The Ocean Between Us – The Ocean Between Us EP

Hailing from Yorkshire where they “dominate the local hardcore scene”, The Ocean Between Us are a hot-blooded young guitar mob who are chasing hot on the heels of bands such as The Blackout and InMe with their metalcore … Read More

White Flight – Panther

Justin Roelofs, also known as ‘White Flight’, is more than just music; he is a journey and ‘Panther’ is the road map.

Made up of the two tracks, ‘Panther’ and ‘Children of the Light’, ‘White Flight’ highlights his own … Read More

Chad Valley – Self titled EP

Hugo Manuel turns Oxford clouds into Ibiza palm trees with its project Chad Valley and a fantastic EP of hypnagogic pop.

A new chill-wave hits music shores with a mix a dance beats, distant synths and Chad’s blissful voice. … Read More

Middle Class Rut – No Name No Colour

Sacramento two piece Middle Class Rut are in possession of the greatest song title in the known universe. That song title is Busy Bein’ Born and it sums up their manifesto in three words, it’s catchy, its succinct, it’s … Read More

Anberlin – Dark is The Way, Light is the Peace

At the risk of sacrificing any journalistic integrity I may have had, I am an atheist. A committed atheist at that. You, dear reader, might be wondering why this is an issue, but all of Anberlin are equally committed … Read More

To The Bones – Astral Magic

As any regular visitors to the site may well be aware of, To The Bones are a rock ‘n roll force that I place a lot of stock in, going so far as saying that they are one of … Read More

What Now – Take Control

Take Control is the debut EP for the South African band What Now. Coming to the UK in the hope of expanding their international popularity, the future looks bright for this band as all 5 songs on the EP … Read More

Philip Sayce – Innerevolution

Philip Sayce is a kind of a rocker-bluesman that I didn’t use to listen to, belonging to the golden age of Bryan Adams and the first period of Bon Jovi. He plays the pure rock ‘n’ roll, that kind … Read More

James Neill – Monsters Waltz

Namechecking the legendary Sparklehorse in the press release may earn a few kudos with me as far as acoustic acts go, but I have yet to be won over by many Americana-folk-inspired acts, possibly down to being on the … Read More

Thievery Corporation – It Takes A Thief

Blending aspects of lounge, trip-hop and world to create a relaxed ambient flavour, Thievery Corporation are celebrating fifteen years of work with a best-of compilation, ‘It Takes A Thief’.

Opening with the warm smoothness of ‘Air Batucada’, with its … Read More