Album reviews

Going into this album, I wasn’t really sure what I ought to expect, and upon hearing the name—EX_MACHINA; I was intrigued. And just judging this album from the track list, I had pretty high hopes, to say the least. The titles of the songs sounded interesting, and each held a certain kind of mystique to […]

​Australian alternative rock band Hands Like Houses have been pushing boundaries and challenging musical norms since their emergence in 2008. Their fourth studio album ‘Anon’ continues to do this, whilst also unmasking an abundance of inner and societal battles with the most powerful tool they have: music. The opening track off ‘Anon’, “Kingdom Come” immediately […]

Going into this album, I had to admit that I was a little sceptical myself, even more so when I saw that Tilian were signed to Rise Records. I’ll be honest in saying that I was expecting another post-hardcore band with potential, and I am pleased to say that this album was nothing at all […]

The dark room buzzes with undeniable excitement as a crowd forms, awaiting Flor’s entrance on stage. The audience nods as the group begins their set, smiles mirrored from both the band and the fans swaying along with the catchy hooks. The music is intriguing, electric, and quirky enough to make everyone present feel like they’ve arrived early to […]

After a three-year wait, State Champs have finally released their highly anticipated album, ‘Living Proof’. The pop punk album became available worldwide on June 15th of this year after heavy anticipation and excitement. Fans have eagerly awaited the record since the band’s previous 2015 release of ‘Around the World and Back’. ‘Living Proof’ opens up […]

Trophy Eyes are most certainly a band on the rise. Their first two records have allowed them to play tours with some big names and embark on their first ever US headlining tour, and their name is one that’s becoming familiar in pop-punk scene. Their growth hasn’t just been in recognition and audience, however, as […]