas in their latest album release; staying loyal to their post-hardcore roots with a sprinkling of collaborative artists to bring them up to date in 2020. As the group prepares to celebrate their 20th anniversary, 'A Beautiful Place to Drown' doesn't really reinvent Silverstein's identity; the... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Severance – A Shallow Hill For You To Die On.
Rating - 4.5/5 Bandcamp - https://severancehc.bandcamp.com/album/a-shallow-hill-for-you-to-die-on “A Shallow Hill For You To Die On” is the debut release from the newborn Birmingham band, Severance. A metalcore inspired display of violence, aggression and tastefully crafted songs that pay homage to the early years of the genre. These six tracks are the perfect introduction to Severance and... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Green Day – Father of All Motherf****rs
Rating - 1/5 There were times when the release of a new Green Day album would engender some excitement, anticipation and a sense of something good this way comes. Perhaps not anymore. Father of all Motherf****rs is not the band's finest hour. At all. The sound is pure indie pop from the early to mid-2000s.... Continue Reading →