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From Monday 01 February 2016

Like Torches – ‘Shelter’

Like Torches know how to target their desired market with their punchy pop-rock music. In 2012, the Swedish quartet spent a month in Hollywood with Yellowcard’s Ryan Mendez and Ryan Key, working on their debut 2013 release ‘Keep Your Head Up’. That album gave them the chance to tour

Thursday 14 January 2016

Campfires – ‘Campfires’

When pop-rockers Autumn In Disguise called it a day, the pop-rock community lost an absolute gem; the Aberdeen five-piece has been an incredible asset to both their local and national music scene, notching up performances at Hevy Fest and Sonisphere, as well as constantly touring and releasing a belter

Wednesday 30 December 2015

LIVE: Red House Glory / Bellevue Days @ The Islington, London

The British music scene is more alive than ever right now; amongst some questionable acts, there are some truly fantastic bands out there. Two such groups that are doing some great things are Bellevue Days and Red House Glory. Supporting Red House Glory at their EP launch show, Croydon’s

Wednesday 23 December 2015

Oceans Red – ‘Anevidence’

Made up of members from Ukraine, Belarus, and Sweden, Oceans Red have been reaping success over the last two years, despite a near break-up at the end of 2013. Formed from the ashes of Make Me Famous, which saw vocalist Denis Stoff joining the ranks of Asking Alexandria, this

Monday 21 December 2015

LIVE: Deaf Havana / The Xcerts / Twin Wild @ Islington Assembly Hall, London

It seems like it’s been a long time since Deaf Havana have last toured, but they’ve had good reason for locking themselves away. They’re busy writing their next record, the one to follow the wonderful ‘Old Souls’ release, but have finally stepped foot outside of the studio to bring new

Wednesday 09 December 2015

Never Hill – ‘Epilogue’

It’s rare to know that you’re onto a winning band when you hear the opening chords of their EP. But Coventry’s Never Hill have managed to do just that; their release ‘Epilogue’ reels listeners in from the opening chords to the last strains. They’ve created mesmerising and melodic songs

Monday 07 December 2015

LIVE: Beartooth @ Electric Ballroom, London

Since their inception, Beartooth have gone from strength to strength and, love ‘em or hate ‘em, it cannot be denied that they’ve had a massive impact upon the music scene. Not only have they walked away with shining reviews of both their album and live shows, but their emotive

Sunday 29 November 2015

LIVE: Nothing But Thieves / Pretty Vicious / Witterquick @ Electric Ballroom, London

Not many bands are able to sell out a whole UK tour off the back of the release of their debut album, but Essex-based quintet Nothing But Thieves have achieved that award easily. Their nine-date October tour quickly sold out, leaving many disappointed. But those with tickets descended on

Tuesday 24 November 2015

LIVE: Altered Sky @ The Venue, London

For the last five years or so, Altered Sky have been hard at work – they’ve constantly been on the road, sharing the stage with the likes of We Are the In Crowd, The Wonder Years, and Neck Deep, releasing various EPs, singles, and covers, and interacting fantastically with

Tuesday 17 November 2015

The Echo And the Always – ‘…And After That the Dark’

With a sound that’s reminiscent of Daughter, Of Monsters and Men, and Brand New, it’s not difficult to see why Cardiff quintet The Echo and The Always have had a fruitful career since their inception in 2012. Over the years, they’ve stormed the Welsh music scene, playing at festivals