Museum of Light believe opposites attract. They love the light as much as the dark, the heavy as much as the soft, and dense, doom-laden riffs as much as eerie, loaded ambience. In the words of the Seattle outfit’s guitarist and vocalist Ted Alvarez, “Those would seem to be incompatible, but the more we played, the more we realized those […]
Read moreIn zoology, palps are pairs of elongated segmented appendages near the mouth of an arthropod, usually concerned with the senses of touch and taste. In music, Palps are a band from Essex, usually concerned with big rock riffs, post-hardcore zeal, and feelings of nostalgia, melancholy, and defiance. The four-piece might have started life sounding a little too much like their […]
Read moreYou might not know exactly what Camiches are saying- the Mexico City quartet’s lyrics are written exclusively in their native tongue- but you’ll definitely understand them. They play confident, crystal clear post-hardcore that really neatly balances aggression with melody, and energetic riffs with arms-in-the-air atmosphere. There’s no mistaking their quality. El Escapista by Camiches The band formed in 2013, have […]
Read moreAlexisonfire are back! Like back back. Ok, so on one hand, it feels like they were never really gone- the Canadian outfit announced their hiatus in 2011 but were touring again in 2015 and released a trio of new songs pre-pandemic. On the other hand though, it feels like they’ve been gone forever, and every previous hint at a grand […]
Read moreEven if you’ve never heard them, this Californian trio might not need an introduction. First of all, Rip Room have steadily grown their profile since forming in 2015, toured hard, and released two EPs already. And second of all, if you don’t recognise the name, you should definitely recognise the sound. Rip Room play stark, smart, arty and energised punk […]
Read moreGet ready for beach punk. Now, that might just sound like punk rock in flip flops, but Isle of Wight outfit, Reminders, were inspired. Formed in 2017 and motivated by teenage lust, suburban boredom and their seaside hometown, the trio started writing songs- garage riffers, sub-two-minute rippers like ‘I’ll Be Fine’ (from their ‘Water Sports and Major Cities’ EP), and upbeat […]
Read moreEl Ten Eleven have announced a new album. The duo’s ninth album will be called ‘New Year’s Eve’. And while their last release was a grief-stricken triple record, this is a disco-inspired ode to living in the moment. In their own words, “With ‘Tautology’ I had all of these ideas that just kept coming, and I had to figure out how to […]
Read moreAnd So I Watch You From Afar have announced details of their next record. The Northern Irish outfit’s seventh (!) album will be called ‘Jettison’. And it’s not just an album- it’s a 50 minute journey of music and images inspired acclaimed visual artist Sam Wiehland. In the band’s own words it’s “a multimedia album… a sonic exploration spread across […]
Read moreBloc Party are back! The band’s first new song in six years, ‘Traps’, debuted today, and it rips. Don’t just take my word for it though, check the official audio video below. Sounds to me like a heady combination of everything the band have done before now- including a big riff, rolling bass, and some satisfyingly weird lyrical tics. ‘Traps’ […]
Read moreMuch-missed UK hardcore outfit, Bastions, are back. The Welsh four-piece announced their hiatus in 2015, and I remember it feeling sudden and premature at the time. They left behind a handful of EPs, a half hour of vivid, gritty hardcore punk in the shape of their only full-length, and a ton of promise and potential. But to be fair, they […]
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