YOUNG THE GIANT – Mind Over Matter

I’m of the opinion that indie died the minute drainpipe jeans became widely accessible to men; I’m speaking of a time before Pete Doherty turned into a parody of himself and the Arctic Monkeys were actually the most exciting … Read More

ALGERNON DOLL – Justine

New single ‘Justine’ comes from Scottish band Algernon Doll; from their third album to date, Omphalic. The song scratches along with a grungy complexion and holds the kind of melancholy drawl seen in Radiohead, or showing an essence of … Read More

PURPLE – Wallflower

Purple show us the grunge-tinted and somewhat psychedelic ‘Wallflower’, featuring a punky exterior. The track is grittily textured, with each instrument seemingly lunging out in its own right – joined with grand plunges of rocking guitar work.

The … Read More

Evergreen Terrace – Live @ The Parish

Wednesday 27th August, Huddersfield

As last minute plans go this was one I was excited about for good reasons, mainly because it’s not often that I ever go to gigs in Huddersfield, or for that matter see/hear about hardcore … Read More

’68 – In Humor And Sadness

Two-piece American rock outfit ’68 have released their first album In Humor and Sadness. The band features Josh Scogin (ex Norma Jean/The Chariot) on guitars and vocals, and Michael McClellan on drums. Everything involving Scogin seems to be a … Read More

Win Biffy Clyro Prizes Through Relentless Ultra presents Soundchain

‘MON THE BIFF! Relentless Ultra presents Soundchain is back and this time with AAA favs Biffy Clyro. The Scottish alt-rockers have grown to become one of the UK’s biggest rock bands and masters of the math riff. … Read More

Soundcrash + Planet Mu Present VENETIAN SNARES

Soundcrash + Planet Mu Present one of the nastiest nights of the year…

VENETIAN SNARES

ITAL TEK

THE DOUBTFUL GUEST

CHEVRON

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Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2014 – Live Review

Friday 22nd – Monday 25th August, Shropshire

Friday

Having dodged the forecast downpours and set up camp it was time to head into the main arena to start the festival weekend with some light music and impulse wanderings. Danny Pedlar and … Read More

Glass Giants – Live @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Thursday 28th August, Cardiff

Glass Giants are a five-piece band from Cardiff, South Wales, with a pop-rock feel, who have just released their newest EP Cocktails & Bikinis. Having previously received Kerrang airplay and TV time for one of their … Read More

JOE BONAMASSA – Different Shades Of Blue

“I decided I wanted to make a completely original blues album. I feel like I owe it to the fans to give them an original record after all these years.” Joe Bonamassa, the celebrated blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter … Read More