Retro Youth are rapidly gaining fans thanks to their quirky sound, merging rock- pop and adding some groovy twangs for good measure. The trio recently released their debut album B.R.A.V.E via Independent Ear Records, here's what we thought.
2017 marks ten years of Lower Than Atlantis, their biggest UK tour to date and their fifth album Safe in Sound. Would the follow-up to their 2014 self-titled blow us away or leave much to be desired?
We headed to The Joiners to see the quadruple threat of Fair Weather, The Gospel Youth, WSTR and Seaway on the first date of their 2017 tour. We anticipated a night of pop-punk chaos and we got certainly got this!
Ahead of their tour with State Champs pop punks As It Is are set to release their second album Okay. Packed to the rafters with punchy pop-punk guitar lines, driving drums and relatable lyrics this is definitely more than an okay release.
Having made a name for themselves on the Bristol scene, Beyond Recall have taken their music global. 2017 is set to kick off with the trio releasing their latest EP Selfish Scars bringing their unique mix of heavy rock with a hip-hop edge to brighten your year.
Love Is Not Enough is the debut full-length from Hassle Records signing Casey, packed to the rafters with emotionally charged guitar lines and captivating lyrics. Once known for its strong music scene, South Wales is making a revival and Casey are leading the pack.
2016 has seen Nothing But Thieves tour almost solidly in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released in November last year. To round off a crazy twelve months the quintet played three of their biggest headline shows to date - all of which sold out in advance - ending with a performance at Brixton’s O2 Academy. These guys are riding a huge wave of success and after tonight 's performance this is thoroughly deserved.
2016 marks the first year of Manchester’s newest music venture, Neighbourhood Festival. Spanning 11 venues across the city with acts including Blossoms, Vant and Twin Atlantic, there is no denying the strength of the line-up for a festival in it's first year; but did it live up to expectations?
Destroy Something Beautiful is latest EP from Hertfordshire quintet Chasing Cadence. Formed of five tracks it features some intriguing titles, lashes of energy and vibrant tones. Following their collaboration with TNA Xplosion, the anticipation for their EP is high; but does it live up to it?
Following on from their 2013 release Where The World Begins, alt-rock outfit EMP!RE have returned with new EP Our Simple Truths. Coming in at just 18 minutes in length it leaves us anticipating an all killer, no filler release. Spoiler: there are crashing choruses, rumbling drums and hooked filled guitars by the bucketload.