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."
Album Review: Mr Ted – El Dirty Sexy
Things are about to get a bit Freaky this Friday with the launch of Liverpool scrunge masters Mr Ted's debut album El Dirty Sexy.
Fiesta en un Museo: Bienvenido a Santiago!
We may pride ourselves on discovering the best new rock and metal talent around the world, but last night we mixed things up a little by heading to an EDM night in Santiago.
Single Review: Defences go on the offensive with ‘In Eclipse’
Hertfordshire metal band Defences today make a major statement of intent as they return with another exciting taster of their evolving sound.
EP Review: wars – As Within // So Without
Our second new EP of 'exciting release review day' is the excellent second EP from Rugby rockers wars As Within // So Without, their first longer form release since debut album around three years ago. And it's been well worth the wait.
EP Review: Chapter & Verse – Glow
Today is exciting release review day - yep, that might not catch on - which kicks off with a preview of Glow, the launch of the second EP from East London's finest Chapter and Verse.
EP Review: Be Well – An Ode To War Waves
An ode to War Waves as they bow out with their first, and last, EP 'Be Well'
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 most exciting new British rock bands around. And.. we were right. The quartet are releasing their debut EP next Friday (16 November), and they've even... Continue Reading →
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 New Band of the Week exactly one year ago, the band have been making waves on the UK metal scene and Closure offers another reminder... Continue Reading →