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The word 'unique' is horribly overused and frankly meaningless - I mean, we're all inherently unique right? - but, putting the philosophical debate to one side, 'uniqueness' is horribly overused in music (and we don't mind admitting we've been guilty of using it ourselves). But it's important, in this world of multi-genres dominated by truly terrible popular music, to keep... Continue Reading →
We're kicking off a new weekly feature that will bring you our tip for a hot new up-and-coming band to check out - in our New Band of the Week. Our maiden New Band of the Week is South East London-based Sidelines. Sidelines have only been together for around six months and released their self-titled EP back in... Continue Reading →
Review of Chasing Cadence's new EP Destroy Something Beautiful
Guest blogger Rob Howlett gives us the lowdown on psychedelic rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard rocking Brixton on Thursday night.
Every now and again an album comes along that blows you away and you just can't stop listening to it. Bristol rockers Area 11's second record Modern Synthesis is just that, and it's by far and away the best album we've heard so far this year. The album kicks off with an ominous crash and electronic... Continue Reading →
With today being the hottest day of the year so far for much of the UK, it seems only natural to review a song that oozes that summer feeling. So today we've been enjoying the summer feel-good vibes that come to us from Stormy Strong on their new track Holiday. To start with the video... Continue Reading →
If you're a long-time fan of Coheed & Cambria - from back in the days of In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth and Good Apollo I'm Burning et al - then you'd be forgiven for not recognising their new video release Bridge & Tunnel as a C&C track. The wonderful rocky guitar riffs and driving drums on tracks like... Continue Reading →
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