February 2012
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Split // Half Hearted Hero & Deadhorse
This 10 minute split shows contrast at its best. The first half gives a burst of hard hitting, intelligently structured pop-punk courtesy of Half Hearted Hero, while the second comes from instrumental post-rock outfit, Deadhorse. An interesting collaboration but a wise decision in order to open the eyes of a whole new audience.
Despite Half Hearted Hero contributing 2 tracks and Deadhorse applying...
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The top 10 songs I discovered in 2011
Ever feel like you’re always playing catch-up? So do I. But the great thing about music is that it’s timeless. While these songs may not be new in 2011, they’re new to my ears, and maybe to yours, too!
#10 “Into the Shadows of My Embrace” - Eskimo Snow // WHY?
#9 “Distraction #74” - Four Thieves Gone // The Avett Brothers
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Downtown EP // Erin Passmore
Too often I tend to find myself blending female vocalists together—surely, the supreme voices of people like Florence Welch, Adele Adkins, and Hayley Williams are exceptionally different from one another; but it often seems that the listener can end up drowning in vocal vociferations and unforgiving crescendos. To their credit, this unbridled talent is what makes these female vocalists so...
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This Is Our Concern Dude // Banquets
When it comes to modern day blue collar punk rock, Banquets are steadily rising to lead the pack. The four piece appear to take influence from fellow New Jersey locals, the more experienced The Gaslight Anthem, and are putting their own spin on the genre and its distinct city influenced culture.[[MORE]]
This Is Our Concern Dude launches with “Lyndon B. Magic Johnson”. The track is guitar driven,...
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Top Button, Bottom Shelf // Banquets
How annoying are incredibly overrated records? There is nothing worse than hearing an album which you know for sure is nothing special and then jumping online to see an avalanche of hype, right? Wrong. Spare a thought for those bands missing out. While overrated records are certainly annoying, nothing frustrates me more than falling in love with a record that gets not nearly enough attention and...
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Thurrock International Film Festival 2012
From 24 -30 June 2012 the Thurrock International Film Festival will take place at Thameside Theatre in Grays, Essex. It is the exciting new venture of Natalie Williams and Benjamin Scarsbrook, two film studies graduates interested in bringing their area’s filmmaking related history to the forefront, as well as allowing a wonderful opportunity for amateur and professional filmmakers alike to have...
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Singles EP // Ghost Robot Ninja Bear
Ghost Robot Ninja Bear is Oscar Albis Rodriguez and friends - in the live spectrum that is. Recorded, Rodriguez can be dubbed a one man band. The Singles EP is a little sample of the variety and depth he is capable of.
This four track release begins with a hard hitting guitar riff setting the trend for many to come, both intricate and catchy, which follow in the next 12 and a half minutes. At...
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All That We Know // Larry and His Flask
It’s a common misconception that stability and reliability are the safest and most rewarding qualities that we should strive for in our lives. The promise of an inviting bed and a hot meal at the end of the day are comforting ideals, things all people deserve. But to really feel something, to endure the surprise and adrenaline of the unexpected keeps us on our toes. In this way, Larry and His...
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By Way Of Introduction // The American Scene
Sick of The Dangerous Summer and their high school drama? Listen to The American Scene. They’re frequently compared, but unlike their peers, The American Scene haven’t incorporated all of that alcohol induced, internet fuelled garbage; Instead they have focused on their comforting blend of indie rock/ pop punk. This is what we call “music” - the important stuff which believe it or not...