Insurrection is a beautiful blend of dub reggae poetry and steady electronic beats that are used to remember and discuss the Brixton riots of 1981, that not only affected Brixton’s black community but Britain as a nation. It is the first single off of Hiatus’ forthcoming LP Ghost Notes and features respected dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson. […]
Tue 17th May 2011 | Posted in
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Now THIS is how you do it. River Song, the second single from upcoming hopefuls Burn the Fleet is hopefully going to send post hardcore forward. From analysing the current ‘talent’ in the genre I was calculating it was dead. Well I guess these guys had other ideas. Opening with a melodic hook that will be coming to […]
Tue 17th May 2011 | Posted in
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If you haven’t heard of The Blackout, where on earth have you been? After the release of their first album The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout! back in 2006, the band has gone from a group of cheeky unknowns to pop rock superstars, all within a few years. They are now quite at home on various different […]
Mon 16th May 2011 | Posted in
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The Blackout’s much anticipated third album, Hope, was released last month on April 4th. Delivered by a band well-known for having the “love to hate” factor, along with a ridiculously loyal fanbase (commonly known as the ‘Riot Squad’), opinions are bound to be divided. Having toured with huge names in the rock industry, such as Limp Bizkit, […]
Thu 5th May 2011 | Posted in
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From the offset All The Way is a powerful work that cleverly manages to weave catchy melodies against strong punk-like rhythms. As the first sounds of vocals fade in you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was Funeral For A Friend, with the smooth but high voice giving a post-hardcore flavour to the music.
The first song, All the Way, […]
Wed 4th May 2011 | Posted in
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