At times beautifully retro, at other times edged with the atavism of punk and grunge, ‘(510)’ (Mint 400 Records) is an irresistible example of superb songwriting.
Replete with tangs of folk, blues, Americana, and gospel, “Whole As A Broken Heart” is deliciously melancholic yet sweetened with expectancy.
Motionless In White stake their claim for a shot at the arenas with a huge show at Brixton Academy, supported by Brand Of Sacrifice and Fit...
State Champs, joined by Broadside and Home Team, headline a night of pop-punk fun at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. And oh what fun it was!
Through a thick, bluesy fog of aching torment, with “As The Sun,” Vanderwolf captures intense feelings of immediate tragedy.
Metal titans Pantera deliver a savage set and a fitting tribute to their fallen brothers at Leeds First Direct Arena.
Awesome rock covers hit Dubai as Katana delivers a great live show in your favourite pub, Nell Gwynne —reviewed gonzo-style.
Centered on Levi Foster’s wonderfully entrancing voice, “Walter” (Banner Music Records) unveils an intimate song of heartbreaking yet beautiful consequence.
Assembled with care and delicious quirkiness, Le Big Zero's ‘How to Use a Semicolon’ (Mint 400 Records) offers listeners music at once avantgarde, and splendid.
Bummer Camp drops ‘Stuck In A Dream’ via Trash Casual, an album packed with compact, formidable beauty, both wonderfully tighter and coarser than almost anything extant.
Cage The Elephant (w/ Sunflower Bean and Girl Tones) spent Valentine’s evening sharing the love at the O2 Apollo in Manchester.
There’s a harmonic oomph to Mountain Climer’s single “Paper Gowns,” as well as open, sprawling energy, revealing an evolution into more alt-rock.
Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell brought Filter along with him for an epic visit to OLG Stage in Niagara Falls.
Griselda duo Rome Streetz and Daringer bring their BoomBap masterclass to London’s reknowned venue, The Jazz Cafe. What a night!
Chicago punk rockers Rise Against hosted a powerful night of music and message at Brixton Academy, with LS Dunes and Spiritual Cramp.
