Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 3

After Tool’s set the previous evening, the Tons of Rock festival site was closed and everyone told to swiftly make their way to the exits as there was an impending thunderstorm, but we were pleased to discover the next morning that the effects had not been as bad as feared and the ground therefore was … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 3

Tour News: The Hot Damn! / Bones of Minerva / Skynd (and new video!) / Vexed / Signs of the Swarm / Noahfinnce

We've had a big bunch of tour news come through over the last couple of days, so here's it is all in one place! The Hot Damn! Purveyors of bodacious bedlam The Hot Damn! will be high-kicking their way around the UK this autumn. Kicking off (literally!) on 3rd November, the foursome will be spreading … Continue reading Tour News: The Hot Damn! / Bones of Minerva / Skynd (and new video!) / Vexed / Signs of the Swarm / Noahfinnce

Gig Review: Ice Nine Kills / Skynd / Lansdowne / Defying Decay – O2 Academy, Glasgow (6th June 2023)

After two upgrades in venue due to delays and incredible ticket sales, INK finally got to play in Glasgow again. Bringing with them both the sunshine and a 3-band support package, the sold out Academy was in for a treat. I arrived a little later than I'd hoped, around half seven, and the place was … Continue reading Gig Review: Ice Nine Kills / Skynd / Lansdowne / Defying Decay – O2 Academy, Glasgow (6th June 2023)

Band of the Day: SKYND

We popped up a review of SKYND's latest single recently, and the band followed up by answering our BotD questions... Simple things first – where are you guys from? We are from The Dark Place. How did you meet? While I was in Sydney, I found myself at a bush party by the ocean. I … Continue reading Band of the Day: SKYND

Single Review: SKYND – Columbine

The 9th of October marked Skynd’s release of their newest single “Columbine”, featuring Bill $Aber, alongside a music video. Before I go further into it, I want to put a small warning: both the video and the song deal with traumatic, violent events that could be triggering to people, and I suggest proceeding with caution … Continue reading Single Review: SKYND – Columbine