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From Monday 26 January 2015

Papa Roach – ‘F.E.A.R.’

California’s Papa Roach are almost as old as their current fanbase now. Entering their 22nd year of life as a band, they’ve set about releasing their 8th album, which in this day and age, is a feat in itself. Having been through a bit of a career renaissance

From Wednesday 21 January 2015

Enter Shikari – ‘The Mindsweep’

The fourth album from St Albans’ fearsome four-piece Enter Shikari might be their most divisive album in their 12 year lifespan. Some of the casual fans aren’t in agreement with the political stance the band put out on their songs, though this is what makes them stand out.

From Thursday 15 January 2015

LIVE: Fall Out Boy @ Islington Assembly Hall, London [14/01/15]

I just witnessed Patrick Stump faux-rapping. Those are the thoughts commanding my mind as I leave through the understated Islington Assembly Hall foyer following tonight’s ridiculously intimate Fall Out Boy album launch show. No, Stump isn’t channelling his inner hip-hop persona – one which I assume he does

From Monday 05 January 2015

Speaking Tongues release 14 track compilation

Online alternative community and label Speaking Tongues have released their first 14 track compilation, including music by the likes of Maycomb, Atlas Losing Grip and Faux. The record is available via BandCamp as a ‘name your price’ download.

From Wednesday 17 December 2014

Live: Taking Back Sunday / Marmozets @ O2 Academy, Oxford

There’s a moment towards the end of Taking Back Sunday’s set tonight which sums up the entire evening.  As the crowd sings back the ‘Why can’t I feel anything from anyone other than you’ refrain from ‘Cute Without The ‘E’ (Cut From The Team), John Nolan – arguably one of the pioneers of the earnest,

From Friday 05 December 2014

Great Cynics reveal new album details

Great Cynics will be releasing their new album in 2015. Scheduled for release via Specialist Subject, the record has been recorded and mastered, with a fixed release date to be confirmed very shortly. The announcement comes as the band prepare to join The Smith Street Band on their Australian

From Tuesday 18 November 2014

One Night, Two Countries, Two Shows

This year we are going bigger than ever to celebrate the festive season. We’re bringing some big names to venues in the UK’s capital, and state-side in Chicago. Both shows take place on the 19th December 2014, and get down early to catch some truly exciting talent. The London

From Thursday 16 October 2014

The Public – Shibuya Crossing

People listen to music for a variety of reasons: maybe your older sister was jamming out to it, maybe your friends are in the band, maybe you thought that Garden State was a good film and you listened to some stranger’s headphones in a waiting room. By and

From Tuesday 23 September 2014

Distances – Peaks/Valleys

With their début full-length, Canadians Distances demonstrate what happens when you’ve got heaps of musical talent and tightness but a dearth of compelling tunes. There are flashes of brilliance – first ‘proper’ song Apprehensive has intricate riffs and harmonies galore, and along with songs like Tangled Feet showcases a compelling, Off With Their

From Thursday 31 July 2014

Our guide to Hevy Fest 2014

Hevy Festival hasn’t been without its problems over the last couple of years with it all culminating in the cancellation of last years event due to unforeseen venue problems. That being said, it’s a festival that when done right is absolutely incredible. If we take a look back at