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See: Giants release new video for ‘Break The Cycle’, plus January tour dates
Essex punk rock five piece GIANTS have been building solid support, both in their own manor and further afield in recent times. They’ve supported the likes of H2O, Comeback Kid, The Ghost Inside and have released DIY EP’s and vinyl singles along the way. They’re ow working on a full length album with Neil Kennedy …
Track: Rathborne – Losing It
If his last LP, ‘Soft’ peeked interest, then ‘Losing it’, the new single from New York City based singer songwriter Luke Rathborne will knock you to the (dance)floor. It’s taken from his upcoming long player ‘Again’, due out in march on his own label True Believer, and he’s drafted in Ted Young (Kurt Vile, Sonic …
Live: Maxïmo Park – Rock City, Nottingham – 15-12-15
I first saw Maxïmo Park as a gawky twelve-year-old at Sheffield Octagon with me dad and a mate, on their UK tour for their debut record, A Certain Trigger. The high energy set saw a smartly-dressed Paul Smith with characteristic hat pogo-ing around on stage to the delight of the crowd. Ten years on and nothing …
Track: Cage The Elephant – Trouble + tour dates.
By Ryan Jameson Weaver Do you remember listening to Cage The Elephant for the first time? I do. I was immediately drawn in by this larger than life figure they imbued. Who was this witty and snotty rock star with bombastic sing-along lyrics about doing things for the thrill? They burst on the scene as …
Live Review: Big Scary – The Lexington, 8 December 2015 plus Gallery
After impressing audiences throughout Europe supporting Courtney Barnett, Big Scary brought their funky indie pop to The Lexington on the last of two debut headline shows in London. The Australian duo of Tom Iansek (vocals, keyboards, guitar) and Jo Syme (drums, vocals) are joined on stage by a bassist/saxophonist to reflect the layers of sound …
Track: The Assist – Love
Walsall quartet The Assist make the kind of Britpop infused rollocking indie pop that you can never get quite enough of, and so it proves once again with their new single, Love. Although it nods its head at Shaun Ryder, its nearer to the less well known (but equally as good, I would argue) Flowered …
Album Review: Baroness – Purple
As a Baroness album Purple is exceptional, as a rock album in 2015 Purple is unmatched and as an example of modern forward thinking music Purple is a shining light. With their previous album, Yellow and Green, Baroness began to experiment with bigger and more expansive sounds all contained within the mould of short, punchy, …
See: We Came As Romans Release ‘Who Will Pray?’ Video And Announce Show With Memphis May Fire
Fresh from their UK tour with One Ok Rock, We Came As Romans have released the third video from their newest self titled album for Who Will Pray. This action packed superhero themed video sees both vocalists, Kyle Pavone and Dave Stephens (joined by the rest of the band at the end) suiting up to save …
Live: The Story So Far, Turnstile, Drug Church – Leeds University Stylus, 12/12/15
Drug Church aren’t the stereotypical choice for The Story So Far support, the crowd seem less than unsure until vocalist Patrick Kindlon says “If you’re unsure whether this is cool or not, I can asure you it is.” If that doesn’t indicate this is a love it or hate it band then what does. While …
Track: Andrew Weatherall – Confidence Man, Plus Album News
Anyone of my age will know Andrew Weatherall best as being the man who took Primal Screams indie rock track ‘I’m Losing More Than I’ll Ever Have’ and turning it into the anthem that was ‘Loaded’. It was a career defining moment for Bobby Gillespie and the boys, and gave them one of their biggest …