Aside from their first release in 1999, I’ve not really listened to American Football that much as they always felt like the ‘much softer side’
Read moreClayface – Don’t Hold Your Breath (Horn & Hoof, 2017)
These guys are from Greater Manchester and play what I suppose could best be described as melodic hardcore / skate punk largely influenced by the
Read more88 Fingers Louie – Thank You For Being A Friend (Bird Attack, 2017)
Last time 88 Fingers Louie released an album, we had a Labour government, I was sporting questionable facial hair and international terrorism was not as
Read moreMatilda’s Scoundrels – As the Tide Turns (TNSrecords, 2017)
So, whilst being the best boat-themed-folk-punk band in Hastings may not sound that special, Matilda’s Scoundrels have, in three short years, built themselves quite a
Read moreThe Young Hearts – Honestly, I’m Just Thinking (Primordial Records, 2017)
The title Honestly, I’m Just Thinking and the record label name gave me some kind of mental image that this was going to be some
Read moreThe Movielife – Cities in Search of a Heart (Rise Records, 2017)
Sometimes you find things that you never had any intention of looking for. New York band The Movielife are such an example for me. Having
Read moreSiberian Meat Grinder – Metal Bear Stomp (Destiny Records, 2017)
This just sounded too absurd to pass up. With a band name and album title like that, and the hilarious artwork (of a bear dressed
Read moreThe Dopamines – Tales of Interest (Plasterer Records / Rad Girlfriend Records)
First off, The Dopamines are incredible. I will accept no arguments. Word. I tell thee. Yo. However, given they’ve been around for over 10 years,
Read moreBeach Slang – We Were Babies & We Were Dirtbags [Quiet Slang] (Polyvinyl, 2017)
Admittedly, I was something of a late adopter of Beach Slang’s music. As I noted in my review of their second full length, A Loud
Read moreIron Chic – You Can’t Stay Here (Sideonedummy, 2017)
Oh, Iron Chic, how I love thee. Welcome back, my much loved audio friends. Truly it is a rare thing these days for a band
Read more