Review: Dear Seattle – Don’t Let Go
“Although it’s not the breakout debut we had hoped for, ‘Don’t Let Go’ is a solid first outing”
19th February 2019
“Although it’s not the breakout debut we had hoped for, ‘Don’t Let Go’ is a solid first outing”
“Ghost Iris surrender their depth in favour of a powerful, appealing sound”
“Minors’ brand of uncompromising hardcore demolishes the senses… This is a hardcore album done right”
“Burnt Tapes’ are doing a pretty great job at emotionally-driven alt-punk that can’t be ignored”
Although the Newcastle collective serve up six concise slabs of blackened hardcore, you can’t help but feel Starve To Survive will get lost in the shuffle.
Millencolin continue to impress with another solid effort to their sizeable back catalogue.
“‘For What It’s Worth’ provides a flavour of what Northshore will be capable of in future.”
A packed out Joiners in Southampton recently witnessed a memorable night with Drug Church and Single Mothers.
Push! have delivered a bone-shaking, steam-blowing frenzy of hardcore fury.
‘Helix’ has the potential to succeed but ultimately, it’s disappointing.
“The Sunday Sadness may be looking back, but they’re pushing forward with this ambitious and eclectic collection of songs.”
“‘Ascend to Clarity’ is a surefooted EP from Bury The Traitor, showing plenty of promise.”
“‘Angry Youth’ is lacking in a statement sound, leading to an album that gives no clear idea of who Slenders really are.”
Emarosa’s digestible foray into pop territory has enabled them to flourish… ‘Peach Club’ doesn’t deserve to be this fun but it just is.
“Mantra provide a confident and brash opening gambit with debut album ‘Dreamland’”
“This Is Not The End’ has allowed Spielbergs to live out their long desired rock n’ roll dreams with grounded awareness.”
“It’s no doubt that Dead Fall wear their influences on their sleeves as ‘Never Expected’ is a punchy collection of guitar-driven pop-punk. “
“’Daily Ritual’ could see things finally kick off in a big way for Blowfuse”
Once again, the Persistence Tour offered a stacked bill of hardcore, metal, punk and thrash.
AH’s Tim Birkbeck headed to the standalone UK date in London.
“‘Midnight’ is unashamedly pop to the point you have to question how or why Set It Off were ever considered a rock band?”
Nottingham newcomers Shadows Like Strangers pour their California dreams into their debut album.
“RCKLSS are still finding their feet but there’s clearly potential there.”
“For a debut record, ‘The Language Of Injury’ has firmly cemented Ithaca’s position as a forward-thinking, diverse hardcore band.”
“Mastiff are surely capable of something great on this release… Long may they reign as the kings of the underworld.”
“‘A Conversation Between Us’ is far more rewarding album than it at first suggests.”