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A Gritty, Dirty, Whiskey-Soaked Debut - And She’s Not America’s Sweetheart!

Published on September 18, 2015 by Review from old page

Elle King, a 26 year old who grew up in Ohio, the daughter of comedian Rob Schneider and...

Does Primitive Parts' Debut Album Rest In The Shadows?

Published on September 17, 2015 by Review from old page

The outro of the last track on Primitive Parts' debut album is an improvised...

Lady Lamb's 'After' Shows Continued Ability To Impress

Published on September 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Eight albums in eight years is good going. Hell, the Beatles only managed seven in seven...

Bob Moses Debut Offers Alternative To Traditional Dance Music

Published on September 15, 2015 by Review from old page

I first heard of Bob Moses in some pre-festival research at the end of last year. I found...

Blessthefall Return With Crowd Pleaser

Published on September 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Who can forget this band's spectacular debut? When they broke onto the alternative scene...

Huntress Cement Place In Metal Scene With New Album Static

Published on September 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Five years after their debut EP, ‘Off With Her Head’, and two phenomenal albums later,...

The World Is A Beautiful Place & Am I No Longer Afraid To Die Return...

Published on September 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Though affiliated, and often lumped in, with the current emo resurgence (it's not a...

Richard Hawley Strolls Through Hollow Meadows On Masterful New LP

Published on September 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Sheffield ballader proves he’s one of Britain’s finest with eighth album. In...

Five Finger Death Punch... The New Superstars Of Metal?

Published on September 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Admittedly before this album I had only heard a few tracks by Five Finger Death Punch...

Shannon & The Clams' Showcase Passion & Sincerity In 'Gone By The Dawn'

Published on September 10, 2015 by Review from old page

In the video game series Fallout, a most curious atmosphere is created. Set in a...

How Do They Do It? Another Epic Iron Maiden Album

Published on September 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Five years and a major health crisis later, Iron Maiden return with the 92 minute epic...

The Wonder Years 'No Closer To Heaven'... Their Best Album Yet?

Published on September 07, 2015 by Review from old page

If you thought ‘The Greatest Generation’ was the best album The Wonder Years could...

Battles Enter Unchartered Territory With 'La Di Da Di'

Published on September 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Much ado was made (and, honestly, will still be made in reviews of this album) about...

The World Isn’t Ready For Black Tongue’s 'The Unconquerable Dark'

Published on September 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Watching the flailing limbs of the crowd, when Hull’s heavyweights Black Tongue supported...

Ella Eyre's Debut 'Feline' Is Sassy & Pretty Darn Amazing

Published on September 05, 2015 by Review from old page

Ella Eyre has not had it easy! Despite stomping onto the scene back in 2013 with #1...

Five Finger Death Punch 'Got Your Six'... A New Album With A Familiar Sound

Published on September 04, 2015 by Review from old page

I would like to say first of all, I am an old Five Finger Death Punch fan. My expectations...

Jamie Lawson... A Superb Record From A Very Talented Musician

Published on September 04, 2015 by Review from old page

Overnight success doesn’t come to many, but for Jamie Lawson, the opportunity to open...

Public Image Ltd Aren't Ready For A Quiet Life Just Yet

Published on September 04, 2015 by Review from old page

Poor Nora, I feel for her. When she asked her husband  John Lydon  to fix the...

Craig Finn's Solo Project Delivers Americana In Abundance

Published on September 01, 2015 by Review from old page

Like many, my first exposure to Craig Finn’s speak-sing cadence was The Hold Steady’s...

The Black Tambourines Return With Lo-Fi Surf Punk Fun

Published on September 01, 2015 by Review from old page

Following the release of their acclaimed debut album in 2014 Falmouth’s finest quartet The...

Foals Morph With Fast Paced 'What Went Down'

Published on September 01, 2015 by Review from old page

As the title track of Foals’ fourth album, 'What Went Down', tears open with a chaotic...

Lou Barlow's 'Brace The Wave'... A Minimalistic Masterpiece

Published on August 29, 2015 by Review from old page

This is the first solo album after a six year gap from former founding member of Dinosaur...

The Libertines Return With 'Anthems For Doomed Youth'

Published on August 28, 2015 by Review from old page

OK so after the band’s inevitable disintegration eleven years ago, The Libertines are back...

Resurrection, The Key For Willis Earl Beal's 'Noctunes'

Published on August 27, 2015 by Review from old page

Seeking solace from battles with insomnia, record labels, homelessness, marriage and the...

Get Caught Up In Kelpe’s 'The Curved Line'

Published on August 27, 2015 by Review from old page

As someone who dabbles into electronic music, doesn’t really have much knowledge on the...

Ryn Weaver's 'The Fool' Misses The Mark

Published on August 26, 2015 by Review from old page

3,946,613. That’s quite a large number. One minute thirty seconds of music. A small amount...

Infinity Girl Return With Very Different Sound

Published on August 26, 2015 by Review from old page

When Brooklyn-based four piece, Infinity Girl, released their debut album ‘Stop Being On...

Motörhead's 'Bad Magic', So Good We Reviewed It Twice

Published on August 25, 2015 by Review from old page

Ladies and gentleman, I’m honored to introduce to you the 22nd masterpiece from none other...

Introducing Wu-Wu - A Colourful New Addition To The Vada-Vada Collective

Published on August 25, 2015 by Review from old page

Subba-Cultcha always welcomes the chance to introduce a new intriguing artist whose...

Welcome To The Howling Tones Introduce Debut LP 'Green & Blues'

Published on August 23, 2015 by Review from old page

A band of four who appear to have known each other from junior school days and have bumped...

Donovan Wolfington Pull No Punches With 'How To Treat The Ones You Love'

Published on August 23, 2015 by Review from old page

New Orleans rockers Donovan Wolfington's latest album, How to Treat the Ones You Love,...

Turn-Up The Volume, Shitwife's Debut 'Big Lad' Will Blow You Away

Published on August 23, 2015 by Review from old page

I was on holiday when this album arrived in my inbox, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on...

Eskimo Callboy's 'Crystals' Packs A Punch

Published on August 20, 2015 by Review from old page

The eccentric Eskimo Callboys return rocking their spiked jackets, sequin-lined blazers...

The Bohicas Strut Their Indie Stuff On Debut 'The Making Of'

Published on August 20, 2015 by Review from old page

I think one of the reasons Royal Blood were so successful is because their gritty, heavy...

Disturbed Make Surprisingly Fresh Comeback On ‘Immortalised’

Published on August 19, 2015 by Review from old page

The blunt truth of Chicago metallers Disturbed’s comeback is regardless of any hype that’s...

Stray From The Path Turn Up The Heat Against The 'Subliminal Criminals'

Published on August 19, 2015 by Review from old page

Stray From The Path have never been categorized as your typical hardcore metal/punk band...

Rock & Roll Icons Motörhead Return With 22nd Studio Album ‘Bad Magic’

Published on August 17, 2015 by Review from old page

It’s rare for a band that releases such ear-ringing music to become a household name even...

The Decline's 'Resister', Rabble Rousing Fury From Australian Skate Punks

Published on August 17, 2015 by Review from old page

Skate punk is a sub-genre that combines the breakneck pace of melodic hardcore with the...

Michael Stasis Recieves His Musical Introduction With 'RIP III'

Published on August 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Writing hundreds of songs in countless bedrooms in many different cities, that’s Michael...

Kagoule Enter The Radar With 'Urth'

Published on August 14, 2015 by Review from old page

When Subba-Cultcha reviewed Nottingham based Kagoule’s live show in Leeds back in April,...

Frank Carter And The Three Rattlesnakes 'Blossom' On To The Scene

Published on August 14, 2015 by Review from old page

After parting ways with Gallows and some heavy criticism of the scene and the formation of...

Counterparts Discuss Poetic Death With 'Tragedy Will Find Us'

Published on August 13, 2015 by Review from old page

Ontario five piece Counterparts enter the studio once again with nothing but a heavy heart...

Wearing Scars Surpass Expectations With 'A Thousand Words'

Published on August 13, 2015 by Review from old page

The star studded, Northampton-based rockers Wearing Scars have outdone themselves and...

The Next Great Metal Act? Rivers Of Nihil Return With 'Monarchy'

Published on August 13, 2015 by Review from old page

With the album ‘Monarchy’, Rivers of Nihil may have just become the next great death metal...

Dornik's Debut Highlights The Genius Of The Drummer

Published on August 11, 2015 by Review from old page

I’ve always felt a bit sorry for drummers. Let me clarify, when I say that, my sympathy...

Bullet For My Valentine Are Set To Reclaim Their Throne

Published on August 10, 2015 by Review from old page

Bullet for my Valentine were one of the biggest UK metal bands of the late noughties,...

Battlecross Ensure Metal Is As Relevant As Ever With 'Rise To Power'

Published on August 10, 2015 by Review from old page

Michigan’s loudest sons are back, dragging classic metal into the modern world with ‘Rise...

Totally Mild Provide Bittersweet End To Summer With 'Down Tme'

Published on August 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Originally a solo project under the same name, Totally Mild has expanded to incorporate...

Texan Riff-Lords The Sword Return With ‘High Country’ & A Different Retro Flavour

Published on August 06, 2015 by Review from old page

For the past ten years, The Sword have stood out amongst their peers. They’ve carried the...

The Sound Of The Underground According To Hummune

Published on August 06, 2015 by Review from old page

The underground metal scene in the UK just now is thriving.  It’s probably healthier...

Miss May I Hit Their Stride On ‘Deathless’

Published on August 05, 2015 by Review from old page

Five albums in is a fairly accomplished stage for any metal band to find themselves at,...

Haiku Salut Invoke A Sense Of Powerless With 'Etch To Etch

Published on August 04, 2015 by Review from old page

This was a bit of a pot luck for me, intriguing band name and that’s all I knew about them...

Chelsea Wolfe Welcomes You To Her Nightmares On ‘Abyss’

Published on August 03, 2015 by Review from old page

Looking for some new uplifting folk music, designed to send you into a state of bliss and...

Tighter Than Ever: Krisiun Return With 'Forged In Fury'

Published on July 30, 2015 by Review from old page

Death metal stalwarts Krisiun are back with ’Forged in Fury’.  The Brazilian trio...

Cattle Decapitation Paint A Grim View Of The World With 'The Anthropocene Extinction'

Published on July 29, 2015 by Review from old page

Deathgrind veterans Cattle Decapitation return with ‘The Anthropocene Extinction‘,...

Benjamin Clementine's 'At Least For Now' Is Timeless

Published on July 29, 2015 by Review from old page

It is a rare statement through most mainstream music to suggest an act brings a sense of...

Does Lamb of God's ‘VII: Sturm Und Drang’ Scratch The Itch?

Published on July 28, 2015 by Review from old page

Lamb of God are back after a difficult 3 year break. ‘VII: Sturm und Drang’ sees the 5...

Lianne La Havis's 'Blood' Drips Jamaican Experimentation

Published on July 27, 2015 by Review from old page

'Blood' marks the welcome return to the music scene for Lianne La Havas, who wanted to...

Will Soulfly's 'Archangel' Build On Bands Cult Status?

Published on July 27, 2015 by Review from old page

Soulfly will be releasing their latest album "Archangel" on 14th August. ...

The Maccabees Ring Out The Beauty Of Dark Nights In South London

Published on July 26, 2015 by Review from old page

Despite intra-band tensions, album number four may well be their masterpiece. With...

Eleventh Dream Day Give Their All On ‘Works for Tomorrow’

Published on July 24, 2015 by Review from old page

One of the most rewarding aspects of writing about music is the amount of artists you...

'The Taste Of Mark Morriss' Is Simply Wonderful

Published on July 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Totally intrigued by this one, I must admit. I used to love The Bluetones back in my uni...

'The Heart Is A Monster' - Failure's Successful Comeback

Published on July 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Since splitting in 1997, alt space-rockers Failure went their separate ways, leaving fans...

Eat The Gun Use Every Rock Cliche' In The Book For 'Howlinwood'

Published on July 20, 2015 by Review from old page

I am always pretty wary of record company recommendations that state that their latest...

Brash and Bold; The Spitfires Debut Revives Mod Mentality

Published on July 17, 2015 by Review from old page

Absolutely the jammiest thing in London by a mile since the recent jamboree jam-off...

Plaza Francia's 'A New Tango Songbook': An Uplifting Experience

Published on July 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Let me begin my review of Plaza Francia’s album, A New Tango Songbook, by saying that...

We Came As Romans' Self-Titled Is An Album To Be Proud Of

Published on July 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Following the success of their first three albums, ‘To Plant a Seed’, ‘Understanding What...

Creepoid's 'Cemetery Highrise Slum' Is Definitely Worth A Listen

Published on July 13, 2015 by Review from old page

When Creepoid’s lead vocalist, Sean Miller, described the Philadelphia-based band’s third...

Frankie & The Heartstrings 'Decency'; The Soundtrack To The Summer?

Published on July 09, 2015 by Review from old page

On 10th July the quirky Sunderland boys Frankie and The Heartstrings released their third...

Sleaford Mods 'Key Markets', An Understanding Of Dole Queue Politics

Published on July 09, 2015 by Review from old page

The deeply perceptive outrage of a skilled social commentator. The socially...

Mutoid Man Go For The Jugular With 'Bleeder'

Published on July 07, 2015 by Review from old page

What may have started as three accomplished artists simply stretching each others...

Is Lucy Rose Turning Into Foxes?

Published on July 07, 2015 by Review from old page

My immediate response to Lucy Rose’s ‘Work It Out’ is that it is a somewhat unremarkable,...

Pega Monstro Pay Homage To Girl Power With 'Alfarroba'

Published on July 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Portuguese sisters Júlia and Maria Reis have a bunch of experience under their...

Refused Move On From The Past With 'Freedom'

Published on July 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Preservation of legacy isn’t a common topic in rock anymore. The mindset of a band...

Citizen Create Euphoric Limbo In 'Everybody Is Going To Heaven'

Published on July 06, 2015 by Review from old page

After a successful run with their first album ‘Youth’, the five piece known as Citizen...

Wolf Alice's 'My Love Is Cool': A Sinister, Magical Journey

Published on July 02, 2015 by Review from old page

Oh my. Wolf Alice. I actually can't tell whether you're trying to terrify the life out of...

Wilson's Unapologetic 'Right To Rise' Is Massive

Published on June 29, 2015 by Review from old page

The name ‘Wilson’ is probably the plainest, least emotive band name in the world, which is...

Vienna Ditto's 'Circle' Ticks All The Right Boxes

Published on June 29, 2015 by Review from old page

This London-based duo has been a staple of the live music circuit for years. Now, having...

Grimm Grimm's New Album Is Completely Mesmerising

Published on June 29, 2015 by Review from old page

Grimm Grimm has been floating amongst the London psych scene for a while now: opening...

Joywave ‘How Do You Feel Now?’

Published on June 27, 2015 by Review from old page

How do I feel now? Epic, Joywave, I feel epic. I feel like summer is here and I’m driving...

Senses Fail Reach Higher Ground On 'Pull the Thorns From Your Heart'

Published on June 25, 2015 by Review from old page

Senses Fail could let this stage of their career be easy if they wanted to. Having created...

No Joy Experience Aggressive Euphoria In 'More Faithful'

Published on June 24, 2015 by Review from old page

Shoegazers No Joy return with their third album 'More Faithful' (released 8th June via...

Alias Kid Get Phenomenal Reaction To 'Revolt To Revolt'

Published on June 23, 2015 by Review from old page

Wow this band has some very famous fans – Tom out of Kasabian, Man City’s very own Sergio...

Between The Buried And Me Return With The Complex 'Coma Ecliptic'

Published on June 19, 2015 by Review from old page

Between the Buried and Me’s latest release is an album that is both crushingly heavy and...

Ghouls Spark Unique Pop-Punk With 'Great Expectations 2'

Published on June 18, 2015 by Review from old page

Shortly before the release of their second EP this July, it's about time everyone takes a...

Dance Gavin Dance Born To Bestow ‘Instant Gratification’

Published on June 17, 2015 by Review from old page

Practically bleeding progressive drops of hardcore creation, Dance Gavin Dance force a...

Tremonti’s ‘Cauterize’ Burns Through The Competition

Published on June 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Returning with a second solo release, there seems to be nothing that can hold back the...

Hilary Duff Creates Pure-Pop Fan Favorite With 'Breathe In. Breathe Out.'

Published on June 15, 2015 by Review from old page

'Breathe In. Breathe Out.' marks the return to the music scene for Hilary Duff, who has...

War Waves Pour Raw Emotion Into Self Titled Debut

Published on June 15, 2015 by Review from old page

With the release of their debut album just over a month gone, War Waves put...

Gengahr Channel The ‘90s With Sparkling Debut

Published on June 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Join the North London weirdos as they revive the lost art of the chorus. “What...

Maribou State's 'Portraits' Immortalizes Consistent Satisfaction

Published on June 14, 2015 by Review from old page

The Hertfordshire duo that make up the ethereal electronic sound of Maribou State release...

The Sandwitches 'Our Toast' Pays Homage To Enigmatic Charm

Published on June 10, 2015 by Review from old page

Keeping in line with what Ty Segall Band’s Emily Rose describes as a “band straight out of...

Sheppard’s ‘Bombs Away’ Opens Bay Doors To Feel-Good Fantasia

Published on June 09, 2015 by Review from old page

Australian Indie pop boppers ‘Sheppard’ have worked long and hard to bring you something...

It's Raining Beer At The Rifles' 10th Anniversary Show

Published on June 08, 2015 by Review from old page

The last time we saw The Rifles was in 2009 at a nightclub venue in Hitchin. The venue was...

Pro-Pain’s 'Voice Of Rebellion' Guaranteed To Smack You In The Face!

Published on June 08, 2015 by Review from old page

Every now and then, if you are anything like me, you need to listen to some music which...

A Private Apocalypse; Jenny Hval's New Album Is Utterly Mystifying

Published on June 08, 2015 by Review from old page

On ‘Apocalypse, Girl’, Jenny Hval explores herself in cutting, surreal poetry and...

Major Lazer’s ‘Peace Is The Mission’ Will Unite Club Lovers Worldwide

Published on June 08, 2015 by Review from old page

Previously releasing two albums and an endless collection of EP’s, Singles and compilation...

Tove Styrke: The New 'Kiddo' On The Block

Published on June 08, 2015 by Review from old page

Tove Anna Linnea Ostman Styrke, to give you her full name, is a Swedish singer and...

Aaron Keylock Interview // Discussing the Strive for Applause

Published on June 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Subba-Cultcha grab half and hour with seventeen-year old blues maestro, Aaron Keylock. ...

Hannah In The Wars Delivers Lush Sweetness Through Debut Album

Published on June 05, 2015 by Review from old page

Hannah (in the wars) has had an epic journey to reach London… coming from the remote...

Active Child Puts Every Ounce Of Himself Into 'Mercy'

Published on June 05, 2015 by Review from old page

'Mercy' is LA based Active Child’s (otherwise known as Pat Grossi) first full-length...

Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Say Don’t Wait For Destiny

Published on June 03, 2015 by Review from old page

The French rockers, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! have never been your ordinary punk band and...

Sit Up & Pay Attention To The Riptide Movement's 'Getting Through'

Published on June 02, 2015 by Review from old page

If you’re after a catchy, foot stomping, energetic rock album, you’ve certainly come to...

Joy Williams Unleashes Veracious ‘Venus’

Published on June 01, 2015 by Review from old page

It is relieving to know that even through the backwash of contemporary mainstream female...

A Journey Across The Universe With The Membranes

Published on May 29, 2015 by Review from old page

I’m not sure why but I seem strangely familiar with John Robb. He’s one of those...

Fake The Attack’s ‘Stranger Times’ Holds No Suprises

Published on May 28, 2015 by Review from old page

Fake The Attack may be talented musicians who know how to stick to their guns, but lack...

The Graveltones Deliver Album Of Pure Energy In 'Loves Lies Dying'

Published on May 27, 2015 by Review from old page

UK based Australian duo, The Graveltones, brought rock ‘n roll back with their acclaimed...

Bare Essentials Make Girlpool's 'Before The World Was Big' A Huge Success

Published on May 27, 2015 by Review from old page

It takes a rare and bold talent to make great music with only the barest instrumentation:...

Heyrocco Define Disney Grunge Through 'Teenage Movie Soundtrack'

Published on May 26, 2015 by Review from old page

Heralded as the latest line in ‘Disney Grunge’ (yeah, me neither), Heyrocco make their...

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Release New Album 'Multi-Love'

Published on May 26, 2015 by Review from old page

  If you ever thought the creations of Mr Ruban Nielson (genius brains behind...

The Vaccines Experiment Throughout 'English Graffiti'

Published on May 26, 2015 by Review from old page

After their latest release dated 2012 “Come of Age” and a two whole years of touring and...

Versus The World Share Common Grief In ‘Homesick/Roadsick’

Published on May 23, 2015 by Review from old page

The title of the Santa Barbara bands new album says it all. The heart constantly yearns...

Troubadour Andy Shauf's Soft Music Reaches Clerkenwell

Published on May 23, 2015 by Review from old page

In the backstreets of East London, Andy Shauf proves that downbeat music doesn't need to...

The Griswolds Impress Us With "Be Impressive"

Published on May 22, 2015 by Review from old page

Australia always seem to do us good when it comes music; Tame Impala, ACDC, Wolfmother and...

Crystal Shipsss Returns With Beautiful Yet Haunting Album

Published on May 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Behind one-man project Crystal Shipsss, is Danish songwriter Jacob Faurholt, whose album...

3 Decades & 10 Albums... Does Anti-Flag's New Album 'American Spring' Deliver?

Published on May 20, 2015 by Review from old page

Now into their third decade, Anti Flag are very well established as a band. Ten albums in,...

Ralegh Long Creates Spookily Smooth Sound On 'Hoverance'

Published on May 20, 2015 by Review from old page

A folk/rock album with an orchestral twist, Ralegh Long’s ‘Hoverance’ transports you to a...

Garadh Prove Own Point With Third Album ‘Need A Change’

Published on May 20, 2015 by Review from old page

Garadh will rock you mildly with ‘Need a Change’ The one issue about rock music that...

Rainer Take Electronic Pop To New Level With Debut Album 'Water'

Published on May 18, 2015 by Review from old page

London duo Rainer, comprised of singer Rebekah Raa and producer Nic Nell (aka Casually...

Pokey LaFarge Produces Mixed Bag Of Blues With 'Something In The Water'

Published on May 18, 2015 by Review from old page

It seems sadly fitting to be reviewing this album on the same day that we lose one of the...

Faith No More Return With Stellar 'Sol Invictus'

Published on May 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Faith No More have been back in our lives since they reformed in 2009 to play a bunch of...

Pinact’s 'Stand Still & Rot' Does Exactly What It Doesn’t Say On The Tin

Published on May 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Remember that time you were in Aberdeen and went to one of the smallest venues in the city...

Silverstein Return With 'I Am Alive In Everything I Touch'

Published on May 12, 2015 by Review from old page

The Canadian five piece have been around the block a couple of times. In fact, they...

Radio Room's '92//93' Is An Inspired Exhibit Of A Debut

Published on May 11, 2015 by Review from old page

Debuting their full length studio album, '92||93', Radio Room have laid themselves bare...

Laura And Greg's 'Forever For Sure' Brings Beautiful Cosmic Sound

Published on May 08, 2015 by Review from old page

I'll be honest, I picked this album to review for Subba-Cultcha cos I'm old now and I...

The Early November Return With Dynamite Album 'Imbue'

Published on May 07, 2015 by Review from old page

With two albums in the bag and a six year hiatus before the release of their third, The...

Growing Old Disgracefully... The Prodigy Are Back

Published on May 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Never let it be said you can't teach an old dog new tricks… The Prodigy’s ‘The Day Is My...

Calls Landing Produce Intriguing & Moving Debut in 'Heirlooms'

Published on May 06, 2015 by Review from old page

It’s not surprising to see another talented, alternative band hail from Yorkshire and this...

Turbo Fruits Return With Smooth Edged 'No Control'

Published on May 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Turbo Fruits were formed in the late 00's from the dying embers of Be Your Own PeT and...

Hogslayer Bring The Heavy On Album Number Two

Published on May 05, 2015 by Review from old page

Hailing from the bowels of Cardiff, Hogslayer are officially as heavy as a really heavy...

New Music Snapshot

Published on May 05, 2015 by Review from old page

For those of you who have partied hard this Bank Holiday, most likely slumming it on the...

Palma Violets' 'Danger In The Club' Another Fan Favourite

Published on May 04, 2015 by Review from old page

Palma Violets have released their second album 'Danger In The Club' via Rough Trade...

In Hearts Wake 'Skydancer' Is A Monster Hit

Published on May 04, 2015 by Review from old page

When you think about Metalcore songs that have an average length of three and a half...

Pale Honey Produce Clear & Confident Debut

Published on April 30, 2015 by Review from old page

2015 and girl power is at an all time high. Ignore the false prophets of Megan Trainor...

Django Django Return With 'Born Under Saturn'

Published on April 30, 2015 by Review from old page

It’s been a long three years since their self titled debut blew an odd shaped whole into...

Hop Along Remind Us How Great Music Can Be With "Painted Shut"

Published on April 28, 2015 by Review from old page

On ‘Painted Shut,’ the sophomore LP of Philadelphia freak-folk-rock wunderkinder Hop...

Let's Celebrate Circa Survive's "Descencus"

Published on April 28, 2015 by Review from old page

Circa Survive's latest creation, 'Descensus', is the fifth addition to their discography,...

Landshapes' "Heyoon" Is A Unique Experience...

Published on April 28, 2015 by Review from old page

Come May 4th, Landshapes - previously known as Lulu And The Lampshade - will put their...

Sonnymoon's 'The Courage Of Present Times' Is Unorthodox & Frustrating

Published on April 27, 2015 by Review from old page

Boston duo Sonnymoon continue their genre-defying musical journey with the release of...

Three Days Grace Share The Struggle Of The ‘Human’ Condition

Published on April 27, 2015 by Review from old page

With fresh blood to pump new life into this already well established hard rock band,...

Life In Film Prove To Be Our New Favourite Band With 'Here It Comes'

Published on April 27, 2015 by Review from old page

One day, I was probably procrastinating in my small box room when I stumbled across an...

Live At Leeds

Published on April 26, 2015 by Review from old page

Kicking off the festival season and having already announced a huge lineup including Swim...

Stop What You're Doing, Listen To Eureka Machines' 'Brain Waves'

Published on April 23, 2015 by Review from old page

Eureka Machines brings their latest offering to the table and we’d advise that you stop...

Millencolin Return With 'True Brew', Proof Of Great Musicianship

Published on April 22, 2015 by Review from old page

Following their 2008 release, ‘Machine 15’, Millencolin are back with brand new ‘True...

Amber Run's Debut '5AM', "Fantasic & Brilliantly Crafted"

Published on April 22, 2015 by Review from old page

Following a series of EP’s in 2014 Amber Run released their debut album '5AM' on 17th...

Apocalyptica Launch Eighth Album 'Shadowmaker' Before Human Skeletons

Published on April 20, 2015 by Review from old page

Even for a cellist metal band, there’s the challenge of keeping things interesting. ...

C&C Surf Factory Debut Provides Mixed Bag Of Results

Published on April 20, 2015 by Review from old page

So it's a case of lesson learned with this one. Look before you leap and all that....

Animal Collective Bring Us A Great Surprise For Record Store Day

Published on April 19, 2015 by Review from old page

Record store day is upon us this week, celebrating independent stores and music where the...

George FitzGerald's Debut 'Fading Love' Is Faultless

Published on April 17, 2015 by Review from old page

George Fitzgerald is back having spent two years creating his debut album 'Fading Love'....

Matthew The Oxx’s Debut Examines The Inevitable End

Published on April 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Following the legacy of his music-orientated family, ‘Matthew the Oxx’ releases his life...

As It Is Debut 'Never Happy, Ever After' Is Pop Punk At Its Finest

Published on April 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Brighton based pop punk five piece As It Is have already got multiple self-released EPs to...

The Leisure Society Return With Most Experimental Album To Date

Published on April 14, 2015 by Review from old page

The Leisure Society are back with their new album “The Fine Art of Hanging On” and they're...

Nai Harvest's 'Hairball' Is Worth Treasuring

Published on April 14, 2015 by Review from old page

Sheffield two piece Nai Harvest have never been an outfit who particularly adhere to...

All Time Low's 'Future Hearts' Doesn't Get Universal Seal Of Approval

Published on April 13, 2015 by Review from old page

The Maryland pop-punk kings All Time Low have returned with their sixth album, ‘Future...

Lacey's Debut 'Under The Brightest Lights' Is An Absolute Knockout

Published on April 10, 2015 by Review from old page

Lacey are a 4-piece band from Nottingham that I saw 2-3 years ago play the tiny stage that...

A Place To Bury Strangers Return With 'Transfixiation', An Experiment Of Noise & Sound

Published on April 09, 2015 by Review from old page

Brooklyn based noise rock band A Place To Bury Strangers released their fourth album...

Conduit's Debut 'Life On Repeat' Ticks All The Boxes

Published on April 08, 2015 by Review from old page

With absolutely no idea what to expect when listening to the new mini-album by Coventry...

Greaves & Feltham’s 'Duo' Debut Delivers Damaged Package

Published on April 06, 2015 by Review from old page

The two most recognised members of ‘Nine Below Zero’ have come a long way since their 80’s...

Poison Idea's Confuse & Conquer Could Unite Generations Of Hardcore Fans

Published on April 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Poison Idea, an underground force in American hardcore, whose influence spans from Nirvana...

Imperial Leisure’s ‘Lifestyle Brand’ Burns Out The Bar Tab In Seconds

Published on April 06, 2015 by Review from old page

The Good time-encouraging seven member entourage known as ‘Imperial Leisure’ make an...

Young Kato's 'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow' Will Thrust Band Into Limelight

Published on April 03, 2015 by Review from old page

My first run in with Young Kato was at a festival last summer. I'd heard of "Drink,...

Earl Sweatshirt Returns With A Raw & Honest Offering

Published on April 03, 2015 by Review from old page

For those not so well versed, Earl Sweatshirt is an American rapper/hip-hop artist who’s...

We Are Harlot’s Self Titled Debut Throws Rock Under The Microscope

Published on April 01, 2015 by Review from old page

The collective of established artists from varied backgrounds are ready to throw the...

Reptar Bemuse With Bewildering Indie Pop Album 'Lurid Glow'

Published on April 01, 2015 by Review from old page

As I sit down and press play on 'Lurid Glow’s' opener, "No One Will Ever Love...

Fyfe's Debut 'Control' Doesn't Fulfil Potential

Published on March 30, 2015 by Review from old page

Fyfe (AKA Paul Dixon) released his debut album 'Control’ a week ago following what was an...

Sufjan Stevens Confesses All In Heart-Wrenching Album Of The Year

Published on March 30, 2015 by Review from old page

It’s back to his folk roots as Stevens’ laments his experiences with grief and religion. ...

Sleeping With Sirens Return With 'Madness'

Published on March 29, 2015 by Review from old page

Returning to the scene with their anticipated 2015 album, the five piece from Florida are...

Tim Vantol Returns With An Album Which Will Be Hard To Top

Published on March 25, 2015 by Review from old page

If Woodie Guthrie's guitar killed fascists, then Tim Vantol's kills lethargy, indifference...

This Is The Kit Return With 'Bashed Out', An "Aural Bath" Of An Album

Published on March 25, 2015 by Review from old page

'Bashed Out' is the most recent album from the Kate Stables led musical project This Is...

Plunge Into Hazy Summer Tunes With Surf City's 'Jekyll Island'

Published on March 23, 2015 by Review from old page

With two records down and a third set to release this month via Fire Records, Surf City...

Classic Pop Punk... Hit The Lights Return With 'Summer Bones'

Published on March 23, 2015 by Review from old page

Hit The Lights have once again proven that they have the perfect formula for making...

Veldts' 'Between The Lines'; Rock's Resurgence Continues

Published on March 23, 2015 by Review from old page

A former Subba-Cultcha New Artist of the Day, Veldts have released their excellent...

Brawlers 'Romantic Errors Of Our Youth', Get Involved Right Now

Published on March 19, 2015 by Review from old page

If you haven’t heard of Brawlers yet, you certainly will have by the summer. The Leeds...

Maya Galattici's 'Exogen Tantra' The Perfect Hangover Cure

Published on March 19, 2015 by Review from old page

I've never classified myself as a fan of psychedelic rock, but this has now completely...

Magic Man's 'Before The Waves' Is Catchy-As-Hell Electro Pop

Published on March 17, 2015 by Review from old page

D’you like synths? Pop? Synth-pop? You like barbeques and summer and happy shit like that?...

Plain White T's Return With Fan Centered 'American Nights'

Published on March 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Plain White T’s make a swift return to the music scene with 'American Nights'. Just in...

Modest Mouse Return With 'Strangers To Ourselves'

Published on March 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Modest Mouse are in an unusual position, a fork in the road of their career. Having made...

Clarence Clarity's 'No Now' Takes Incoherence To A New Level

Published on March 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Easily one of the more obscure albums I’ve ever listened to, 'No Now' is the debut effort...

The Veronicas Are Back Sounding Better Than Ever!

Published on March 13, 2015 by Review from old page

The Veronicas are back, and sounding better than ever. It’s been seven years since...

The Change In Pace Through Awolnation's 'Run' Will Please Loyal Fans

Published on March 12, 2015 by Review from old page

It’s been almost four years to the day since Awolnation first released their debut album...

Wyles & Simpson's Debut Is Not Just Good, It's Brilliant

Published on March 12, 2015 by Review from old page

'Wyles & Simpson' is the self-titled debut album from the electronic duo of Abigail...

Mini Mansions Take On A Life Of Their Own With The Great Pretenders

Published on March 11, 2015 by Review from old page

If LA’s Mini Mansions wanted to become huge in today’s rock circuit they’ve been going...

The Cribs Return With 'All My Sisters', Definitely A Pop Record

Published on March 06, 2015 by Review from old page

The Cribs have declared their new album 'All My Sisters' to be a pop record, not that it’s...

Detractors Of Fuzz Need Read No Further

Published on March 06, 2015 by Review from old page

'Aural Palate Cleaning Exercises' is the second album from Bristol's Milo's Planes, and...

Cold War Kids' 'Hold My Home' Is Another Indie Winner

Published on March 05, 2015 by Review from old page

Writing a review for Cold War Kids is a tough one.  This is because it is likely that...

Santa Cruz's Debut Holds Limitations To Promising Potential

Published on March 04, 2015 by Review from old page

The message may be unclear but you get the gist as the shred-heavy quartet once again tear...

Brandi Carlile's ‘The Firewatcher's Daughter’ Deserves The Misguided Spotlight

Published on March 04, 2015 by Review from old page

Wielding an emotion-fuelled tear jerker of a sound and a fresh, twelve track chronicle of...

Romare's 'Projections'; A Fusion Of Hip-Hop, Gospel, Tribal & Rag-Time

Published on March 04, 2015 by Review from old page

Romare’s interests in African American culture and roots, are apparent from this...

Cancer Bats Sing In The Pain On 'Searching For Zero'

Published on March 03, 2015 by Review from old page

Surely it’s accepted by right-minded metal fans that Cancer Bats are a band that do no...

Jose Gonzalez Returns With Fan Pleaser

Published on March 03, 2015 by Review from old page

Vestiges & Claws is the highly anticipated third full length album from soft spoken...

Storms Surge & Swell As Thunder Bring Back The ‘Wonder Days’

Published on February 28, 2015 by Review from old page

After six long years of waiting patiently, twiddling thumbs and weathering the repeat...

Ejimiwe’s ‘Shedding Skin’ Reveals The Real Ghostpoet

Published on February 25, 2015 by Review from old page

The London-based ‘GHOSTPOET’ once again reveals himself as an ambient techno spirit who...

Europe Stirs The Drama On 'War of Kings'

Published on February 24, 2015 by Review from old page

Since you’re reading a review of a new Europe album, you’ll already know that the band...

The Subways Are Back With Pop-Punk Under Their Fingertips

Published on February 23, 2015 by Review from old page

The Subways are back with their self-titled fourth album, released 10 years from when...

A New Queen Of Soul? Eska's Debut Provides Compelling Case

Published on February 23, 2015 by Review from old page

Having been in the pipeline for years, Eska’s debut album is to be released this year. It...

JJ Grey & Mofro’s ‘Ol’ Glory’ Exposes Fatigue

Published on February 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Sun-kissed but a tad drizzly, JJ Grey & Mofro’s ‘O’l Glory’ may make you want a beach...

'Hope Is Just A State Of Mind' Brings Out The Best In Little Comets

Published on February 20, 2015 by Review from old page

This week Little Comets released their third album titled ‘Hope Is Just a State of Mind’...

Wind In Sails ‘Morning Light’ Casts Healing Glow Over Wounded

Published on February 20, 2015 by Review from old page

A skilled songwriter with a fade-in voice as soft as melting butter, Evan Pharmakis...

Just Listen To Sea Change's Captivating Debut Album

Published on February 19, 2015 by Review from old page

An album that captivates raw emotion... is that too deep? Even if it was, Sea Change’s...

Falling In Reverse's 'Just Like You' Sees Band Coming Of Age

Published on February 18, 2015 by Review from old page

Some albums would be easy to make a negative judgement about from the offset due to...

Katzenjammer's 'Rockland' Gives Norwegian Twist To Americana Blues

Published on February 18, 2015 by Review from old page

Rockland is Katzenjammer’s third studio album from 9 years. Katzenjammer are a group of...

Martin Callingham's ‘Tonight, We All Swim Free’ Poised To Poetically Inspire

Published on February 18, 2015 by Review from old page

A multi-talented individual who not only wrote his forthcoming collection as well as...

Immutable All That Remains Discuss ‘The Order Of Things’

Published on February 17, 2015 by Review from old page

Fifteen years have passed since ‘All That Remains’ made their first real appearance on the...

MisterWives - Big Things Set For This Bronx Band

Published on February 16, 2015 by Review from old page

This has nothing to do with Valentines just passing but I think I'm in love. ...

The Skints' 'FM'... The Soundtrack To Your Summer?

Published on February 15, 2015 by Review from old page

The Skints are a London based reggae outfit who are releasing their third album 'FM' this...

Triggerfinger's 'By The Absence Of The Sun' Deserves Wider Recognition

Published on February 11, 2015 by Review from old page

Hailing from Antwerp, Belgium Triggerfinger are an exciting three piece who are...

Fawn Spot's Debut 'From Safer Place' Needs To Find Its' Feet

Published on February 09, 2015 by Review from old page

Fawn Spots are a York based 'post - punk' band who cite Husker Du, Joy Division and...

Doe's 'First Four' Is A Concise Showcase Of The Bands Talent

Published on February 09, 2015 by Review from old page

After forming in 2013, it didn't take long for London-based quartet Doe to make an...

Kodaline's "Coming Up For Air" Builds On The Success Of Their Debut

Published on February 08, 2015 by Review from old page

Following on from their 2013 debut 'In A Perfect World', Dublin-based Kodaline are back...

The Districts "A Flourish And A Spoil" Is Indie-Rock Perfection

Published on February 08, 2015 by Review from old page

Ever see that scene in a film where the actor is listening to a song and because the song...

ANNISOKAY’S ‘Enigmatic Smile’ Is Returned By A Targeted Audience

Published on February 06, 2015 by Review from old page

Following their 2014 LP “The Lucid Dream[er]”, the German 5-piece ‘ANNISOKAY’ return...

Long Time Coming But Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth's Debut Is Worth Wait

Published on February 05, 2015 by Review from old page

The debut LP from Seattle powerhouse trio Brothers Of The Sonic Cloth has been a long time...

Hindsights "Cold Walls/Cloudy Eyes" Shows Heartfelt Rawness

Published on February 03, 2015 by Review from old page

On their Bandcamp page, the Berkshire alt-rock band Hindsights describe themselves as...

Atari Teenage Riot Attack The Senses With “Reset”

Published on February 02, 2015 by Review from old page

If you’re ever wondering what a post-apocalyptic world would sound like, wonder no more…...

Room 94's Second Album Delivers Multiple Highs & Lows

Published on January 30, 2015 by Review from old page

Opening with a track that will slap you round the face, grab you by the balls and make...

Papa Roach's 'Fear' Sounds A Lot Like... Papa Roach

Published on January 28, 2015 by Review from old page

Papa Roach have never strayed too far from the path of success that they started walking...

Pond Return With 'Man It Feels Like Space Again'

Published on January 27, 2015 by Review from old page

The Australian psych band Pond release their sixth album ‘Man It Feels Like Space Again’...

‘Perfect Abandon’ Echoes Beautiful Wound In Tom Brosseau

Published on January 26, 2015 by Review from old page

Returning after a short intermission since his 2014 release of ‘Grass Punks’, the North...

Jury And The Saints Self Titled Release Demands Involvement

Published on January 26, 2015 by Review from old page

A band that keep proving themselves through their studio work and on the stage, New...

Happy & Uplifting Tones Throughout Robbie Boyd's Debut "So Called Man"

Published on January 26, 2015 by Review from old page

After being praised and supported by the likes of Simon Cowell, Ray Davies (The Kinks),...

Dalton's Rough Edges Provide For An Inspired Debut Album

Published on January 24, 2015 by Review from old page

Brooklynite Nate Harar, aka Dalton, moved across the entire US from harsh, gritty New York...

Purity Ring Pour Pure Passion Into ‘Another Eternity’

Published on January 23, 2015 by Review from old page

Megan James’s silky-smooth voice is tipped delicately over Colin Roddick’s interstellar...

Team Me's ‘Blind As Night’ Illuminates The Darkness

Published on January 22, 2015 by Review from old page

An album that breathes the whimsical air of a fairytale, Team Me returns from their 2011...

Björk Returns Early With Raw & Emotional Vulnicura

Published on January 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Vulnicura opens with the stuttering line ‘Adjust the position’ sounding like a tired...

Funeral For A Friend Return With Unapologetic "Chapter And Verse"

Published on January 21, 2015 by Review from old page

As far as most bands go, it’s not too hard to guess what sort of direction they’ll be...

The Garden's Wyatt Shears Releases New Album Punk Planet

Published on January 21, 2015 by Review from old page

Chud Records release ‘Punk Planet’ by Enjoy- the new solo album from The Garden singer and...

Troyka’s ‘Ornithophobia’ Breaks Boundaries

Published on January 19, 2015 by Review from old page

The London based Organ ensemble Troyka, return with their wildly experimentative third...

Daniel Knox's Masterful Direction Makes For A Haunting Yet Comforting Listen

Published on January 17, 2015 by Review from old page

Nick Cave meets Bing Crosby, a darker John Grant, a baritone Damien Rice. There are many...

Atlas Losing Grip’s ‘Currents’ Forming Colossal Waves

Published on January 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Atlas Losing Grip’s new album Currents certainly demonstrates the Swedish quintet’s...

Meghan Trainor's Debut "Title" Proves She Isn't Only All About That Bass

Published on January 16, 2015 by Review from old page

Title opens with an acapella vocal harmony which instantly arrests and surprises all those...

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Prove Why Three's Not Always A Crowd For "The Third"

Published on January 16, 2015 by Review from old page

It was 2011 when Kitty, Daisy and Lewis launched their last album and four years is a long...

Album Of The Year Already? Rae Morris's "Unguarded" Sets Standard for 2015

Published on January 15, 2015 by Review from old page

Hailing Rae Morris’s debut album Unguarded as one of the albums of the year might not...

Laura Welsh's ‘Soft Control’ Creates Powerful Presence

Published on January 13, 2015 by Review from old page

The manner of experimentation through Laura Welsh’s new album ‘Soft Control’, conveys...

Light You Up's Debut Stands Up For Youth Culture

Published on January 10, 2015 by Review from old page

‘Light You Up’ with their forthcoming album ‘All We’ve Ever Known’, bring to the table a...

Tigercats 'Mysteries' Delivers Fizz & A More Mature Sound

Published on January 09, 2015 by Review from old page

Tigercats second album ‘Mysteries’, their first on Fortuna Pop, sees them stay with their...

Desperate Journalist Debut Ticks All The Right Boxes

Published on January 07, 2015 by Review from old page

Desperate Journalist’s self-titled debut album builds on the fantastic single they...

Young Tongue's Psyschedelia Provides Interesting Direction For The Old Family Of Five

Published on December 30, 2014 by Review from old page

After six years together as ‘The Baker Family’, Texas based indie fivesome have renamed...

Only Two Years In, Polar Circles Are Under The Influence

Published on December 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Polar Circles, a Swiss four-piece rock band based in Lausanne, release their debut...

The Shoegaze Revival Is Strengthened Through Pinkshinyultrablast's Debut

Published on December 16, 2014 by Review from old page

2014 has arguably been the best year for shoegaze in the last two decades. The...

The Black Lamps Create A Debut Masterpiece

Published on December 08, 2014 by Review from old page

It took less than a minute of previewing 'The Archivist' by The Black Lamps before...

WACO Bring Back The Heart Of Punk With Debut EP "Sundown"

Published on December 04, 2014 by Review from old page

Christmas is just around the corner with glistening lights, children laughing and the...

Hardcore Turns Rock & Roll; Catching Up With Veldts

Published on November 24, 2014 by Review from old page

From the ashes of hardcore-outfit Blackhole come Veldts, a four-piece from Hertfordshire...

Is Joseph Coward On The Right Track To Becoming World Famous?

Published on November 18, 2014 by Review from old page

Drawn to London at an early age, 22 year old Joseph Coward's soul intention in life is “to...

Everybody’s Talkin’ About Luke Saxton’s LA Obsession

Published on November 18, 2014 by Review from old page

Teenage songwriter wears his heart on his (bathrobe’s) sleeve. A 19-year old from...

Red Racer’s Debut "Define" Speeds From The Starting Line

Published on November 17, 2014 by Review from old page

With opening track “Define” Red Racer kick off their debut album with all the pace and...

Nat Johnson's A Neighbour With The Curtains Closed

Published on November 17, 2014 by Review from old page

  Solo Nat Johnson’s dark debut a treat for fans of PJ Harvey and Alela Diane. ...

"Mother Of Hip Hop" Azealia Banks Delivers On Her Long Awaited Debut

Published on November 15, 2014 by Review from old page

Azealia Banks’ reign as the self-proclaimed “mother of hip-hop” has begun; the outrageous...

The Wands Transport You To The Swinging 60's With Their debut 'The Dawn'

Published on November 12, 2014 by Review from old page

Pressing play to The Wands debut album “The Dawn” I’m transported back to the psychedelia...

Tony Wright's Self-Examination Found On Detailed Solo Debut

Published on November 09, 2014 by Review from old page

  Reflective and heartfelt acoustic confessions. As front-man for Terrorvision...

For Wild Smiles Debut There's "Always Tomorrow"

Published on November 06, 2014 by Review from old page

  Although based towards the South coast of the UK, Wild Smiles would feel more at...

Will Antemasque Please Fans Of Mars Volta & At The Drive In?

Published on November 04, 2014 by Review from old page

As a fan of Omar Rodriguez - Lopez and Cedric Bixler - Zavala previous musical efforts in...

Fuse ODG's Impressive New Album Attempting to put him and Africa on the map

Published on October 31, 2014 by Review from old page

  ...

High Hazels On The Rise With Cracking Debut

Published on October 27, 2014 by Review from old page

Sheffield foursome echo the sixties with their classy longplayer. In our modern...

French Trio Apollonia Show Us What's Up Their Sleeve

Published on October 24, 2014 by Review from old page

Apollonia seem to present France’s answer to the gaping hole in popular house music left...

Kings Of The Castle? Palace's Debut Escapes The Indie Brand

Published on October 20, 2014 by Review from old page

London quartet Palace bring us their debut ‘Lost In The Night'. A stunningly composed...

Oscar And The Wolf's Debut Entity Has All The Right E's

Published on October 14, 2014 by Review from old page

Electronic, emotional and empowering, Oscar and the Wolf's new album Entity is released on...

Glass Caves Come Alive With Exceptional Debut

Published on October 04, 2014 by Review from old page

I honestly couldn’t be more excited to tell you about Glass Caves’ debut album...

DEMS Debut Is Just... WOW!

Published on September 30, 2014 by Review from old page

“DEMS LP Muscle Memory is set to be released on the 3rd November” is a generic and bad way...

Sea Oleena’s New Record Sends Us Into Deep Escapism

Published on September 24, 2014 by Review from old page

Sea Oleena’s new album Shallow is perhaps the most relaxing and transportive album I have...

More Lows Than Highs On Catfish & The Bottlemen's Debut "The Balcony"

Published on September 23, 2014 by Review from old page

There’s been a huge amount of hype surrounding the launch of Catfish and The Bottlemen’s...

Be Free With Hong Kong

Published on September 22, 2014 by Review from old page

Pressing play on my laptop to Hong Kong’s LP “High Noon” I’m eager to hear this artists...

Soaring, Progressive, Sharp Technical Metal From The Contortionist

Published on September 17, 2014 by Review from old page

Recovering from the loss of their vocalist, Indiana's The Contortionist reach new heights...

Fiancé's Debut EP1 Wets Our Appetite For Their Experimental Pop Future

Published on September 17, 2014 by Review from old page

Fiancé formed in January 2013 in Newark, Delaware, and completed their line-up...

Keep Your Eyes On Departure From Normal...

Published on September 15, 2014 by Review from old page

Pouring another pint at my casual bar job, I find myself nodding my head to the beat...

Soaring Emotive Thuds On The Sun Never Set's Debut

Published on September 11, 2014 by Review from old page

Intense 5-track post-metal offering from British five-piece. It's clear as early as...

Garage Rockers Allah-Las Unveil Latest Nuggets

Published on September 08, 2014 by Review from old page

  The Los Angeles quartet’s sophomore takes up where their debut left off… about...

Lower Than Atlantis Add Electronic Element To New Album

Published on September 04, 2014 by Review from old page

Since breaking through the UK rock scene in 2011 with World Record, Lower Than Atlantis...

Children Of The 90's Rejoice, Basement Jaxx Are Back

Published on September 04, 2014 by Review from old page

Children of the 1990s… rejoice! Basement Jaxx are back! Who? The duo that in the late 90s...

Vance Joy's Debut "Dream Your Life Away" Is A Little Too Dreamy

Published on September 04, 2014 by Review from old page

Vance Joy releases his debut Dream Your Life Away, but does the Australian singer...

Dark & Sinister, Brother James' Self-Titled Debut Is Brilliantly Crafted

Published on August 26, 2014 by Review from old page

Here at Subba-Cultcha we’re always delighted when bands and artists get in contact to...

Solid Sixth Solo Album From Dinosaur JR Front Man

Published on August 19, 2014 by Review from old page

A slightly mixed bag from Mascis, which includes...

New Artist Of The Day; The Incredible Magpie Band

Published on August 18, 2014 by Review from old page

  Introducing the upbeat sounds of The Incredible Magpie Band and their double A-side...

Beach Day Turn Down The Pop In New LP "Native Echoes"

Published on August 18, 2014 by Review from old page

‘Native Echoes’ is the follow up to Florida born Beach Day’s first full length album ‘Trip...

Solemn Sun Shine Brightly At Their Old Blue Last Show

Published on August 13, 2014 by Review from old page

  Solemn Sun, previously Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun are back with a new sound and...

Gaslight Anthem's "Get Hurt" Fails To Ignite

Published on August 12, 2014 by Review from old page

  "Get Hurt" is an incredibly difficult album to review for several...

A Dark, Alluring Album; Introducing Indiana's Debut "No Romeo"

Published on August 11, 2014 by Review from old page

In 2012 Lauren Henson first performed as Indiana at a local music competition in...

Rise Against's "The Black Market" Doesn't Disappoint

Published on August 08, 2014 by Review from old page

  Three weeks prior to the release of “The Black Market”, Rise Against released the...

New Artist Of The Day; Laurel

Published on August 07, 2014 by Review from old page

Sublime female vocals and superb beats... introducing Laurel and "Shells"....

Eliot Sumner's "Information" Forces You To Pay Attention... In A Very Good Way

Published on August 07, 2014 by Review from old page

Eliot Sumner has just unleashed her first ever solo track - a gusty, throttling break-up...

The Griswolds "Be Impressive" Lives Up To It's Namesake

Published on August 07, 2014 by Review from old page

The Griswold’s debut album delivers on a number of levels and will ensure that you'll be...

Kite String Tangle's Hotly Anticipated "Vessel" Delights

Published on August 06, 2014 by Review from old page

The hotly anticipated ‘Vessel’ EP from the Kite String Tangle, aka Danny Harley, brings us...

Mozart's Sister Launches Herself With 'Being'

Published on August 04, 2014 by Review from old page

In a musical sector quickly becoming saturated with new and developing talent, it’s...

I Found The Mispers 'Dark Bits'

Published on July 30, 2014 by Review from old page

After listening to ‘Dark Bits’ it’s hard to sit still, the catchy beats and energetic...

Loudon Wainwright - Haven't Got the Blues (Yet)

Published on July 29, 2014 by Review from old page

Wainwright's 26th offering ticks all the right boxes. ‘HGTB (Y)’ presents a...

Friedemann Uhr vs Zeit Exile on Mainstream Records

Published on July 29, 2014 by Review from old page

Acoustic-backed philosophical musings from an unlikely source. Never judge a...

Ooioo Gamel Thrill Jockey Records

Published on July 29, 2014 by Review from old page

Traditional meets avant-garde in this ultra-cool culture clash. The vowel-tasticly...

Morrissey... "World Peace Is None Of Your Business"

Published on July 23, 2014 by Review from old page

It may not be Morrissey's most immediately accessible album. . The Morrissey...

John Fullbright's "SONGS" Soothes Us Into Submission

Published on July 22, 2014 by Review from old page

John Fullbright releases his new album "SONGS" on Blue Dirt Records. The first...

Metal Heavyweights Mastodon Return With Their Most Complete Album To Date

Published on July 21, 2014 by Review from old page

Progressive metal masters Mastodon return with incredible new album “Once More 'Round The...

Otherworldly Sounds Emerge From Flamingods' "Hyperborea"

Published on July 21, 2014 by Review from old page

The experimental psychedelic world-music quintet release their second album today via...

Introducing: All These Animals

Published on July 21, 2014 by Review from old page

All These Animals want to tell you how they feel, and their debut self-produced EP does...

Frankie Forman's Debut Heralds A Brave New Talent

Published on July 21, 2014 by Review from old page

London chanteuse Frankie Forman releases her debut EP and lays her intent for world...

Who Is The Mysterious Egomunk?

Published on July 18, 2014 by Review from old page

From the moment you hit play on 'Footsteps to Mars', you can tell your listening to...

Raving Wild's new EP "In Solitude and Silence"

Published on July 18, 2014 by Review from old page

Melancholic is a word that springs to mind for the 4-track Raving Wild is a name...

Lunatic From Across The Pond

Published on July 16, 2014 by Review from old page

US Indie Rock band Kongos release their debut album “Lunatic” on the 25 th August and if...

Blasting, Bristling Sophomore Effort From French Extreme Metallers

Published on July 15, 2014 by Review from old page

Betraying the Martys' Phantom is out now on Sumerian, but how big of a step up is it for...

Introducing Daisy Victoria, A Sublime Starlet On The Ascendancy

Published on July 11, 2014 by Review from old page

Here at Subba-Cultcha we love discovering fresh new acts so we were excited when Daisy...

Batsch's New EP 'Collar'

Published on July 11, 2014 by Review from old page

It’s a sparkling landscape of Disco tinged pop! ...

12 Songs In 12 Minutes! Tony Molina's "Dissed & Dismissed"

Published on July 09, 2014 by Review from old page

12 Songs in 12 minutes… Is “Dissed And Dismissed” a success? If you had asked me before...

Catching up with Wild Cub on their recent world tour

Published on July 07, 2014 by Review from old page

Wild Cub, a four-piece originating from the US musical mecca of Nashville, are quickly...

Matmos flush out the ‘jams’ with London residency

Published on July 07, 2014 by Review from old page

Experimental electro duo challenge and tease with their own brand of high jinks musique...

5 Things Subba-Cultcha learnt at Glastonbury

Published on July 03, 2014 by Review from old page

Glastonbury has come and gone and Subba-Cultcha didn't want to be left out of all the fun...

Get lost in JAWS dreamy single and album 'Be Slowly'

Published on July 02, 2014 by Review from old page

With a few bangs of the drums and strums of the guitar, within seconds this song is...

NEW YORK DUO PHANTOGRAM END 5 YEAR ALBUM DROUGHT WITH ‘VOICES’

Published on June 30, 2014 by Review from old page

The second slice in this EP sandwich is very hit and miss, but surprisingly contains a...

Thumpers and their debut album 'Galore' is playful pop that hasn't quite grown up

Published on June 27, 2014 by Review from old page

To step into the world of Thumpers, the London duo made up of Marcus Pepperell and John...

Leon of Athens- 'Global'

Published on June 25, 2014 by Review from old page

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Music For A Good Home 3: the Aladdin's cave of alternative music

Published on June 17, 2014 by Review from old page

Audioscope are back with yet another album straight out of a curiosity shop to raise money...

The Antlers lose themselves in reverie on stellar fifth

Published on June 17, 2014 by Review from old page

One speed, seats fully reclined on beautiful latest from The Antlers   The...

Nightmares on Wax celebrate 25 years by releasing greatest hits boxset - with unheard tracks.

Published on June 13, 2014 by Review from old page

One of cult label, Warp's first signings, Nightmares on Wax celebrate a quarter of a...

Come On Die Young Lives Again

Published on June 13, 2014 by Review from old page

Mogwai's defining work gets the deluxe reissue treatment   Released 16th June,...

Quadrophenia Very Much Alive in London

Published on June 11, 2014 by Review from old page

The Who take classic concept album on the road and rock like bastards. In the space...

OCTOPUS4 is another incredible electronic din from The Algorithm

Published on June 09, 2014 by Review from old page

More wonderous musical marriages from Remi Gallego's The Algorithm After the sheer...

Radiophonic Workshop Gets the Vinyl Treatment

Published on June 06, 2014 by Review from old page

Two long deleted Radiophonic Workshop albums get vinyl only re-issues from Music On Vinyl...

Los Angeles' THE ICARUS LINE release AVOWED SLAVERY, sister EP to the critically acclaimed “Slave Vows” album.

Published on June 06, 2014 by Review from old page

Agit-Art-Rockers The Icarus Line release companion piece EP to go hand in hand with the...

Old tricks well told on latest solo album from Bob Mould

Published on June 06, 2014 by Review from old page

Alt-rock titan dips heavily into the past with an album that traces the peaks of Sugar and...

The Hazey Janes deliver a homely album of tuneful, heartfelt songs

Published on June 05, 2014 by Review from old page

The Hazey Janes release new record 'Language of Faint Theory', out now on Armellodie...

KING KOOL return with lo-fi, low tuned Scuzz Rock opus.

Published on June 05, 2014 by Review from old page

Lo-tuned Rock’n’roll duo King Kool return with beastly new longplayer which brings their...

Pop and art collide in the new collaboration between Sweden’s uber-pop star Robyn and Norwegian electronica duo Röyksopp.

Published on June 04, 2014 by Review from old page

Having collaborated on 2009s The Girl and the Robot, Röyksopp and Robyn join...

WALES' 9BACH RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM 'TINCIAN' VIA REAL WORLD LABEL

Published on June 03, 2014 by Review from old page

Welsh-language folk/dub/rock sextet follow up self-titled debut that’s been five years in...

F**cked Up are back with earnest release 'Glass Boys'

Published on June 03, 2014 by Review from old page

F**cked Up return with their fourth full length release, in a bid to top 2011's 'David...

Howling Bells return from the (not so literal) desert with perhaps their most assured and interesting album to date

Published on June 03, 2014 by Review from old page

4th times a charm for the once much-hyped band. Heartstrings is an aptly titled collection...

Chilli's guitarist John Frusciante releases 11th solo album, Enclosure.

Published on June 02, 2014 by Review from old page

Enclosure was written, produced, performed and engineered by Frusciante in his Los...

Tonic Fold deliver the future of classical crossover with 'The Violent Language of Portraits'

Published on June 02, 2014 by Review from old page

Classical crossover is a minefield. Despite widespread commercial success, it generally...

Hamilton Leithauser steps out from the shadows of The Walkmen on a debut that dazzles

Published on May 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Infused with a playful exuberance and lightness that wasn't necessary The Walkman's...

Say 'Hey' to New York City's Incendiary Electro-rapper Le1f

Published on May 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Lets get this out of the way straight away Le1fs new EP ‘Hey’ is addictive to say the...

Klaxons are back with their third album, ‘Love Frequency’.

Published on May 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Again exploring the boundaries between British electro-pop and indie rock, creating...

Debut album from Teleman builds rather than rests on former glories

Published on May 29, 2014 by Review from old page

There's little looking back as ex-Pete and the Pirates stalwarts are reborn as Teleman ...

‘RIDE A WAVE, FROM OUR BIRTH TO THE GRAVE’: JAMES’ NEW ALBUM ‘LA PETITE MORT’ TAKES US ON A JOURNEY

Published on May 29, 2014 by Review from old page

I wouldn’t call myself a hardcore fan of the Manchester 7-piece indie rock group James,...

The second album from LA-based collective Grouplove finally gets its UK release.

Published on May 28, 2014 by Review from old page

Grouplove follow-up 2011's highly successful  Never Trust a Happy Song with a...

Psychedelic shoegazers Echo &The Bunnymen release astonishing new album, Meteorites

Published on May 22, 2014 by Review from old page

Scouse-formed rock band, Echo & The Bunnymen (EATB), have been a critically acclaim...

Carl Barat and The Jackals Continue Their Development At XOYO

Published on May 22, 2014 by Review from old page

XOYO was the venue for the second show for Carl Barât's new band, The Jackals. ...

CASTLE NEW VIDEO PREMIERE: 'Be My Ghost'

Published on May 20, 2014 by Review from old page

Get a taste of Castle's new album... With Castle’s new full-length ‘Under Siege’...

The Sunshine Underground return with an electronic third album

Published on May 19, 2014 by Review from old page

The Sunshine Undeground ditch their guitars in favour of synths in their new self-titled...

SBTRKT makes a transition on new EP

Published on May 19, 2014 by Review from old page

In the efflorescence of his much anticipated second album, SBTRKT has revealed details of...

The legendary Plaid return with new LP

Published on May 16, 2014 by Review from old page

Warp Records finest Plaid release new album, Reachy Prints, on 19 May with fresh material...

Debut album from ex Portico Quartet member Nick Mulvey.

Published on May 16, 2014 by Review from old page

Produced by Dan Carey (Hot Chip, Steve Mason) First Mind brings together African, Cuban...

The resurgence abates a little on latest from Guided By Voices

Published on May 16, 2014 by Review from old page

Sixth since 2012 and second this year so far sees the second coming of the 'classic...

Kasabian premiere their fifth studio album to 50 super fans at Abbey Road Studios

Published on May 16, 2014 by Review from old page

Kasabian return with an electronic new direction sets to fire up arenas ...

Rolling Stones Gear Gets the Red Carpet Treatment

Published on May 15, 2014 by Review from old page

Guitar porn from the World's biggest band Available Now from Backbeat Books-...

Coldplay drop their first genuinely uninteresting album in almost a decade... Unless you're Gwyneth Paltrow

Published on May 15, 2014 by Review from old page

Ghost Stories is a record that's being marketed as a great break up album, in much the...

Echo Trails – Live review – The Waiting Room 18/03/14

Published on May 14, 2014 by Review from old page

Dotting their songs with otherwordly overtures and an Alice in Wonderland feel, it's...

Twinesuns, the German two piece Drone outfit release the soundtrack to the coming apocalypse – THE LEAVING.

Published on May 14, 2014 by Review from old page

An experiment in the dynamics of heavy, Teutonic two piece experimental metallers release...

Hummus records releases Swiss art-rock trio WELINGTON IRISH BLACK WARRIOR's debut…

Published on May 14, 2014 by Review from old page

Twisted noise-art trio Welington Black Irish Warrior release LP debut VAFANCUNEO, a...

'Made in America' Lacks Quality In Production

Published on May 13, 2014 by Review from old page

As the title would suggest, Ron Howard’s documentary of the Budweiser Made in America...

CUZ are here with interesting collaboration, 'Tamatebako'.

Published on May 12, 2014 by Review from old page

CUZ sees sometimes Stooge Mike Watt (also of Minutemen and fIREHOSE fame) in an unlikely...

Amen Dunes release new album via Sacred Bones titled 'Love'

Published on May 12, 2014 by Review from old page

The low-key, heartwarming haunting styles of Amen Dunes continues with a more exploratory...

Fight Like Apes return to brighten our lives with new EP 'Whigfield Sextape'

Published on May 12, 2014 by Review from old page

They've been quiet since 2010's 'The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner'...

Electro pop super group, Starwalker, delight with debut album

Published on May 12, 2014 by Review from old page

Losers Can Win is the début album from Air's Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Bang Gang's...

Hiss Tracts deliver a fine mess of blissful, disturbing ambience with their debut album

Published on May 12, 2014 by Review from old page

It's difficult to find drone music that works on an emotional level. Shortwave Nights,...

Folk foursome Marthas & Arthurs deliver More International Hits

Published on May 09, 2014 by Review from old page

A crowd-funded sophomore let loose with a nudge and a wink Marthas & Arthurs...

The Black Keys make the world pay attention with Turn Blue, one hell of an album!

Published on May 09, 2014 by Review from old page

The garage rock duo promote themselves to the big leagues with an 8 th album of refined,...

New Orleans favourite sons Down are back to show everyone how heavy music should be done

Published on May 09, 2014 by Review from old page

The second instalment of Down's series of four EP's opens with a sound that can only be...

Liam Finn crawls further down the rabbit hole than ever before on his 4th solo album

Published on May 08, 2014 by Review from old page

The Nihilist sees the 30 year old Finn move out from his father's shadow and into a much...

The Rails reveal their inspirations via their Spotify Playlist

Published on May 07, 2014 by Review from old page

Folk's latest sensations reveal to us the bands that inspired them on their personal...

GRUFF RHYS’ ‘AMERICAN INTERIOR’ TICKS ALL OF THE USUAL BOXES

Published on May 07, 2014 by Review from old page

The Super Furry frontman releases a bumper set of goodies to coincide with the release of...

tUnE-yArDs delivers the most original album of the year

Published on May 06, 2014 by Review from old page

‘Nikki Nack’ re-imagines American and African music history in hip-shaking technicolor ...

WORLD EXCLUSIVE - Nothing's 'Guilty Of Everything' Track By Track - Part 3

Published on May 02, 2014 by Review from old page

The final part in our video series... Today we bring you two videos from...

We Were Evergreen Bring the Tunes on Exciting Debut Album

Published on May 02, 2014 by Review from old page

Debut album is no false start Available May 5th,  We Were...

NEW MUSIC DIGEST – 02/05/2014

Published on May 02, 2014 by Review from old page

Subba-Cultcha.com brings you the latest music, videos & news from; Kasabian, OFF!,...

Brooklyn based Death-Metal outfit PYRRHON come out fighting with new record.

Published on May 01, 2014 by Review from old page

Death-Metal outfit Pyrrhon unleash ''The Mother of Virtues' from their Relapse Records...

SLEAFORD MODS’ ‘DIVIDE & EXIT’ IS THE MUTT’S NOTTZ

Published on May 01, 2014 by Review from old page

Much of the hype surrounding the Jolly F*ckers from Nottingham seems pretty well...

Exclusive interview with Beatles engineer Ken Scott

Published on May 01, 2014 by Review from old page

“John Lennon would change the pitch of everything... He called it flanging”. Ken...

NEW ARTIST OF THE DAY: Sophie Jamieson

Published on April 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Stirring music of immeasurable depth and beauty... SUBBA-CULTCHA.COM SAYS:...

US Grindcore quartet THE DRIP come out bludgeoning with new LP

Published on April 30, 2014 by Review from old page

US four-piece Grindcore outfit taking the lead of Napalm Death and Nasum and swinging for...

WORLD EXCLUSIVE - Nothing 'Guilty Of Everything' Track By Track - Part 2

Published on April 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Nothing explore their new album The Subba-Cultcha.com review... Dynamic,...

London’s premier Sludge/Doom/Stoner-rockers LIMB finally Unleash their long-awaited debut

Published on April 30, 2014 by Review from old page

New Heavy Sounds Records Doom drenched stoner-rockers LIMB return with debut longplayer...

Beverley Martyn returns with new LP featuring previously unheard Nick Drake track

Published on April 30, 2014 by Review from old page

Partially recorded just months before his death in 1974, British singer songwriter Nick...

NEW ARTIST OF THE DAY - Glimmermen

Published on April 29, 2014 by Review from old page

Subtly infectious post-punk from Dublin... SUBBA-CULTCHA.COM...

Swedish Art-Metal collective TERRA TENEBROSA return with daunting new EP V.I.T.R.I.O.L.

Published on April 29, 2014 by Review from old page

Stockholm based Epic Art-metal collective return with sequel to the phenomenal TUNNELS...