Sydney based 3 piece group ‘The Violet Stones’ have an interesting album in the wings and it’s loaded with grungey-alternative throwbacks from the best of the 90’s and a modern swing towards heavier influences. Continue reading The Violet Stones – PIN (2020)
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I don’t usually do single reviews, but occasionally a song stands out and makes me take notice, like really take notice and listen. This band ‘Larsen’ from Adelaide did that. Continue reading Larsen – Yours Sincerely (single) 2020
Call it a reunion, a comeback, return to form, call it whatever you want but I say this is the aussie punk rock reformation 2020 needed. Continue reading Wishful THINKING – ONE MORE TIME (2020)
This is a solid slab of melodic hardcore that really wastes no time getting down to business. Where many of their peers may choose to establish a mood or a vibe with an intro of some sort, here they just tear open a pit and throw you in it. Sick. Continue reading VILIFY – CLARITY EP (2020)
This is an instrumental album that combines bouncy prog, rock and jazz to create a mind blowing, paradigm shifting experience. It’s near impossible to describe but I will do my best. Continue reading Arcing WIRES – prime (Art As Catharsis) 2020
It’s not deathcore or extreme chaotic grind metal but this might be some of the heaviest content I’ve heard in all of 2020 because grief weighs an absolute tonne. Continue reading Bloom – In Passing (Greyscale Records) 2020
Well well well, I’ve been surprised once again! I was not prepared. Continue reading Make Way For Man – Rites EP (2020)
An alternate title for this review could be “COVID as fertilizer – How a pop punk band survived and thrived under the worst conditions’. Continue reading Drastic Park – Imposter Syndrome (2020)
I like this band, I’m a fan of good songwriting and great melodies. I’m a fan of great performances too and this band delivers. Continue reading Terra – Into Deep Blue (2020)
15 years late, or exactly right on time! Continue reading Wolf and Chain – An Honest Mistake (2020)
