

“Alive in the city” The Murder Capital, Reborn on second album Gigi’s Recovery
Gigi’s Recovery is a completely new atmosphere to what came before Continue reading “Alive in the city” The Murder Capital, Reborn on second album Gigi’s Recovery

Joseph Futak demonstrates the beauty of patience on new single.
The softboy’s answer to Genet, they admit, “I’m never more scared than when I’m with you”. Continue reading Joseph Futak demonstrates the beauty of patience on new single.

Existential threat via the mundane on new Lou Terry single ‘Warmly, Alexandria’
Late night jams and tinnies in the bath are set in historical perspective on the title track from his forthcoming EP. Continue reading Existential threat via the mundane on new Lou Terry single ‘Warmly, Alexandria’

Bo Gritz emerge from hibernation with industrial grunge slapper ‘Observes and Selects’.
An “all-rhythm” industrial statement of intent to mark the end of a five-year hiatus. Continue reading Bo Gritz emerge from hibernation with industrial grunge slapper ‘Observes and Selects’.

It’s Michael’s Goddamn World, and We’re Just Living In It.
My Goddamn Poem bottles her lightning… It is a moment, a scream. Continue reading It’s Michael’s Goddamn World, and We’re Just Living In It.

Californian newcomers abracadabra release a pulsating art-rock/ disco cut in ‘at the zoo’.
The third in a string of singles trailing new album ‘shapes & colors’, out on 20th January. Continue reading Californian newcomers abracadabra release a pulsating art-rock/ disco cut in ‘at the zoo’.

“There is no substitute” – stepping into the strangely welcoming world of Mewn.
Busy mixing the brooding with the bittersweet, the sensitive with the sublime, we caught up with the Manchester group. Continue reading “There is no substitute” – stepping into the strangely welcoming world of Mewn.

Deep in the Belly of Your City: On the Gobjaw Poetry Collective.
Gobjaw Poetry Collective is an incomprehensible idea, an artistic community, and a regular open mic night at The Avalon Café. Continue reading Deep in the Belly of Your City: On the Gobjaw Poetry Collective.

The Great Escape Prepares to Set the Pace for Festival Season 2023.
It is a crucial date for industry players and storm chasing fans alike Continue reading The Great Escape Prepares to Set the Pace for Festival Season 2023.

Notes from a Blackened Dream: Dog Replica by Angus Rogers (Opus Kink)
“It’s wonderful until you stick your head into it and then it’s something else” Continue reading Notes from a Blackened Dream: Dog Replica by Angus Rogers (Opus Kink)

“Like a jab at some form of musical instrument inside your head”: An Ode to Samuel Beckett
That’s when a writer’s voice really comes out. A good piece of work. When it is read aloud. Continue reading “Like a jab at some form of musical instrument inside your head”: An Ode to Samuel Beckett

2022 by its Artists #8: Waterbaby
Checking in with sister duo considered ‘the scene’s best kept secret’ Continue reading 2022 by its Artists #8: Waterbaby