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[REVIEW] WSTR - JOBBO out OCT 22

WSTR's new single 'Jobbo' comes out this Friday, October 22nd - but we got to have a little listen early! Check out what Jess had to say in her review - it's exciting!

Releasing this Friday, October 22nd, WSTR’s upcoming single is the perky, pick me up needed during the autumn months. Featuring the same kind of energy WSTR fans have come to love, ‘Jobbo’ is their 2018 album, ‘Identity Crisis’ all grown up. The heavy drums accompanied by rooted bassline, ‘Jobbo’ is an epic revival to the bands discography following their – near enough – two year break from…

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[INTERVIEW] Parlour Suns talks ’What Else Can I Do Wrong?’

A few weeks ago we had a chat with Parlour Suns about their track ‘What Else Can I Do Wrong?’ that you can check out here:

If you haven’t checked out Parlour Suns yet, this is your sign to do so. Over the course of 2021, Plymouth’s alt-rock quartet have slowly dropped various singles hat have oozed talent. Their tracks are perfectly calculated, using instruments to heighten the intensity and construct a build-up that explodes into a volcanic-like display of ferocious passion. If you haven’t quite guessed it yet,…

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[REVIEW] Same Side - Density

Kevin Geyer, guitarist of Ghe Story So Far and Elder Brothers has announced a new Same Side EP coming this November!

Kevin Geyer , guitarist of The Story So Far and Elder Brother embarked on his own solo project titled Same Side releading its debut EP back in 2019. Being a compilation of tracks recorded four years prior, Same Side’s debut EP allowed Geyerto explore his own writing, and when released, brought to light just how talented and composed Geyer’s own solo music truly was. Now, Same Side is set to…

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[REVIEW] Penelope Tree - Keystone / OUT NOW

[REVIEW] Penelope Tree – Keystone / OUT NOW

How this flew under my nose, I have no idea. But it is with great excitement that I can say that Penelope Tree released their new track yesterday that is available to stream right away across all major streaming platforms. ‘Keystone’ comes after 2019’s ‘At Times We Sat In Silence’ that tugged upon heartstrings in passionate song-writing and gut-wrenching lyrics. It was an emotional release that…

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[REVIEW] DRXW - i'm a sucker

[REVIEW] DRXW – i’m a sucker

Emo and trap trio, DRXW has now released their debut single, ‘i’m a sucker’ that shows exactly how modern the emo genre has become over the last few years. Long gone are the days of ‘Ohio is for Lovers’ by Hawthorne Heights, the slow, pounding tones that brought out our emotions in their rawest form. Leading up to 2021, we have seen the likes of Lil Peep and Sueco that took their emo-roots down…

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[REVIEW] Beach Panic - Ice Cream Tambourine EP / OUT NOW

[REVIEW] Beach Panic – Ice Cream Tambourine EP / OUT NOW

I’ll be honest, I didn’t know how to spell ‘tambourine’ before this EP fell into my lap. Did I need to know before this? No, Did I learn simply so I can search up this EP and have it added to my playlists? Hell yes. Welcome to Beach Panic’s debut EP, ‘Ice Cream Tambourine.’ It’s a five-track long, beach party more than panic – unless you’re late to the party, then you’d be panicking. Kicking off…

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[REVIEW] Autumn Fires - Seventeen

Check out 'Seventeen' by Autumn Fires below!

Looking for true pop punk? That bouncy track to be the soundtrack of your summer? Look no further than the latest release from Autumn Fires, ‘Seventeen.’ The track wastes absolutely no time setting the scene – quick fire guitar riffs ricochet from buoyant drums brings this track to life. The bass adding a bounding layer of depth and a lead guitar track that moves the track through the motions.…

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[REVIEW] To Octavia - Somewhere In A World, Not Of The Dream / OUT NOW

[REVIEW] To Octavia – Somewhere In A World, Not Of The Dream / OUT NOW

Being the bands’ second ever full EP release, most of you may not have come across Australian quartet To Octavia before, but boy does this tick a lot of boxes. They cross over a plethora of genres across alternative, rock and metal with fusions and flavours from some of the most popular bands across these genres such as Pierce The Veil, Beartooth, Bury Tomorrow and even hints of Bring Me The…

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[REVIEW] Weird Milk - Vienna / OUT NOW

[REVIEW] Weird Milk – Vienna / OUT NOW

Taken from their upcoming autumn EP, ‘We Are Strangers’, London alt-rockers released ‘Vienna’ this week. Others have reviewed it as nostalgic, as channelling the Beach Boys and indie-pop perfection, which is exactly what this is. ‘Vienna’ is a real beach track, and by that I mean trailing along the sand while the salt water brings out the wavy curls in your hair. I think we’ve just added another…

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[PREMIERE] Tiny Narrative - desperate.

PREMIERING NOW - Tiny Narrative - 'desperate'

Officially releasing tomorrow, Tiny Narrative’s debut track ‘desperate’ is available for our listening pleasure below: Formed remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown, Tiny Narrative are an alternative rock duo consisting of Harry Joseph of These Five Years and Joe Quigley of Penelope Tree. Inspired by the wave of creativity brought by artists during the height of the pandemic that operate entirely…

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[REVIEW] King Cerulean - The Other Side Of The Night EP

King Cerulean released 'THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NIGHT' EP today! Check it out for yourself for some indie funk goodness. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Indie funk band King Cerulean have released their latest EP, The Other Side Of The Night today. Being the first collective release since formation, King Cerulean have taken full advantage of showing off their unified talent in the five featured tracks. The Other Side Of The Night incorporates a variety of themes prominent in other genres, which is what really places the EP and the band onto their…

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[REVIEW] Haunted By Wolves - 002

[REVIEW] Haunted By Wolves – 002

Haunted By Wolves have started to release their string of new singles recently, starting with track titled ‘002.’ Their previous tracks, ‘666’ and ‘Tell Me’ received good reception, making it into some big Spotify playlists – but ‘002’ accompanied by it’s music video, feels like an accomplished piece that show the bands clear direction and sound. Their mysterious intros are still there, along…

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[REVIEW] Medway - Remember August - PRESAVE NOW

Medway are releasing 'Remember August' this Friday 26th! "Remember August is a ballad of emotional projection, featuring some spine chilling vocals and melodic instrumental ambience." Find out more by following the link below! >

Bath based alternative rock group, Medway, are dropping their upcoming track, Remember August, this Friday 26th of February. Formed from experienced musicians, Medway’s first single release, Disconnect only hinted at what the band are capable of. Since then, the Bath group has been fairly quiet, featuring on live streamed gigs such as Komedia with fellow Bath band Squidge raising awareness and…

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[REVIEW] Ragwormers - Space Traveller

[REVIEW] Ragwormers – Space Traveller

Fancy yourself some experimental rock? Look no further than Ragwormers, a south coat rock quintet, combining a multitude of influences into an atmospheric vibe. Their latest track, ‘Space Traveller’ is exactly as described, it’s an other-worldly experience of ambience and mood. Using their instruments to create melodies that feel like it floats lighter than air, ‘Space Traveller’ exhibits a near…

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[REVIEW] THE ONES YOU FORGOT - Desensitized

Check out THE ONES YOU FORGOT in their latest track 'Desensitized.' Available now on all streaming platforms! "Incredible display of vocals and lyricism accompanied by a dynamic performance of instruments in an all round presentation of talent" More ->

Following up from their 2020 single, New Jersey pop rockers, The Ones You Forgot released ‘Desensitized’ earlier this month that only accentuates their flourishing career as a band. Showcasing their spirit in video, The Ones You Forgot are an exciting group to follow, undergoing growth in their expertise with each release. Unlike their previous single, ‘Something For Me,’ this latest track drops…

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[REVIEW] DRONES - Our Hell Is Right Here by Singh Lottay - OUT NOW

DRONES have dropped their latest album 'Our Hell Is Right Here' and @lottaymusic had the pleasure of writing a few words! Comment your thoughts

London based punkers DRONES follow up 2018’s fantastic debut ‘Exiled’ with ‘Our Hell Is Right Here’ – Out now via North American Thousand Island Records and UK’s Lockjaw Records. For fans of Mallory Knox and Rise Against, ‘Our Hell Is Right Here’ is a statement of intent from one of the UK’s bright young punk talents. This album flies out of the gates with opener ‘Please Vacate The Planet’…

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[REVIEW] VOID OF VISION ft Jacob Charlton – Year of The Rat by Singh Lottay

[REVIEW] VOID OF VISION ft Jacob Charlton – Year of The Rat by @lottaymusic

The Australian metal scene is thriving right now and this collaboration between Void of Vision and Thornhill’s Jacob Charlton on a reimagined version of ‘Year of The Rat’ further solidifies the scene’s strength. The original track can be found on the riff laden album Hyperdaze, released in 2019 and was not released as a single at the time. Frontman Jack Bergin explains the reason why the band…