Custody / The Phoenix Foundation – split 7in (Little Rocket Records) When Graeme Philliskirk hit me up about this one, he said he wasn’t going
Read moreThe Living End – Wunderbar (BMG / Rise Records, 2018)
Music at its best is supposed to evoke something in you. Maybe it’s something as simple as liking the sound of someone’s voice. Maybe the
Read moreBlessthefall – Hard Feelings (Rise Records, 2018)
Before I dive into this review, I’ve got a confession to make to all three of the readers of my reviews. As much as I
Read moreAmerican Nightmare – s/t (Rise Records, 2018)
Now this one was always going to be a contentious one. I have many fond memories of rocking the first full length, Background Music (Reflections
Read moreFor the Fallen Dreams – Six (Rise Records, 2018)
To some, metalcore is the dirtiest of all words uttered to metal fans. To some it conjures the unrelenting mosh metal meets hardcore hybrid of
Read moreHot Water Music – Light It Up (Rise Records, 2017)
Hot Water Music (along with bands such as Avail – R.I.P) are notorious for being hardworking, constantly on tour, and immune to anything approaching mainstream
Read moreMake Them Suffer – Worlds Apart (Rise Records, 2017)
I don’t know why Editor Tony keeps giving me these types of records to review. ‘Yeah but you used to be in a hardcore band
Read moreEighteen Visions – XVIII Rise Records
Ahhhhh 18 Visions!! Was there ever a band belched forth from the sewer of 90’s straight edge hardcore that inspired such acidic vitriol or fawning adulation in equal measure? It’s been quite a journey for the California metallic hardcore pretty boys.
Read moreThe Flatliners – Inviting Light (Rise Records / Dine Alone Records, 2017)
The Flatliners are a much loved punk rock band from Ontario, Canada, and this, Inviting Light, is their fifth studio album, and their first on
Read moreDave Hause – Bury Me in Philly (Rise Records, 2017)
I’ve got a great deal affection for a large proportion music Dave Hause has been putting out or involved in over the last 15 years
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