Some know Mr. Strange as the former frontman of the brilliant circus rock steampunks The Shanklin Freak Show, others more some from their solo exploits and especially outstanding 2014 album Wonderful World Of Weird. What is beginning to be… Read More ›
Month: November 2015
Attan – From Nothing
In their own words, “there’s nothing but ice and darkness” to the far northern border of Norway where noise breeders Attan was bred, but equally going by the band’s debut EP there is also plenty of frustration, rage, and creative… Read More ›
Networks – Enough To Save Us EP
There is a bit of a buzz brewing up around UK metalcore band Networks and though we are not ready to yet add majorly enthused voices to the rising roar, intrigue and attention for the Portsmouth band has certainly been… Read More ›
Practical Lovers – Agony
Glorious is the only word for Agony, the debut album from UK synth pop duo Practical Lovers. It might be soaked in melancholy, be the outpouring of frustration and torment bred by lost and unrequited love, but the album… Read More ›
Tales of the Tomb – Volume One: Morpras
Dripping blood and viciousness from every note and syllable, the debut EP from Canadian death metallers Tales of the Tomb is the breeder of nightmares and lustful appetites. Volume One: Morpras is a three track execution of the senses, a… Read More ›
Harlots – Chinese Carpet Factory
Creating infectious alternative rock ‘n’ roll with a healthy power pop tenacity and rigour to it, UK quartet Harlots release their debut album to end the year with a potent nudge on national recognition. Eleven tracks of virulent pop rock,… Read More ›
Adrenechrome – Tales From Adrenechrome
Just like a blurring of reality and fantasy, the sound of Canadian metallers Adrenechrome is a muggy fusion of styles and flavours, and just like a drug addled climate, it provides an adventure which devours and permeates every pore of… Read More ›
Sushi Rain – Cocktail
In reference to its mix of sound alone, Cocktail is the perfect name for the new album from Tuscany hailing progressive funksters Sushi Rain. It is an energetic and imaginative maelstrom of flavours and styles across twelve tracks as… Read More ›
WOWS – Aion
Raw, invasive, and insistently hypnotic, the new album from Italian doom metallers WOWS is a gripping consumption of the senses and equally an instinctive spark for shadow clasped emotions. The band’s sound and in turn album Aion, is a predatory… Read More ›
Today, They Are Older – Self Titled
For some reason it took time to particularly warm to the self-titled EP from UK post-hardcore quintet Today, They Are Older. To be honest there are still elements not quite lighting personal fires, but the five track incitement definitely goes… Read More ›