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REVIEWS


bdroom 'Bedroom'
A dreamy reflection of life, lost love, and experiences gained with the maturity of a shoegaze band already way ahead of their time.
Jul 15, 2020


Boris 'No'
By keeping track lengths short and focusing more on thrashing them out, Boris have produced one of their more accessible albums to date,
Jul 9, 2020


Pabst 'Deuce Ex Machina'
A fuzz laden extravaganza that blends a range of influences from punk to surf rock.
Jun 15, 2020


Tim Burgess 'I Love The New Sky'
Tim Burgess has continued to draw on his strengths on his most recent outing and it’s resulted in one of his finest solo albums to date.
May 22, 2020


Psychic Markers, 'Psychic Markers'
Psychic Markers’ self-titled third LP delves into themes of human nature and mortality while taking us on an storm riding journey.
May 8, 2020


Mark Lanegan 'Straight Songs of Sorrow'
Mark Lanegan has certainly been busy lately. This week sees the release of his twelfth studio solo album.
May 4, 2020


Ed O'Brien, 'Earth'
Radiohead guitarist's debut solo album is what you'd expect from a Radiohead guitarist. Which is nothing like you'd expect, of course.
Apr 16, 2020


The Strokes 'The New Abnormal'
The Strokes' latest album, 'The New Abnormal' shows signs that the band are putting their turbulent past behind them.
Apr 10, 2020


Nine Inch Nails 'Ghosts V: Together, Ghosts VI: Locusts'
Instrumental albums unexpectedly drop for free on Nine Inch Nails' official website with a projection of the times we're in today.
Mar 29, 2020


Pearl Jam 'Gigaton'
A triumphant return from the godfathers of grunge.
Mar 27, 2020


Mark Lanegan Band 'Somebody's Knocking'
With no signs of slowing down with age, Mark Lanegan continues to mould his influences into finely crafted albums.
Mar 15, 2020


Greg Dulli 'Random Desire'
After 30 years spanning The Afghan Whigs and The Gutter Twins, not to mention more collaborations and contributions that can be counted,...
Mar 15, 2020


Chain Wallet 'Chain Wallet'
A beautifully morose lo-fi debut from Norwegian trio.
Oct 11, 2016


Live Review: Pup/Solids/Shit Present, The Joiners, Southampton
The dream's certainly not over for PUP on a lively night in Southampton.
Sep 2, 2016


A Grave With No Name 'Wooden Mask'
Both desolate and uplifting, sometimes the simple things work best.
Jul 28, 2016


Jeff Beck 'Loud Hailer'
Veteran guitarist has some things he wants to get off his chest. But in the fast paced world of politics, but has he left it too late?
Jul 21, 2016


Eric Copeland 'Black Bubblegum'
Experimental musician releases his most accessible work to date.
Jul 14, 2016


Live Review: Pearl Jam, Milton Keynes Bowl
Seattle rockers show why they stand as the last men of grunge at the finale of their Lightning Bolt tour.
Jul 11, 2016


The Mirror Trap 'Simulations'
High energy anthems combine with a healthy feeling of nineties nostalgia on an album that should only be played at full volume.
Jul 5, 2016


Albany Down 'The Outer Reach'
This London-based rock quartet didn't seem to get the memo about rock being dead.
Jun 17, 2016


Sari Schorr 'A Force of Nature'
Great lyrics and a voice that simmers combine to create a masterclass in singing the blues.
Jun 7, 2016


James 'Girl At The End Of The World'
After a career that spans four decades, can the Manchester legends offer anything new on their 14th studio album?
Mar 18, 2016


Shearwater 'Jet Plane and Oxbow'
Texan multi-instrumentalists quietly release a powerful ninth album.
Jan 24, 2016


Live Review: Tall Ships, The Oobleck, Birmingham
Recreating their studio sound live proves to be a tall order for Tall Ships.
Jul 16, 2014


Live Review: The Dandy Warhols, Bristol
Portland's laid back alt-rockers pass through Bristol's Anson Rooms
Jul 8, 2014


The Afghan Whigs 'Do To The Beast'
After 16 years, Greg Dulli doesn't just dust off the Whigs' cobwebs, he storms through them.
Apr 15, 2014


Live Review: Mark Lanegan, Birmingham Institute
The brooding singer/songwriter comes to Birmingham on the release of his Imitations album.
Nov 2, 2013


Tall Ships 'Everything Touching'
Lots of loops and catchy riffs culminate in a strong debut album from Falmouth trio.
Oct 8, 2012


My Morning Jacket 'Evil Urges'
A diverse range of musical styles helps the Kentucky rockers satisfy their evil urges - and they sure have fun doing it.
Jun 10, 2008
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