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Live Review: YUNGBLUD at Kentish Town Forum, London, 09/08/2021 | Gigwise
Kentish Town Forum has been unseasonably quiet over the last eighteen months. Normally filled with music fans celebrating the magic that happens on that stage, this iconic theatre is ready to see us all back into the world of excitement that music brings. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better connoisseur for that return than YUNGBLUD. Hours before the show, the venue is enveloped by the now customary pre-show line of black heart club members.
Avant-garde pop music has a new saviour in Allie X
Pop music is hard to perfect, maybe more so than any other genre. We’re living in a time where the ‘Billie Eilish effect’ is helping experimental and unique music push the boundaries and understanding of pop as we know it. While on the originating side of this phenomenon sits the likes of Charli XCX et al. - who've been reinforcing those boundary-pushing ideas, on the south-facing side, creeping on through, comes the new; voices like Allie X.
Babymetal dance along the line between novelty and variety on Metal Galaxy
In the time of PSY and an explosion of East Asian culture across the world, Babymetal and their wonderfully wild take on the already-niche world of metalcore drew attention from the world in a big way. But, for those you who paid attention, you’ve seen the members of this band mature into women more than capable of holding their own on the world stage they’ve been given. Like any band, the Japanese duo have had their battles to contest with.
Bones UK introduce themselves in unapologetic style on self-titled debut
In this time of political turmoil and social unrest that basically feels like we’re living in our own episode of Black Mirror, music is one of the only sources where we can truly express our disdain for ‘The Man’. Russia has Pussy Riot, America has Fever 333. We Brits are in desperate need of an in-yer-face anti-political rock outfit; having women leading the charge would be nice. Enter Bones UK.
Live Review: Babymetal at O2 Academy Brixton, London, 02/07/2019 | Gigwise
Seven years ago, if you’d pitched to your mates going to see a J-Pop Metal fusion act fronted by three “tweenage” Japanese girls, no doubt you’d be met with a look of confusion mixed with a little fear. But it’s not seven years ago, it’s 2019, and fresh from their festival performance at Glastonbury, the line for Babymetal’s one-off Brixton headliner wraps round the building, and then some. If you’ve never been to a Babymetal gig, it’s hard to know what kind of crowd to expect.
Album Review: Yonaka - Don’t Wait ’Til Tomorrow | Gigwise
Bringing fresh rock music to the charts these days seems to be a goliath task. Whether or not such a task crossed Yonaka’s mind when they penned their debut album Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow is almost irrelevant, because they’ve succeeded at it either way. An album filled with furious hooks and witty sing-a-long lyrics, the band may just have cracked the code on how to make a modern guitar album that everyone will love.
Lewis Capaldi 'Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent'
Lewis Capaldi 'Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent' Originality51 Lyrical Content56 Longevity40 Overall Impact53 If you’ve liked what Capaldi’s released up until this point, you’ll like this album. Nevertheless… well, let’s just say the album’s title is ironically representative of its nature Every music journalist up and down the country tasked with the duty of reviewing Lewis Capaldi’s highly anticipated debut album is undoubtedly scratching their heads, riddled with dilemma.
Live Review: Indoor Pets at Scala, London, 17/04/2019 | Gigwise
If, for whatever reason, Indoor Pets are not yet on your radar, it’s about time for you to pay attention. The band released their debut album Be Content back in March to uproarious praise from critics and fans alike. Their tongue-in-cheek power-pop stylings had the Weezer comparisons flooding in, but at the same time, there’s something of a “je-nais-se-quois” quality; something not so easy to put your finger on. So the question now is what makes these gangly Kent-dwelling lads so unique?
Spitfire
Four-piece Norse hardrockers Spitfire has been around for nearly a decade. Massive touring through Europe with legendary artist Doro Pesch finally see them getting recognition. Spitfire has released three albums since 2011. Now ready to release new music. First out is 'Burning Your Shadows'.
Static Fires
Rising Alt Rock combo STATIC FIRES begin their assault on the UK with the release of their mesmerising debut album, Thirteen, out on Friday 10th August. The aspiring riff merchants have also just dropped a new track, Return, which can be streamed via https://youtu.be/hM9qJUOYp9Q .
Matt Mays
JUNO Award-Winning Canadian songwriter Matt Mays, and let you know he’ll be touring with The Gaslight Anthem this summer. The tour will be in support of Mays’ critically acclaimed 2017 full-length, Once Upon A Hell Of A Time…, check out the video for his lead single "NYC Girls".
As Time Fades
Hello, everyone! We're As Time Fades and we just released our debut EP, Growing Season! It's a variety of songs from upbeat to slow acoustic types. This has been in the works for 2 years and we hope you guys like it!
Look North
We're Look North, based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We're a pop punk/emo band releasing our first EP, Countless Days/Restless Nights. These are some of the first songs we wrote as a band and are going a heavier direction while still maintaining the core of what we're about: happy riffs and sad lyrics
Dead By Monday
Glaswegian Punk Rockers DEAD BY MONDAY aim to stake their claim with the release of their debut EP, Almost Punk, out on Friday 27th July. The Scot punks have also just released a lyric video for the explosive track, Dead Souls
My Pleasure
I met myself in Hull, UK, in 1988 when I was born and have been together ever since. I describe myself as “weird pop” because my mum thinks it’s weird. She doesn’t like the ones that use distortion and she describes them as “scratchy”. I’m aiming to release as many albums as possible before I die.
Vrillon
Hey Guys! We are a Bath based alt-rock band called Vrillon. We've just released our latest single 'Don't Be a Part of the Problem', which we're hoping will be as successful as previous track 'Find You'.
Dark Stares
DARK STARES have produced an intoxicating sound that takes from a vast range of areas, spanning from Muse, and Royal Blood, through to Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. The much-praised alt-rock combo release their breath-taking debut album, Darker Days Are Here To Stay, on 11th May
VNDTA
VNDTA unleash an appealing blend of stout riffs, gut wrenching vocals, and unbridled passion. By taking in a glut of influences from Thy Art is Murder, through to No Doubt, VNDTA have crafted a sound that is both unique and potent. The band released their explosive new EP, Pale Glow In April.
Familiar Things
Formed in 2017, Familiar Things is a five-piece pop punk/alternative band from Philadelphia.The band delivers a sound that reflects their surroundings; one shaped in many ways by the Philadelphia punk revolution of recent times.
Crashes
We are Crashes from Glasgow! We combine pop sensibilities with emotional heft; angular, heavy breakdowns juxtapose with dreamy guitar lines to achieve a wide and unique result. Our EP 'The Lightning Age' is out now via Apple Music, Spotify, etc.
Forever Unclean
We formed in early 2015 and have been touring all over Europe ever since, playing clubs and smaller festivals, building a following while playing with bands like The Bombpops, Beach Slang, The Smith Street Band, Gnarwolves & Free Throw etc.
Upside Down
Spanish pop-punks Upside Down continue to scale the Spanish alternative scene with the release of impressive debut LP "Scars Are Forever". aking influence from across rock with an urgent, emotive and instrumentally astute delivery.
Cassus
We're a chaotic hardcore/emo band from Norwich, UK who play passionate, angry political music with an infusion of philosophical introspection that we hope provokes thought in our listeners as well as the raw emotion expressed by our sound.
Taken
With Regard To is the first new release from legendary SoCal melodic hardcore outfit, Taken, in fourteen years. The Other People Records released EP shows the band matching, if not exceeding, the raw ferocity that made them so influential in their heyday.
I CAN, I CAN’T
Guitar & Drum beat combo. Heavy riffs with intense and crazy with existential and misanthropic view to create a sense of desperation in the music yet keep it weird and uncomfortable.
Pessimist
Yo everyone, we are Pessimist! We try to write and play Pop Punk in a way that is different to other similar-sounding bands of our genre. We like to play shows, write music, eat good food and hang out with good friends. The video for our new single "Boneless" is attached, so please check it out. Pea
Blueprints
We're Blueprints hailing from Leeds UK we've been a band for 6 months we're just a couple of regular local boys who have a passion for punk rock and we've just released our debut e.p "0113" on Spotify. If you're into fast energetic, melodic and anthemic punk rock then check us out
AViVA
“BRN” is AViVA’s battle cry and it’s visceral hook “burn, burn, burn, in the fire” is a throwback to the image of witch burnings. As she puts it “This is my F*ck you to anyone who dares to put me in a box”.
My Cruel Summer
Hey everyone. Our band is called My Cruel Summer and we’re a punk/americana band from New Jersey. We released our self titled debut album in August 2017. Now we have an upcoming EP called “Lower Voices” set to be released May 21st 2018. You can find all our music on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music.
Rad Horror
On Anti Teenage Sensation Part 1, Scott’s incredible command of the loud-soft dynamic as a songwriter and the power it can wield calls to mind the golden age of 90’s indie rock while also referencing more recent standouts like Brand New or Moose Blood.
Gold Phoenix
Hi guys, we're three men who play Garage Rock music, we sound like if Billy Corgan somehow squeezed his way into The Black Keys. We've played all around the country as well as our first headline European tour in Feb & March. We've played with some established bands and even X-Pac from WWE...WAT? yes
Blossom Hill
Cowabunga dudes! Here's something for the fans of 90's punk rock, when sound was loud and kickflips high. May I present you Blossom Hill from Finland with their new song "Under the North Star".
BEAR CHEST
Hello, we're Bear Chest, A heavy three piece from Sheffield who love riffs and beer. We're due to release our second EP - "Leather and Sweat" on the 4th May
Sea Lilies
Newish band of 3 guys who have been in a bunch of other bands in the past - most recently Dead Mechanical and Sick Sick Birds
Project Revise
We're a brand new pop punk band from the UK, near Birmingham. Our sound is inspired by bands such as Millencolin, Blink 182 and NFG! Our debut E.P was out in December 2017 and we have 3 music videos from this so far. You can hear us on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube etc!
Sharks Can’t Hold Hands
Yo! I write acoustic punk songs, generally about whatever happens to be on my mind that day. Drawing influence from the worlds of ska, rockabilly & folk - all about that raw DIY sound.
I Feel Fine
Hey! We're I Feel Fine from Brighton (emo/indie/punk - FFO Topshelf Records), we just released a brand new music video for our 3rd single out of our EP "Long Distance Celebration" that will be out on May the 4th via Failure By Design Records, we hope you'll enjoy it!
Corky’s Leather Jacket
This is the Mesa street Punk band, Corkys Leather Jacket!. Classic formula of old-school punk.
Low Standards, High Fives
We are a 5 piece band from Turin (Italy). 3 guitars are better than 2. Our first LP was released on 31th of march via Engineer Records (UK). If you like old emo stuff like Christie Front Drive, American Football, Mineral, give us a chance.
The Split Seconds
We deliver a bold brand of raw 70's-style punk with undertones of reggae, rockabilly, classic pop, and garage rock. Our upcoming album "Counterfeit Reality" documents our experience as a punk band in the ultimate government town and being fed up with insulation, excess, abstractions, and lies.
JosephKid
Hi! We are JosephKid from Hungary. Our first EP Not For Sail is out and we hope you like it! We will release our 13 track album soon.
Pinned in Place
Hey, Punktastic! We're a DIY band from Southern California. We have just premiered our new full length, "Rubbernecking at the Gates of Hell." I'm really proud of it. We wrote it quickly and tracked it live to create a sense of urgency.
Sisteray
We are Sisteray, four boys from East London and like to think we tell it how it is through our songs. No.1 is we LOVE playing live. Last year we had great reation to our 15 Minutes project - exactly 15 minutes of our new recorded music 5 songs edited to the second. About to unleash our new EP
Love Ghost
Hey guys, we're Love Ghost and we'd love for you to listen to our latest track 'Scarlett Letter'.
Century Thief
The best description of us came from a sound engineer in Montreal, who called our sound trash lounge folk prog rock. Taking influence from the likes of Broken Social Scene, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, and Wilco, it seems pretty apt. We’re noisy and melodic, with a hint of salty nostalgia.
Raw In Sect
Greek progressive metal/rock act RAW IN SECT have unveiled the video for “Arena”, taken from their forthcoming new album “Kitro” which is slated for release on July 6th.
AViVA
Hi there! Here's the new video for AViVA’s latest single “DROWN”, which she directed herself, working with Jefferton James. “DROWN” has amassed over 2.5 million streams across all platforms, is a deeper exploration into the concept of isolation!
Vitamin X
Hi, getting in touch with Modern Man the new single from Vitamin X! Around since the late '90s, the longstanding Amsterdam based hardcore outfit have just signed to Southern Lord!
The Genetik Pets
Hello!We are a punk rock band from Athens.We have released one LP (Breakfast) in 2016 and one EP(Mein Klein) in 2017
Blake Kardashian
Hello! I've been a touring musician for the past decade, playing in bands punk such as DC Fallout, Sic Waiting, and Hit the Switch. Though I grew up playing metal and punk rock, I'm also a huge fan of pop. My first solo album attempts to capture heavier and softer styles in ten tracks. Thank you!
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