Music

Melodic, heavy music ensemble Modern Error's emergence amongst post-hardcore has marked one of teal-tinged aesthetics and impressive first impressions in the industry. Debut EP Lost In The Noise is a three-part themed project, divided by the eight tracks that delve into a psychological rollercoaster of toxicity, desolation and self-separation from society.

In singles action weighing in at one member is Derya ‘Dez’ Nagle's multi-instrumental project Former Wrestlers. This EP promises sharp production, complex musicianship and originality, but will it survive the three-count?

After a four year break, Finnish pioneers of melodic death metal Children Of Bodom, who have eleven albums in their discography including two live records, surprised fans with the news of a vital record, 'Hexed'. The follow-up to 2015's 'I Worship Chaos', the album is a testament to the fact that they still have some gas left in the tank.

As It Is kicked off their Intimate Depression Tour in Bournemouth with support coming from Modern Error. We took a trip down to the first night of tour in Bournemouth - as their first UK show of the year would it leave us with smiles on our faces?

The Bristol lads are back. Our Nameless Boy have released their new EP 'Tomorrow I'll Be Scared Again' through Beth Shalom Records, and we are excited as ever to see them in action.

Mantra, a London based trio formed in 2016, are latest in the queue of alternative rockers. This year marks the release of their debut album Dreamland, out now via Dine Alone Records, which was recorded with producer Tom Dalgety to intensify their explosive sonic prowess.

Today Badflower have released their debut album 'OK, I'M SICK', which is a music rollercoaster of emotion. The quartet might not have anything to prove with their debut, but they do prove they desire your attention and here’s why.

The Sunday Sadness are putting Bordeaux, France firmly on the musical map. Their self-titled debut EP introduces fans to their quirky, dark-pop sound, which also incorporates elements of rap. Touching upon many emotions from sadness to love, relationships and ambition, there are plenty of feelings in the EP that we can relate to. Read on to find out what we thought about this intriguing release…

Mozes and the Firstborn are proving that grunge isn’t only rife in the Pacific Northwest. Hailing from The Netherlands, this quartet is throwing their sound into the ring with sleazy power-pop guitars and emotive vocals. The band aren’t aiming to re-write the rule book, but they are a strong presence in our new era of grunge. 'Dadcore' is the band’s third album released through the independent label, Burger Records.

Last year, Aussie quartet The Faim released their debut EP Summer Is A Curse. After a line-up reshuffle, they’ve started off the new year with their debut UK headline tour, beginning with a sold-out Southampton Joiners. Joined by Chapel and Halflives, we went down to watch them kick-off the tour in style.