Author Archives: andrewcream
Little Big League / Ovlov – Split 7”
The internet seems to be full of articles that say all the best band names has been taken, and Ovlov aren’t doing much to challenge this theory, with their backwards written Swedish dad car moniker. Although saying that, a zombie-themed … Continue reading
Prawn – Kingfisher
I first got into Prawn in the same way many of us start listening to certain bands – to impress a girl. However, as soon as I gave their first EP False Institutions a listen, I knew I’d like them. … Continue reading
Living Room – Moonchaser
Brooklyn-based band Living Room are back with their second album Moonchaser. In the promo material for the album, one thing stood out to me the most: the comparison to an impressionist painting. I thought this was a very bold claim, … Continue reading
Still Bust get Literate and Technical
Gloucester-ites Still Bust are one of the most established ‘core bands on the Greater Midlands roster – and, like Worcester’s Fights and Fires, have blazed a trail across the mainland Euro Punk scene for some years now. Not short of … Continue reading
O Captain – Ghetto Hikes
Ghetto Hikes is the first EP from Yorkshire four-piece O Captain. The lo-fi, treble heavy introduction to Ghetto Hikes set my bar pretty low. However, literally 21 seconds in, and as soon as the rest of the band came in … Continue reading
ASTPAI – Burden Calls
I’m sure ASTPAI used to be a hardcore band. So much so that a certain major high street retailer has them listed in the ‘metal’ section; but I digress. The past few times I’ve seen ASTPAI live – and there … Continue reading
Joyce Manor – Never Hungover Again
To say I was excited for Joyce Manor’s latest offering would probably be an understatement. I’ve been a big fan of them for the past couple of years, since ‘Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired’ was released on … Continue reading
Mike TV – Sausage Hospital
Mike TV. I’m sure you know who they are. You probably hate them, everyone does. It seems to be the done thing to have an active dislike for Mike TV. Maybe it’s guitarist Jhon’s somewhat abrasive nature that puts people … Continue reading
Museum Mouth – Alex I Am Nothing
Starting off like a cross between Idlewild and The Thermals, ‘Alex I Am Nothing’ by Museum Mouth is a blistering 11-track concept album, slotting into the rock and roll sonic alphabet somewhere between Ash (Trailer/Nu-clear Sounds-era) and Talking Heads for … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 