People will describe this record like an open wound. Raw, ragged, violent. But for all the aggressive sounds on ‘The Lack Long After’ this is record of release, more likely to provide healing than hatred. The band have got previous of course, the open, honest post-hardcore of their first two albums helped spawn a whole new scene (Welcome to #TheWave) […]
Read moreSometimes post-rock sorely lacks soul. Not so Blueneck’s third full-length. ‘Repetitions’ might employ a few familiar tools to get the job done but defies its title to consistently turn over new, touching, emotional ground. So there are distant whispers, string swells, and the odd quiet-loud interchange but instead of bringing to mind too-easy touchstones like Mogwai or Godspeed, these songs […]
Read moreThe Bled announced their split back in August, sour news. But at least the UK gets a proper farewell, these few dates marking some of the band’s last. 16.02.12. Cathouse, Glasgow 17.02.12. The Cooler, Bristol 18.02.12. Dingwalls, London 19.02.12. Dingwalls, London
Read moreEvery Time I Die are a runaway train. They’re a firestorm, a powerhouse, a prize fighter delivering knockout blow after knockout blow. Brighton has seen all sorts of course but only rarely a crackling, commanding, confident show like this. This is the sound of a band satisfying their fans, certifying their authority and silencing their critics. Because it hasn’t always […]
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