Hemorrhage – Chapter One
I feel there should be a strong emphasis on the r(h)age in Hemorrhage's moniker. In fact, it should be capitalised at all times, with at least several exclamation marks. Hailing from Huntington Beach, Orange Country, this four piece (consisting of vocalist Philip, guitarist Vinnie, bassist Rain and drummer Andres) define their genre as 'anger', which is spot on. Chapter One is 7 tracks in around 13 minutes and it's absolutely punishing...
The Computers – Love Triangles, Hate Squares
Almost every review of Love Triangles, Hate Squares by The Computers has probably started off pointing out the differences between this and their debut, This Is The Computers. It's glaringly obvious mind you, so there does seem reason to mention it. Gone are the screams, almost whittled away to nothing. Gone is the frantic shredding, with the hardcore-punk tendencies thrown from the train. Instead, hello soul - hello 60s organ-sounds - hello rock 'n roll - hello Chuck Berry!...
Mayors of Miyazaki – Holy Cop
Brimming with a sunny disposition, shades of Mineral, Cap 'N Jazz and a guitar tone that will have you reaching for your copy of Variations on Swing; the oddly named Mayors of Miyazaki (possible reference to this dude) are an unpredictable but intriguing package. ...
Axis Of – Finding St Kilda
What grabs you about Finding St Kilda is how immediate it is; a huge thumping, crunching rush of excited, exhilarating sounds packed into 34 minutes. Axis Of display their nationality on Finding St Kilda like the roaring explosion of a fireworks shop going up in flames - the accents of drummer Ethan, guitarist Niall and bassist Ewen are so strong and expressive, full of warmth, heart and endearing passion. ...
Arms And The Man – Blood Junkie (Debut Video)
Hertfordshire-based Every Time I Die-loving, popular beat-combo Arms And The Man have gone and recorded a video! Blood Junkie depicts a little girl traveling to the band's show and commencing to have a one-man (girl) mosh pit - all flailing limbs, swinging hair and seems to be copying every move made my madcap frontman, Ben Davies. ...
Suffer On Acid – Wit’s End
Being and sounding like the exact incarnation of your band name is something hardly any bands can live up to. Well not anymore! Boston three-piece Suffer On Acid sound exactly like their moniker, tripping major ballsacks down a flight of stairs, out into the street and into the path of huge dumper-truck on fire...
Golden Tanks – R.D.H.B.
Looking for something that bursts from the starting blocks? Want something that's quite content to jump up and down with absolutely no decorum, shouting, swearing, screaming and roaring in your face? That barely lets up it's animalistic ferocity? Oh hi Golden Tanks...
Cable35 – Fungus
Not the Cable who were in that Sprite advert. Cable35 are a 'fungus rock' power-trio from Malta, now relocated in lovely Sheffield. Those expecting another Arctic Monkeys, get out now. This has more in common with Sub Pop and plaid shirts...
Break Your Legs – Ghostcore
Break Your Legs hail from New Brunswick, Canada (home of label, Banana Stand Records) and in true DIY fashion, 'Ghostcore' will be a tape only (retro is back dudes) and of course good old digital download. That’s not the only thing that’s DIY though, eschewing any sort of production values, Break Your Legs hark back to better, hazier and more intoxicated days. ...
Girl Band – France 98
Girl Band hail from Dublin and ‘France 98’ is a sinister and warped trail of distortion, disapproving sneers and the middle finger. I like how uncomfortably ominous each track sounds. From the cacophony of snarling guitars that make up opener ‘You’re A Dog’ to the frantic barrage of quick-fire strumming of the speed-punk title track...
