Album Review: Defences – Shadowlight

Hertfordshire band Defences promised us “the launching point for a brand new sound” that would be “heavier, more experimental and soulful, more personal and intimate” when we interviewed them about their single In Eclipse back in April 2019. Fast-forward five years, and we’re seeing them settle into and flourish in that thrilling new sound.

Album Review: As Everything Unfolds – Within Each Lies The Other

A few years ago we headed along to see our friends in Defences play a gig at The Crowndale Club in Camden. The headline act that evening saw the six members of As Everything Unfolds pile onto the tiny stage and blow our minds, led by what we described as “the incredible vocals of Charlie Rolfe.”

EP Review: Phoxjaw – Goodbye Dinosaur…

Back in April, we made Bristol noise makers Phoxjaw our New Band of the Week. We were firmly of the opinion that they were right up there as one of the … Continue reading EP Review: Phoxjaw – Goodbye Dinosaur…

EP Review: As Everything Unfolds – Closure

We’re beginning to run out of superlatives for High Wycombe sextet As Everything Unfolds, who impress once again with their second EP Closure, which is out on Friday (19 October). Our … Continue reading EP Review: As Everything Unfolds – Closure

EP Review: Tenements – What Hasn’t Killed You Is Only Getting Stronger

Glasgow rockers Tenements are set to unleash their distinctive 2000s post-hardcore throwback sound upon the world with the launch of their debut EP at the end of this month (31 … Continue reading EP Review: Tenements – What Hasn’t Killed You Is Only Getting Stronger