Andy Vincent - Reviews
Black Arc
Intelligent hardcore on debut EP from new band, Black Arc
Munroe Effect
Superb debut single from Portsmouth-based indie guitar outfit, Munroe Effect
Neutrinos
Formulaic, strictly-by-numbers girl-fronted indie rock on debut album from rising new group the Neutrinos
Centrifuge
Compelling compilation from now defunct hardcore rockers Centrifuge, the debut release of promising new label Welikedanger
Truckdriver Jr
Versatile riff-based post-rock on debut EP from small town Midlanders Truckerdriver Jr
You Judas
Impressively noisy and anguished new album from atmospheric shoegazing outfit You Judas
Hot Gossip
Fantastic angular pop rock from new Italian trio Hot Gossip
Honour Among None
Juvenile debut EP from nevertheless exciting, rising Welsh metal band Honour Among None
Death Before Dishonor
Energetic old school hardcore rock on re-release of American band Death Before Dishonour's debut album from 2004, 'Firends Family Forever'
Latterman
Catchy third full length album in four years from enthusiastic emo punks Latterman, who show no signs with this record of letting up or slowing down
These Arms Are Snakes
Deranged, confusing second album from Seattle hardcore rockers, These Arms are Snakes
Holy Mountain
Awakward, unimaginative political hardcore from American punks, Holy Mountain
Alexisonfire
Mature, heavyweight hardcore punk on very impressive third album from rising stars of Canadian rock Alexisonfire
Sinking Ships
Abrasive, appealing hardcore on second album from Seattle-based punks, Sinking Ships
Scouts Honor
Experimental, but confusing punk rock on second album from Illinois-based trio, Scouts Honour
Envy
Fantastic hardcore post rock on latest album from long running Japanese band Envy, released on Mogwai's Rock Action Records
City And Colour
Surprisingly uninspiring new single from the City and the Colour, the solo project of Alexisonfire's Dallas Green
Armalite
Perfect summery punk on first album from Pennyslvanian-group Armalite, whose line-up includes former Atom and His Package front man Atom Goren
Love Equals Death
Impressively trashy punk rock which recollects both Billy Idol and Anti Flag from recent Fat Wreck signings Love Equals Death
Fivemiledrive
Exciting debut EP from Portsmouth-based thrash pop quintet Fivemiledrive