It's the year 2000. I’m in sixth form and by the quirks of being in a group of friends that are trusted by the staff we somehow have our own common room. Of sorts. We have tea and coffee making facilities, a sofa, some hastily re-upholstered stools, and a bunch of rails of costumes for... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Wishul Thinking
Wishful Thinking has released their debut record. Its called "After Hours" and it has made a true statement. This Jersey trio has made a move that sees them stand amongst some of the best-known names in the genre and will easily attract any fan of the pop-punk and dream pop genres. They spoke to faultline... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Knuckle Puck – 20/20
Rating - 4/5 Knuckle Puck has certainly come back with a bang on their highly anticipated third album 20/20. The album kicks off with the title track 20/20 and is lead by a soft melodic introduction on the guitar to be the foundation for vocalist Joe Taylor to spread a positive message that everything is... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Wishful Thinking – After Hours
Bandcamp - https://wishfulthinkingnj.bandcamp.com/album/after-hours Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Wishful51/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Instagram - https://instagram.com/wishfulthinkingnj?igshid=12cqm9yjm0sl7 Rating - 4.5/5 After Hours’ is the debut LP from Jersey pop-punk outfit Wishful Thinking; a follow up to the 2016 EP ‘We’re Not Alone’ previously reviewed on Faultline. That EP was a good showcase of the band’s sound, a taster of what they could be... Continue Reading →
At The Gates – Slaughter of The Soul Turns Twenty Five
This is the most ripped-off Metalcore record of all time. This is one of the top three metal records of the nineties. This record is the reason the melodic Death Metal subgenre exists and is the innovating sound behind the extreme europian scene as we know it today. “Slaughter of the Soul” is so forward-thinking... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – George Vjestica (Bandante and Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds)
George Vjestica is best known for being the Guitarist for the Australian musical genius that is Nick Cave. But this year when the world stopped spinning, George took some time away from his role as a Bad Seed and has created his own artistic display under the name "Bandante". George spoke to Faultline about his... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Terror
Change can be a process that some find difficult, but to some, it comes naturally. So natural that it takes absolutely no effort to blend and mold yourself with the current scene and countless peers that come and go as the year's pass. Terror has successfully been a longstanding force in the worldwide Hardcore scene... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Jack Henderson – Nobody Gets Hurt
Rating - 3/5 Glasgow’s own Jack Henderson brings us his latest single “Nobody Gets Hurt” from his upcoming album “Where’s The Revolution” which is due for release on 2nd October 2020. “Nobody Gets Hurt” delivers a bundle of pain and disappointment written out and delivered with soul searing emotion and hurt. Jack’s voice is the... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Darling BOY – Air-Conditioned Gypsy
1/5 ‘Air-Conditioned Gypsy’ is the latest release from Darling BOY following his ‘In Flames!’ EP in 2015 and delivers a positive and optimistic outlook to life and the future. Any listener will hear the immediate influence of Oasis and The Smiths. The introduction gives us a rapid strumming pattern which resembles and sped up ‘Wonderwall’... Continue Reading →
Reviewed – Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts (FT. Kay Hanley) – Oh No
Rating - 2.5/5 Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts have just released a single off their latest album, Nowhere To Go But Everywhere, which comes out September 18 through Wicked Label. The song is called, "Oh No," and it features American singer/songwriter Kay Hanley, who gives the song a nice touch of "sing along" energy as... Continue Reading →