Thrash metal was never meant to grow old. It’s premise was rooted in the disaffection, sociopathy and energy of youth, … More
Category: New Releases
Sault – Chapter 1 review
There’s an almost plausible strengths-are-also-their-weaknesses and vice versa argument you can make about Sault now. In keeping the circle tight, … More
Jenny on Holiday – Quicksand Heart
There are solo projects and then there are solo projects, but the title of Jenny Hollingworth’s first album away from … More
The Cribs – Selling A Vibe review
Opinions vary related to playing in a band with members of your family (And we all know The Righteous Brothers … More
The Saints – Long March through The Jazz Age review
Chris Bailey’s death in 2022 may have effectively brought an end to The Saints, but through it would appear some … More
Pavey Ark – More Time, More Speed review
Pavey Ark are more of a thing than some people. They began as a solo project for Neil Thomas, who … More
Iona Zajac – Bang review
As a writer there’s a very easy way to approach Bang, the debut album from Scottish singer Iona Zajac. This … More
Midlake – A Bridge To Far review
Before they set to work on their sixth album, Midlake as a collective had a band meeting. Amongst the topics … More
The Belair Lip Bombs – Again review
Sometimes it’s the things that aren’t said that hold the biggest clues. Admittedly not everyone will be recipients of the … More
Daniel Avery – Tremor review
It seems like there’s barely a niche left in our culture in which something divisive can’t be wedged into; even … More