grunge
TRACK: BLOODHOUND – FRSTRTD (FT. BROODERS)
Hull grunge trio Bloodhound unite forces with the nightmarish psychedelia of Brooders to bring us their latest single ‘FRSTRTD’. Expansive and menacing, ‘FRSTRTD’ immerses itself in a sludge of bone-grinding guitar riffs and tortured vocals; the result is commanding and visceral. The collaborators climb from a deep-set ennui, drumming up momentum, before unleashing a hellfire …
Track: Dead Original (ex-Trivium drummer Paul Wandtke) – Fade to Light
Dead Original is a grunge infused trio started by Paul Wandtke whom got his start in the music industry as a work for hire drummer (ex Trivium and the hit musical Rock of Ages). Feeling inspired to pick up a guitar, he now fronts Dead Original with Rob Lerner on drums and Dina Simone on …
See: Naked Giants reveal video for Sluff, plus UK tour dates
An ode to their native Seattle is the general meaning of the new track from Naked Giants. Called Sluff, the word is subject to some conjecture, and in its accompanying video Seattle artists showcase through their own original art what it means to them. With it though, is the very essence of Seattle – the …
Premiere: Bromide – Two Song Slot
Two Song Slot is the first single from London noise-pop three piece Bromide’s sixth album I Woke Up. Penned by the bands singer-guitarist Simon Berridge in his car outside Tesco after walking out of an solo open mic slot, it was the line “Elvis woulda stayed.. he would’ve slain them” that came to him first …
INTERVIEW: DOLLS’ GET READY TO RELEASE ‘ARMCHAIR PSYCHIATRIST’
London duo Dolls’ have been making quite a stir around the capitals live scene. Their latest track, ‘Armchair Psychiatrist’ has seen them working closely with Bad Seed and Grinderman, Jim Sclavunos -whose production credits include The Horrors, The Wytches and Du Blonde – and should see them break out the local scene and storm …
See: Weirds release video for Valley of Vision, plus tour news
Stalwarts of their local DIY scene, Weirds are stepping out and gearing up to reveal themselves to the UK. For those of us that have already had the pleasure, we can attest to the fact that Weirds are one of the most exciting bands around, anywhere, right now. When these boys hit the stage passion, …
Track: L.A. Witch – Brian
L.A. Witch share their effortlessly cool new single ‘Brian’ before turning up the heat on tour in the UK in February. The Los-Angeles based threesome of Sade Sanchez (vocals/guitar), Irita Pai (bass/vocals), Ellie English (drums) have just signed to Suicide Squeeze Records and are celebrating by sharing new single ‘Brian’. Originally released on 7” via …
Classic Albums: Considering the status of Nirvana’s Nevermind 25 years later
It should go without saying, but sometimes it’s okay not to like something as much as people tell you that you should do. This applies many multiple times over for music. So why am I pointing out the obvious? Because since the widespread use of the internet, there are more and more opinion pieces …
Track: Tongue Trap – ‘Girl Crush’ EP
Tongue Trap share their unique take on modern life with bold debut EP ‘Girl Crush’. The Edinburgh three-piece of Kim (guitar/vocals), Emma (bass/vocals) and Sam (drums) began life at Girls Rock School Edinburgh. Following their live debut in December 2015 they’ve had support slots with the likes of Tacocat and The Van T’s. The release …
Album Review: Milk Teeth – Vile Child
Milk teeth are the band you’re going to be spending the next few weeks struggling to get out of your head. With the release of their debut full length album, Vile Child, the Stroud four piece bring a record dripping in distortion soaked melodies and contagiously catchy choruses to your eagerly awaiting ear drums. After …