Category Archives: Reviews
Droves – Wisdom Teeth
Melodic hardcore is a bit like a Pot Noodle. It’s great, and it seems really easy to make, but it’s actually quite tricky to get right and just doesn’t work when you don’t get the balance. Droves are a good … Continue reading
Moving Brooklyn – Intervals
Apparently, Connecticut pop punk/rock band Moving Brooklyn are set for big things in 2014, so let’s see why. For starters, their latest E.P, ‘Intervals’, was recorded and produced at the New York Nada Studios, where the likes of My Chemical … Continue reading
Tens – Demo
Tens are a Chicago punk band featuring three dudes who like punk rock and beer a lot. Good start: they’ve already got two things in common with a lot of the people reading this review. Chances are that, on listening … Continue reading
Ducking Punches – Dance Before You Sleep
Dan Allen is a man of many talents. He’s been a guitar tech for Frank Turner, and even filled in on acoustic guitar when Frank damaged his back, playing to crowds of thousands across Europe. He’s also a keen illustrator … Continue reading
Revenge Of The Psychotronic Man – In Session From Maida Vale
It’s not so much the case these days, but in the 20th century certainly, recording a session at Maida Vale studios was on a lot of bands’ bucket lists. I can’t speak for Manchester punk stalwarts Revenge Of The Psychotronic … Continue reading
Seahaven – Silhouette (Latin Skin)
At this time of year, as the grey little island we call home is battered by a seemingly unending storm-ocalypse, the perfect remedy, apart from a cup of tea, is a band who remind us that the sun does still … Continue reading
Mike Petruccelli – No Refrain
Following on from his last record, ‘The Longest Day of my Life’, released with acoustic-punk band Dead End Days, it wasn’t long until Ohio-born Mike Petruccelli was at it again, this time though, solo. The four-track all-acoustic EP ‘No Refrain’ … Continue reading
Ieuan Williams – Love & The Minor Key
Writing my first review for ‘Scene Better Days’, I was excited to discover young singer-songwriter Ieuan Williams from South Wales. Now based in Bristol, after moving there for University, Williams has certainly been busy, writing music and promoting himself around … Continue reading
Billy Liar – All I’ve Got
“I want to hear true adolescent rage, I want to be inspired, I want to see something change.” Billy Liar’s plea for passion during anti-industry protest anthem ‘Change’ certainly chimes a chord with most listeners. Billy Liar is the Edinburgh-based … Continue reading
NONA / Crow Bait – Split
This six-track split between two bands from the US East Coast, NONA and Crow Bait, is a solid effort, yet hints that both are capable of more. NONA’s three offerings come first, which build on their decent debut album ‘Through … Continue reading
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