INTERVIEW: ARCANE ROOTSHaving finally released début album ‘Blood And Chemistry,’ we met up with vocalist/guitarist Andrew Groves to discuss the new album, being compared to Biffy Clyro and more.
INTERVIEW: NATIVESCurrently on tour with The Summer Set and a new EP set to be released soon, we caught
up with New Forest's Natives to talk about the new EP and album, the UK rock scene, the transition from being Not Advised to becoming Natives and much more.
FIVES: THE BEST WONDER YEARS SONGSThis week Lansdale, Pennsylvania’s The Wonder Years released their fourth album - ‘The Greatest Generation,’ a record that sees the pop punk quintet reach their creative peak in a number of ways. With a wealth of material in their discography, Already Heard's Sean Reid and Tom Knott took on the tricky task of picking out the five best songs from The Wonder Years. Find out what we picked and let us know if you agree or disagree?
INTERVIEW: MALLORY KNOXFollowing the release of their superb 'Signals' album, Mallory Knox have certainly become ones to watch in recent months. We caught up with the band to discuss joining Search & Destroy Records, how vital the festival season and touring are, what it feels like to be a part
of the expanding British rock scene and much more.
ALREADY HEARD RECOMMENDS: OVER THE OCEANOver The Ocean have crafted a compelling, brooding record with their latest effort ‘Be Given To The Soil.’ With intense specific precision and delicate accuracy that echoes the likes of Explosions In The Sky and Sigur Ros. Jesse Hill from the band to discusses how the
album came together, the importance of precision, being compared to post-rock pioneers and more.
VERSUS: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'THERE IS A HELL...' VS 'SEMPITERNAL'After a top ten UK album and an outstanding UK tour with festival dates on both sides of the Atlantic to follow, Bring Me The Horizon are having a fantastic 2013 and are now featured in the latest edition of "Versus." It's ‘There is a Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There is a Heaven, Let’s Keep it a Secret’ vs the bands latest release, 'Sempiternal.'
ALREADY HEARD TRACK GUIDE: ALEXANDER - SAY HELLOWe catch up with Newcastle Indie Rock quartet Alexander to find out more about their debut album 'Say Hello' for a “Already Heard Track Guide” feature.
The Ocean Between Us Vocalist Judd Wrighton Announces Departure
The Ocean Between Us vocalist Judd Wrighton has announced his departure from the band.
The news comes after the band cancelled the remaining dates of their UK tour last week. As Wrighton reveals in a lengthy message below, the band have suffered finacially difficulties over the last eighteen months. Judd also expressed his frustration over the delayed release of the bands recently released album, ‘Savoir Faire.’
Judd Wrighton posted the following message:
“I know it’s April Fools Day and I couldn’t really choose a worse day to announce this as most of you probably will think its just a prank… I can assure you with the great detail that this is far from a joke. (Its after 12 anyway.)
But last week mid-tour, I decided to part ways with my band. This is why the tour was cut short along with we couldn’t even afford to hire the van driver for any more days as it was putting us in serious debt; apologies York and London.
I am fully acknowledging that after years of hard work, constant struggling and skinting myself just to push myself that little bit further, taking chances, getting ill, getting constantly messed about by the money hungry industry and obvious disagreements and differences with about 8 different ex and current members I’ve dealt with over the past few years, it has all gone to waste.
There is only so much I could have done, however to make a career out of music is for the third parties to help you in one way or another, whether its lots of money, general contacts, awesome press, awesome management etc we never had the option for any of that, it has always been based upon nothing other than hard work which of course is the only thing i could have put in that doesnt cost me any money.
Another thing is we recorded our debut album in April last year and was ready to release at the end of summer 2012. Why I had to suffer cleaning toilets for the past 6 months waiting for the day of 25th March 2013 is beyond me but still it has been far too long since we had a good run in 2011. The wait has done nothing apart from literally watch a line go more and more downhill.
As far as I’m concerned I personally dont think THE OCEAN BETWEEN US will go any further as a band and will reach very few new ears.
Benjamin has sided me with this decision and I’m not sure at this point what the rest of the guys are going to do. There will probably be some talks later this week. However all I can say is thanks to everyone who’s been apart of this for me over the years, and to go support our record label by buying a copy of the new album or buying a t-shirt or something.
I will always continue writing music and you will be hearing something new musically from me very soon but TOBU is just a non progression in my eyes and i am done wasting my time and efforts with it.
I am also going to continue making music videos and work as hard as I can to get as good as I can possibly be at drawing, for a possible future in tattooing (if I’m ever good enough) and just keep using my creative mind to rolly polly my way through life. Expect big things, expect no things. I don’t have a clue what the future holds. I actually have nothing after I fucked up everything I cared about over the past 2 years due to being a social retard and not having my priorities straight.
So I guess it can only get better from here, right?”
Album Review: The Ocean Between Us - Savoir Faire
The Ocean Between Us have kept their fans in great suspense but the wait is finally over with their debut album ‘Savoir Faire’ ready for people to get their hands on; it was definitely worth the wait.
From opener ‘In Sickness And Wealth’ right through to closer ‘God Is An Atheist,’ The Ocean Between Us consistently deliver their trademark post-metalcore sound to a killer standard. With fierce vocals, chugged riffs and rapid percussion, the quintet mixes the perfect combination of elements to produce some really solid material.
The Ocean Between Us Release ‘Safety’ Music Video
Following their inclusion in this month’s staff playlist, The Ocean Between Us has released their new music video for ‘Safety’ and can be viewed by clicking read more.
The track is set to appear on the bands début album ‘Savoir Faire’ and is released on March 25th through A Wolf At Your Door Records.
March
22 Leeds - The Cockpit
23 Worksop - Frog and Nightgown
24 Dundee - Non Zero’s
25 Glasgow - Audio
26 Newcastle - Trillians
27 Leicester - The Cookie Jar
28 Worcester - DNA
29 Kingston - The Peel
Album Review: Eager Teeth - Eager Teeth
Members of the impressive roster of A Wolf at Your Door alumni (with other such breakaway successes such as Lower Than Atlantis, Deaf Havana, and this year’s hopefuls Mallory Knox) Eager Teeth have been taken under the wing of AWOYD, which seem to generate success. These guys must be excited. A refreshing take on post hardcore, a more friendly take on punk, Eager Teeth’s self titled debut album bursts with energy, not seeming to take a breath.
The perfect song to open the album, ‘Mary Rosed’ sets the precedent for the rest of the album, immediately defining their sound and displaying the talents of the band. One of the main things that stands out is just how raw these guys sound; it’s just pure rock n’ roll, balls to the wall punk rock.
The Ocean Between Us Release ‘Sickness & Wealth’ Music Video
The Ocean Between Us have released their new video for ‘Sickness & Wealth’ and can be by clicking read more.
The track is set to appear on the bands début album ‘Savoir Faire’ and is released on March 25th 2013 through A Wolf At Your Door Records.
The Ocean Between Us will also head out on a UK tour in March with Doomed From Day One.
March
22 Leeds - The Cockpit
23 Worksop - Frog and Nightgown
24 Dundee - Non Zero’s
25 Glasgow - Audio
26 Newcastle - Trillians
27 Leicester - The Cookie Jar
28 Worcester - DNA
29 Kingston - The Peel
Eager Teeth Announce Debut Album
Having recently joined A Wolf At Your Door Records, Eager Teeth have announced their self-titled album will be released on 18th March.
The band are set to tour with Hacktivist and Neck Deep next month with dates to be announced soon.
Mallory Knox Release ‘Lighthouse’ Music Video
Mallory Knox are set for big things in 2013 and are kicking it off with the release of their new music video for ‘Lighthouse’.
The video can be viewed by clicking read more, and is taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Signals’.
‘Signals’ by Mallory Knox is out 21st January via A Wolf At Your Door Records.
Album Review: Mallory Knox - Signals
Considering their arguably short career, Cambridge quintet Mallory Knox has already reached an impressive status and this is only just the beginning. With ‘Signals’ ready for release there is a lot depending on this début full-length; bearing this in mind I am more than intrigued to dig in and see what the five-piece are made of.
The first few tracks on ‘Signals’ sets the standard high and there’s hope that this will continue to define a strong and consistent record. ‘Beggars’ executes a highly infectious chorus, hosting impressive emotional filled vocals from frontman Mikey Chapman. Having all four remaining members on backing vocals works in the bands favour at the end of the track, with quieter crossover vocals adding some last minute texture to an already belter of a song.
A Wolf At Your Door Records Release ‘Unsigned Showcase - Best Of 2012’ Compilation
A Wolf At Your Door Records have compiled the best tracks from their series of ‘Unsigned Showcase’ compilations, and are offering it as a free download on Bandcamp.
‘Unsigned Showcase - Best of 2012’ features songs from Black Years, Baby Godzilla, Blow Goat, Tu Amore, Ursa Major and more.
Click read more to ‘Unsigned Showcase - Best of 2012’.
Mallory Knox Reveal Début Album Details (‘Signals’)
Mallory Knox have confirmed their début album, ‘Signals’, will be released on 21st January through A Wolf At Your Door Records.
01. Beggars
02. Lighthouse
03. Death Rattle
04. Wolves
05. 1949
06. Wake Up
07. Hello
08. Misdemeanour
09. Bury Your Head
10. Signals
11. Creeper
Album Review: We Are Lost Boys - Life EP
Reading’s promising talent We Are Lost Boys return with their second EP ‘Life’, having debuted with ‘Making Memories’ last year. With the four-piece having shared stages with big names such as Deaf Havana and We Are The Ocean they have already impressed sold out venues, hoping to impress similarly with this new record.
Opener ‘Don’t Care’ notes heavy influences of Lower Than Atlantis in the opening riff, continued melody – in particular the second half of the first verse where the drum beat kicks in - and throughout the chorus. The one element that distinguishes this alternative rock band from their influence is vocalist Danny Wright’s distinguishable sounds in the verses. ‘Don’t Care’ makes for a great opening track on the EP and its energy gives ‘Life’ a promising start.
We Are Lost Boys Release ‘Old Street’ Video & Announce UK Tour Dates
Today A Wolf At Your Door Records’ latest singing We Are Lost Boys release their new EP ‘Life’. To coincide with its release, the Reading-based band have released their new video for ‘Old Street,’ which can be viewed by clicking read more below.
In additional news, We Are Lost Boys will be heading out on a run of UK dates in December.
December
09 The George, Andover
10 The Croft, Bristol
11 The Ballroom, Birmingham
13 Avondale House, Southampton
14 Met Lounge, Peterborough
16 O2 Islington Academy, London
We Are Lost Boys Join A Wolf At Your Door Records
A Wolf At Your Door Records have announced the signing of Reading Alt Rockers We Are Lost Boys.
A new EP titled ‘Life’ will be released digitally on 12th November.
Album Review: Hildamay - Miles Away
After presenting the blueprints, Hildamay finally construct their début full length album, which confirms the ambition and sheer potential of the Kent quintet. ‘Miles Away’ takes a punk rock urgency and grit to a very high scale that is almost reachable.
The musical foundations of this record involve very well crafted songs that merge and establish a co-operative relationship between melody and heaviness. For example, ‘Broken Records’ sees a Deftones-esque intro which features slamming bass and drums that are followed by a fluttering output. This balanced formula helps to create brilliant anthems that latch onto you with the mightiest talons; the faith questioning ‘The Light’ and rocking cyclone that is ‘Changing the Key’ are huge songs that’ll have many a person scurrying to eat out of the band’s hands. A significant symbol of this mould is from lead vocalist Tim Lawrence who manages to shift from gravel tinted bellows that rip roar like on the monstrous ‘A Wild Fervour’ to a sheer softness that accompany rising winds as found on ‘Consequence’.
New Hildamay Song (‘Broken Records’)
Hildamay have premièred a new song titled ‘Broken Records’ and can be streamed by clicking read more.
The track appears on the bands forthcoming album ‘Miles Away’ which is set to be released on November 5th through A Wolf At Your Door Records.
