rescuing musical virtue in distress.
If hardcore was defined by loud and aggressive acts sonic defiance, then post-hardcore bands found other, more intricate and dynamic ways of blowing off steam and that is certainly apparent in Clarity’s music. Love Is is a perfect blend of the weight and drama of alt-rock and the hooks and melody more often associated with... Continue Reading →
I started the day writing about how we live in a post-genre musical world when trying to describe how the cool of the underground was combining with more mainstream sounds to create a new, more palatable pop alternative. I end the day by writing about something that not only knocks down the generic barricades but... Continue Reading →
Petrol Girls, the feminist post-hardcore quartet from South East London will be taking to the road, throughout the UK, in late January, as they gear up for the release of their new EP, 'Some Thing'. The band commence the tour on the 10th January at The Camden Underworld with H2O and wrap up the run... Continue Reading →
First new music video recommendation of the year and I thought that we should kick in with something brash, boisterous, riotous and raucous, you know, really kick some arse and cut the mustard, clear away the cobwebs and other cliches and alliterations. Jack The Envious are an alt rock/post hardcore band from Israel who combine... Continue Reading →