Dirty Thrills/ Almost Easy – The Station, Cannock 22nd OCT 2016

Dirty Thrills have been on my radar for a couple of years now after a friend insisted I caught them live in Camden. I was immediately drawn to this heavy, bluesy rock band following their electrifying set. It's the second time they've been in my neck of the woods this year, firstly supporting the mighty … Continue reading Dirty Thrills/ Almost Easy – The Station, Cannock 22nd OCT 2016

Interview: Lorna Blundell of The Hyena Kill

Before their explosive set at The Sunflower Lounge, I get to catch up with Lorna Blundell (drummer) of The Hyena Kill. Unfortunately Steven Dobb was wiped out with flu so was resting up before tonight's show. So you're on your eighth show of the tour tonight, how's it going? It's going really well, Steve's unfortunately sick … Continue reading Interview: Lorna Blundell of The Hyena Kill

The Hyena Kill / deny all ROBOTS / Third Angle Projection – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham 17th October 2016

Tonight was a night I'd been looking forward to for a long time. I first caught The Hyena Kill at Camden Rocks festival early last year, I was so astounded by their punchy set and brute force of deliverance, that I couldn't wait to get hold of their back catalogue. Hailing from Manchester, Steven Dobb (guitar/vocals) … Continue reading The Hyena Kill / deny all ROBOTS / Third Angle Projection – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham 17th October 2016

Band of the Day: Deny all Robots

Self proclaimed "grunge, noise, shouty punk-mess from the midlands" Deny all Robots are right up my street! With an ever evolving underground punk rock scene in the midlands, and witnessing this band perform several explosive sets I was keen for a chat. Not long out of the studio recording their second E.P and a support … Continue reading Band of the Day: Deny all Robots

Red Fang / Torche / God Damn – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham 2nd October 2016

Fresh on the release of their sophomore album Everything Ever, God Damn embark on the first of their two big support tours this autumn. Released less than two weeks ago, I've been playing the album non-stop and visualising these monumental new tracks live. Tonight's the night, 2nd October, Birmingham, and I can't think of a better way to … Continue reading Red Fang / Torche / God Damn – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham 2nd October 2016

The Virginmarys’ Ally Dickaty hosts sell-out charity gig

Those who know The Virginmarys know that social commentary is used fiercely throughout their music. Most recent album Divides is probably the strongest example of this yet, tackling at full force the every day struggles in today's society. Fresh off the back of a US support tour and main stage Reading and Leeds festival performances, Ally decides to … Continue reading The Virginmarys’ Ally Dickaty hosts sell-out charity gig