Author Archives: andrewcream
Doe: Perfecting Rage Pop
When you hear a band for the first time and one of your first thoughts is ‘this lot are going to be important’, it’s a pretty special feeling. London three-piece Doe blew me away about 18 months ago when I … Continue reading
Arms & Hearts – Set In Stone
Set in Stone by Arms & Hearts isn’t the most original EP you’ll listen to this week. It wears its influences on a heavily tattooed sleeve, one that’s stained with beer and cigarette smoke and the dust of the open … Continue reading
Larkhill – S/T
I pressed play on Larkhill‘s self-titled EP at 7am on a winter’s morning – still collecting myself and my thoughts as the whirling sound of guitars kicked in, taking me straight back to emo/punk bands from the past. The scene … Continue reading
Scene Better Days: Albums of 2015
Congratulating a period of time may seem slightly absurd, but I would like to applaud 2015 for being a stellar year for new music. I don’t know whether the last 12 months have genuinely been stronger than previous years, or … Continue reading
On the Road with Esper Scout
This may sound obvious, but the live aspect of a band’s existence is so important. For some bands, however, it’s everything. One such band who put a special emphasis on live performances is Leeds’ Esper Scout. Of course, the band … Continue reading
Project Mork – Smell The Blade
Project Mork are a weirdo punk band from East Anglia, England. They cast forth a car crash of The Vandals, Devo, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Bomb The Music Industry. There’s a lot going on on this record, which comes in … Continue reading
Sam Russo – Greyhound Dreams
By now, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you who Sam Russo is. On the off chance that you’re unfamiliar though, he’s a singer-songwriter from the Suffolk town of Haverhill, known for being one of the largest towns in … Continue reading
A Short Article about A Short Fanzine About Rocking
You may never have known who Nick Mann was. Truth be told, I only met him once or twice, but we had conversed via email as we were brothers in zine-making. He, creator of the successful A Short Fanzine About … Continue reading
Martha: Pop is Important. We Love it.
When you find a band whose musical output you very much enjoy, you can find yourself wondering what tuneful stars aligned in order for them to think up such melodies. Well, if you enjoy the chirp and charm of Durham’s … Continue reading
East Ends – What’s The Furthest Place From Here?
East Ends’ new EP, What’s The Furthest Place From Here?, is reminiscent of summer pop punk and indie anthems from the early 2000s. Ash, The Ataris and The Gaslight Anthem all come to mind when listening to different tracks on … Continue reading
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