The Queens EP follows an album released earlier in the year. One which makes me rather cross to be honest. Because, whilst I have not
Read moreDiners – Three (Asian Man Records, 2016)
This is yet another new one for me from Asian Man Records. I wasn’t really sure what I should be expecting, having done absolutely no
Read moreBeach Slang – A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings (Polyvinyl / Big Scary Monsters, 2016)
I’ve heard the name Beach Slang doing the rounds for around a year or so now, and after hearing a couple of tracks online, I
Read moreThe Fairweather Band – Meow (Specialist Subject, 2016)
The Fairweather Band (TFB) are completely new to me, I’ll level with you. This album, Meow, is their debut album, which came out earlier this
Read moreDepartures – Death Touches Us, from the Moment We Begin to Love (Holy Roar, 2016)
It would be far too easy, especially upon hearing ‘Sleepless’, the opener to Departures third album, to describe them as the UK’s answer to Touché
Read moreWonk Unit – Mr Splashy (TNS Records, 2016)
This is going to be one of those awkward reviews in that I am acquainted with some members of Wonk Unit, and also some of
Read moreAgainst Me! – Shape Shift With Me (Total Treble Records / Xtra Mile, 2016)
So, a confession: I heard about Against Me! a little late and by the time I checked them out I was completely underwhelmed. Polished ‘punk’
Read moreGreat Apes – California Heart (Asian Man Records, 2016)
Well, what can I say, other than Mike Park at Asian Man is on a total roll at the moment, with yet another great release.
Read moreApologies, I Have None – Pharmacie (Holy Roar, 2016)
The thing that always attracted me to Apologies, I Have None was their brutal honesty. It is what it says on the tin, quite literally.
Read moreState Line Records, Boston – an introduction
What up crazy dog people and crazy cat people (and general cray-zeeez)? This article is a bit of an introduction to a label based in
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