Music Reviews

better joy may be a newcomer after launching in late-2023, but she's already making a mark on the UK indie scene. Led by Bria Keely, who is backed by a band, better joy offer something completely different even from the first listen. Recently released EP 'at dusk' proves this point, where you will find a great mix of stunning vocals alongside some very impressive guitar work.

While the second half ends up dragging slightly compared to the start of the record, Avatar’s 'Don’t Go In The Forest' is, nonetheless, a very fun ride throughout its 10-song journey, which could not have been released on a more fitting day.

'Forcefed Serenity' is a record that is undeniably personal and draws on modern day issues such as gender identity, relationships, and finding inner peace in an over-saturated world.

Almost two years after the debut album 'Killjoy', Isle of Wight alt-rockers Coach Party are back with album number two in 'Caramel'. From the first listen there appears to be a level of maturity about the new record, which was produced by the band's own drummer Guy Page.

In this case, you might not remember everything about this album, but the most evocative parts will change how you think about shoegaze. Very much an album that’s more than the sum of its parts.

Ayrshire’s finest Biffy Clyro released their much anticipated tenth studio album Futique earlier this month to critical acclaim. This is a record that explodes with energy from the get go, and is well worth the wait following 2021's 'The Myth Of The Happily Ever After'.

“Gonna be the last girls at the party” sings Jordan Miller from The Beaches, one of Canada’s best up and coming indie-rock bands, during the last track of their new album. 'No Hard Feelings' is definitely a party album while, at times, a recognition of the joys and pitfalls of relationships and life in general. 

We recently sat down and chewed the fat with Frozemode and heard whispers of a new album release. Naturally, we couldn't resist the urge of a quick listen. Having tasted sips of success with their previous EP, 'Demode 2', the most recent offering is the latest in the trilogy, entitled 'Demode 3'.

As December Falls have independently released their new album 'Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine' - here's what we thought of their fourth full-length!

Five years after their last release, Deftones return with 'private music', the most Deftones sounding album they've put out since 2010’s 'Diamond Eyes'.