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Album Review: Life – Abstract/Natural
About two weeks ago I had not heard of Life until a musically wandering friend of mine picked them out as one of his favourite gigs of the recent and most excellent Great Escape Festival (cheeky Wyld Stallyns reference for the fans). Shortly following that, this absolute beauty of an album dropped into my inbox a week later. So, if like me, you know little about them but are openly Life-curious then let me offer you some nest feathering facts to get you up to speed.
Album Review: Big Special – O’Joy!
For a collection of songs originally left off BIG SPECIAL’s first two records, O’JOY! never feels like a collection of leftovers. Instead, it acts as a companion piece in the truest sense: a chance to spend a little more time inside the world that vocalist Joe Hicklin and drummer Callum Moloney have spent the last few years building.
The Lemon Twigs – Manchester Academy 2
We’re nearing the end of possibly the warmest week of the year in Manchester as everyone makes their way into Academy 2. There are collective sighs of relief as we reach the cool venue, in a matter of hours this room shifts to a packed-out crowd that are dancing, singing and toe-tapping along to every word as we celebrate the band's new album and their eighth time in Manchester.
Kiefer Sutherland – Tramshed, Cardiff
Kiefer Sutherland brought his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to a packed Tramshed Cardiff, transforming a warm bank holiday night in the Welsh capital into a relaxed, feelgood celebration of Americana-tinged rock and storytelling. Supported by Irish singer-songwriter Colin Andrew, the evening delivered a strong balance of charm, musicianship and easy-going crowd connection from start to finish.
Album Review: Bleachers – everyone for ten minutes
Bleachers have always had a gift for making nostalgia feel cinematic, and on ‘everyone for ten minutes’, Jack Antonoff leans into that strength beautifully. The band’s fifth studio album feels hopeful, romantic and reflective all at once - a collection of songs that don’t rush to demand attention, but instead slowly pull you into their world layer by layer.
The Hoosiers on their new album ‘Compassion,’ and the importance of keeping positive
Ahead of a UK tour in promotion of their new album, Erazer caught up with The Hoosiers’ Andy Sharland to speak about the joys of the touring lifestyle, being an independent band, and the rapidly approaching 20th anniversary of their classic record The Trick to Life.
Irish duo Lemoncello on their new record ‘Perfect Place’
Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella overlooked the Skellig Islands, off the southwest coast of Kerry, as the concept behind their second studio album was born.
Album Review: Skindred – You Got This
Whether you found them from a 2002 TikTok dance trend, or have became a fan of the band over the last 27 years, the big question is, does Skindred still got this?
Album Review: Holly Humberstone – Cruel World
The ever evolving wonder that is Holly Humberstone is set to release her sophomore studio album titled Cruel World. The release arrives at the perfect moment for Holly. After several breakout years, she is finally able to gather her experiences and emotions into a well rounded and sharply observed body of work.
Hot Mulligan – The Prospects Building, Bristol
A lively crowd gathered at The Prospect Building in Bristol as Michigan emo favourites Hot Mulligan brought their latest UK tour to the city.