Album Review: Youth Fountain – Letters To Our Former Selves

The world needs more great emo records, and this is one of them.  Vacouver based emo duo Youth Fountain are releasing their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Letters To Our Former Selves, this Friday via Pure Noise Records. “Letters to Our Former Selves is a record that holds pieces of the person I have been…

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Album Review: The Wandering Hearts – Wild Silence (Deluxe)

Americana breakthrough band The Wandering Hearts have added a few new tracks to the deluxe version of their debut record.  Following their UK headline tour, including a sell-out show at Islington Assembly Hall, Folk-Americana band The Wandering Hearts have released a Deluxe Edition of Wild Silence, out now. When the band released their debut album…

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EP Review: Modern Error – Lost In The Noise

The melodic hardcore newcomers deliver a stellar genre-crossing debut with Lost In The Noise.  Peterborough four-piece Modern Error are set to release their debut EP tomorrow with Lost In The Noise. The record is dictated by the idea of self-war and personal change, broken into three parts: Lack of belief, loss of purpose and hiding a true…

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Album Review: Taking Back Sunday – Twenty

Celebrating two decades, Taking Back Sunday have released the ultimate highlight reel. Taking Back Sunday’s 21-song anniversary collection was released this Friday via Craft Recordings and spans all seven of their full-length albums; 2002’s Tell All Your Friends, 2004’s Where You Want To Be, 2006’s Louder Now, 2009’s New Again, 2011’s Taking Back Sunday, 2014’s…

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EP Review: Not Ur Girlfrenz – New Kids In America

Our favourite discovery of 2018 has delivered a big-sounding debut EP.  Barely in their teens, Not Ur Girlfrenz is an all-girl, Texan rock outfit that are here to prove they mean business – busting out show-stealing performances with their high-energy songs, which cleverly combine instant pop-punk hooks with timeless old-school songwriting. And that is exactly what you’ll…

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Album Review: Memphis May Fire – Broken

Broken is not only ambitious but it is also a bold declaration of resilience.  Memphis May Fire have released a stellar sixth record which fashions music into a sharp sword, dedicated to cutting free the bonds of self-doubt. Broken is both a perfect distillation of everything the band has achieved creatively, with the group’s signature passion…

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Album Review: Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers – Bought To Rot

On Born To Rot, Laura Jane Grace bares her soul to the listener and delivers a record you’ll still want to listen to in thirty years.  Released via Bloodshot Records this Friday, Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers’ Born To Rot  is one of those albums you’ll find yourself listenting to over and over again, finding new…

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EP Review: 7he 7ouch – Seventyseven

Athens meets London, 7he 7ouch have released a slick new EP with Seventyseven.  Formed of Constantine (vocals), Stelios (guitar), John (lead guitar), Toni (bass) and Dave (drums), 7he 7ouch recorded Seventyseven between studios in Athens and London. The EP consists of six explosive tracks, written and performed from their hearts. With each member bringing influences ranging…

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EP Review: Delayed Departure – Your Colours

Farnborough alt-rockers Delayed Departure have released their brand new EP this week. Your Colours marks a huge milestone for the band and delivers their strongest work to date. Having been written and recorded during a time of sadness and life changes, Your Colours captivates a positive outlook on life and the impact we all have on…

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Album Review: Stand Atlantic – Skinny Dipping

Aussie pop-punk trio Stand Atlantic have released their debut album this week.  Out now via Hopeless Records, Skinny Dipping is packed with hooks from start to finish, and lyrics that will let you dive deep into the souls of the Sydney three-piece. The album follows Sidewinder, Stand Atlantic’s 2017 EP that launched singer/guitarist Bonnie Fraser, guitarist David…

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