Black Star Riders bring new chemistry and energy to the table with their fourth record, Another State of Grace. Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick is no stranger to the scene with stints under his belt with bands like New Model Army, The Almighty, and a later version of Thin Lizzy. Along with classic Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham, Black Star Riders set into motion … [Read more...] about Black Star Riders: Another State of Grace – Review
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Pom Pom Squad: Ow – EP Review
Pom Pom Squad return with new EP Ow, smouldering in emotionally heavy tracks that flit between grungy-punk loveliness and stripped-back honesty. Contemplative punk is a phrase that comes to mind when listening to Pom Pom Squads new EP Ow. The band are perfectly at home ripping up the script with heavy, fuzz-laden guitars as they are with taking a step back and letting lead … [Read more...] about Pom Pom Squad: Ow – EP Review
CRX: Peek – Review
The second release from CRX and one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century, Nick Valensi is groovy, overwhelming, and energetic CRX, the side project of The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi, are almost a secret amongst music fans. With the release of their first album, New Skin, in 2016 – Valensi proved he didn’t need to rely on his other Strokes bandmates. New … [Read more...] about CRX: Peek – Review
Penguin Café: Handfuls of Night – Review
Penguin Café return with another impressive mix of genres and ideas amidst soaring melodies and orchestral clarity in new album Handfuls of Night. Penguin Café represent a disparate collective of musicians operating within the cracks between pop, classical, ambient and folk. The troupe were brought together in 2009 by Arthur Jeffes and their genre-twisting sounds take their … [Read more...] about Penguin Café: Handfuls of Night – Review
STIMULI: Ripple – Track and Video Review
Oakland hard rockers STIMULI release the video for track Ripple, working with the tracks intense and shifting sound to create a coherent whole. STIMULI are a band that like to keep creating. Their hard rock sound is renowned for its riff-soaked melodies and thoughtful lyrics which makes them a perfect candidate for artistic videos. That’s exactly why they’ve gone back to … [Read more...] about STIMULI: Ripple – Track and Video Review
Swedish Death Candy: Are You Nervous? – Review
The sound of Swedish Death Candy is just the vibe I needed for my jaded ears this morning. I hoped to hear a band with a new attitude, and it looks like this is what I’ve been waiting for... The new album entitled Are You Nervous? reflects the current climate of political turmoil in the UK. Fear and anxiety are strong concepts throughout the record. However, it didn't make me … [Read more...] about Swedish Death Candy: Are You Nervous? – Review