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Album Review // TROPHY EYES ‘The American Dream’

Trophy Eyes return with The American Dream, an album that redefines them in every possible way. From self-loathing and self-doubt, to dealing with aggression and fear, to finding strength in weakness and dreams, Trophy Eyes come full circle to a place where they were always headed.

Album Review // CROSSFAITH ‘EX_MACHINA’

The concept album from Crossfaith is a thrilling ride from start to finish, and it’s undeniably the best work put out by the outfit that pushes their unique sound to dazzling new heights. Crossfaith really take their own sound to soaring new heights with their latest

Album Review // LIKE PACIFIC ‘In Spite Of Me’

Canadian pop-punk/emo quintet Like Pacific hit all the feels in their sophomore album, In Spite Of Me.   Like Pacific take their signature style established on their debut album and bring it to the next level in their sophomore effort, In Spite Of Me. The album just

Album Review // NIC CESTER ‘Sugar Rush’

Jet frontman Nic Cester returns with his debut solo album titled Sugar Rush. Luckily, we have a sweet tooth for the Jet frontman’s electric vocals and bombastic aesthetic. Nic Cester and his band, who dominated not only the Australia’s music scene and beyond for many years, also continues to rock

Album Review // LYDIA ‘Liquor’

On their new album, Liquor, Arizona trio Lydia muster up ten tracks laced with bliss, angst, optimism and despair. Since their 2015 release Run Wild, Lydia have been enduring the highs and lows of the creative process. And with six previous LPs in tow, it

Album Review // GLOO ‘A Pathetic Youth’

You’ll be tempted to go out and smash something as Sussex punks Gloo rile you up with their debut album.  Hailing from the small town of Littlehampton, Gloo’s big sound doesn’t seem to reflect this. Their debut album provides ten tracks of smashing guitars, boisterous

Album Review // HOMESAFE ‘One’

Exploring feelings of homesickness and self-doubt, Chicago quartet Homesafe reflect on their past experiences on their debut album for Pure Noise Records, One. The last four years has seen Homesafe logging many miles and gaining new fans, but with all the funs of touring, there will inevitably be

Album Review // BETWEEN YOU & ME ‘Everything Is Temporary’

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, pop-punkers Between You & Me make waves with their debut album, Everything Is Temporary.   Pop punk outfit Between You & Me bring the heat from down under with their debut album Everything Is Temporary. It’s ten emotionally charged tracks delivered with a pop-punk gusto;

Album Review // THIS WILD LIFE ‘Petaluma’

The two piece acoustic band will charm you with their latest offering Petaluma, featuring some of their most honest and explorative songwriting to date. The upcoming studio album from acoustic duo This Wild Life will offer listeners a much-needed escape from the often constraining reality of daily life.

Album Review // 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER ‘Youngblood’

From the get-go, you’ll be pulled in by the sultry beats of Youngblood, which flourishes into a groovy, infectious pop album, marking a new chapter for the Australian band.  It’s a new chapter for 5 Seconds Of Summer, as they say goodbye to their pop-punk roots and embrace the dazzling world