Welcome to a brand new feature that we're kicking off this week: New Music Friday Round-Up. The clue is in the title, we'll bring you a round-up of the latest new music from our favourite new rock and metal bands every Friday. Here goes... Cassels - When Completing Handshakes (Single) A bit of noise... Continue Reading →
EP Review: Tigress – Like It Is
Essex five-piece Tigress are back with a bang with their second EP Like It Is, which is chocked full of the band's powerful, singalong rock. The record sees the Chelmsford rockers, fresh from a tour with punk sensations Counterfeit., justify their position as one of the most exciting up-and-coming British bands around - with Kate... Continue Reading →
Interview and EP Review: Fort Hope’s Jon Gaskin talks Armure
The great Kate Bush once said "music is special because it makes you feel something and hits an emotive space." Albeit slightly paraphrased, this quote is extremely apt given Jon Gaskin, the self-confessed Kate Bush-obsessed lead singer of Fort Hope, creates music that it's impossible not to become emotionally attached to. The Hertfordshire-based trio is one of the most... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Fort Hope, Ashestoangels and Tigress at Underworld, Camden
Around a year ago, I first discovered Fort Hope on tour with Hands Like Houses (and I think Bury Tomorrow) at Koko in Camden, London. Fast forward to last night and, once again in Camden, my love for the band and live music in general was reaffirmed as they headlined The Underworld alongside Ashestoangels and Tigress. These three... Continue Reading →