Review: Wither Machine – ‘Hayfever’

⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fresh take on singing about the seasons South coast alternative rock band Wither Machine have today released ‘Hayfever’, their third single of the year, and the title track of their ‘Hayfever’ era. Climate change has featured heavily in a lot of songs lately, but Wither Machine have a fresh take on it: a […]

Review: Sketchshow – ‘Chrysalis’

⭐⭐⭐⭐Delightfully fresh Southampton’s Sketchshow have released their first single since 2018 EP Patchwork. After spending the years in between releases “honing their craft” and taking inspiration from genres across the musical spectrum, ‘Chrysalis’ is a sonically shapeshifting delight that does exactly what they want it to do: bring eclectic sounds from prog and math rock […]

Review: The Killers – Imploding The Mirage

⭐⭐⭐A mature new sound from The Killers falls short of their indie spark After a couple of postponements, 00s icons of indie synth-rock The Killers have finally released their sixth studio album, Imploding The Mirage, available now via Island Records. Having rocketed to fame in 2004 for with the monumental concept album Hot Fuss, their […]

Song by Song Review: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death

Dublin’s Fontaines D.C surprised fans when they announced that their sophomore album, A Hero’s Death, would be released little over a year after the triumphant success of their debut Dogrel. Listening to the complete album, it becomes clear that this was not a play at staying relevant in the ever-shifting modern music scene, but a fight […]

Review: YUNGBLUD – ‘Strawberry Lipstick’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright, brash & bold Doncaster up-and-coming rock star YUNGBLUD has released a new single, ‘Strawberry Lipstick’. The new song puts his punk influences at the forefront of the song, beginning with some screeching feedback and a scream of “This is a song about someone I love”. This bold intro sets the tone for a […]

Review: The Novus – ‘Man On The Bridge’

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Man On The Bridge’ will inject new life into your playlists Birmingham up-and-coming band The Novus are releasing their newest track ‘Man On The Bridge’ on July 3rd, which will be available through all digital platforms. ‘Man On The Bridge’ is powerful rock piece which crafts their genre-spanning influences into an alternative summer track […]

Review: Bad Cop/Bad Cop – The Ride

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punk perfection Californian punk band Bad Cop/ Bad Cop are back with their third studio album The Ride, released June 19 via Fat Wreck Chords. Following on from the empowering feminist rock of their first two records, The Ride revitalises modern punk music with a bold sense of humanity and community. The optimistic celebration […]

Review: IDLES – ‘Mr. Motivator’

⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inspirational anthem As fans eagerly await IDLES’ third LP, the Bristol band have given fans a taste of the new sound with the first track, ‘Mr. Motivator’. It’s been well received by fans, for its motivational lyrics and classic IDLES sound, and has quickly become a staple of alternative workout playlists. The booming […]

Review: Fontaines D.C – ‘A Hero’s Death’

Check out the brand new single from Ireland’s Fontaines D.C.

Review: The Strokes – The New Abnormal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This eclectic mix of sounds makes for a roaring success Titans of indie rock The Strokes are back with their brand-new album, The New Abnormal. An eclectic mix of old and new influences, from the classic post punk of the 1980s to early 00s indie with the addition of modern electronica, The New Abnormal […]