Review: Mantra – Dreamland
“Mantra provide a confident and brash opening gambit with debut album ‘Dreamland’”
7th February 2019
“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.”
“‘Nowhere Now Here’ is yet another expansive sonic adventure.”
Astronoid offer some truly astronomical highpoints with their self-titled album.
The Yacht Club should be congratulated for their dignified approach to this beautifully cathartic record.
Inglorious lack any conceivable verve or spark on ‘Ride To Nowhere’.
Californian DIY indie-punks Mom Jeans kicked off 2019 with a tour of the UK alongside Just Friends.
AH’s Ashwin Bhandari checked out their Brighton show.
“Like nothing you’ve ever heard, but somehow comfortably familiar, ‘Almost Free’ is a piece of art to be admired.”
“Bring Me The Horizon have increasingly shown a willingness to embrace their pop sensibilities and ‘amo’ sees them go all out… It’s sure to polarise fans but BMTH wouldn’t want it any other way.”
“’Soulmade’ has no more distinct personality or flair than any other mid-tier bands in Breathe Atlantis’ scene.”
“‘Late Teens’ such a triumphant listen… Press Club are sure to inspire countless people looking for that same hope.”
“‘The GOAT’ is a gleeful album with its heart in the right place.”
“While wars’ return shows flashes of promise, the bulk of the potential remains suppressed.”
“River Becomes Ocean deliver an album that impresses in both precision and ambition.”
Mastodon, Kvelertak and Mutoid Man brought an abundance of riffs to Southampton last week, and AH’s Tim Birkbeck was there to witness it all.
‘Glow’ enough charm and inspiration to cement Chapter and Verse’s place as one of alt-rock’s rising stars.
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