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Genuinely heartbroken over this. ‘A Black Mile To The Surface’ was one of those special records that transformed part of me, in no short part thanks to the phenomenal drum work. ‘The Silence’ remains one of the finest drum performances I have ever heard. A joy to watch play live. Rest easy.
February 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Genuinely heartbroken over this. ‘A Black Mile To The Surface’ was one of those special records that transformed part of me, in no short part thanks to the phenomenal drum work. ‘The Silence’ remains one of the finest drum performances I have ever heard. A joy to watch play live. Rest easy.
If you call something ‘coworker music’, I instantly will disregard your opinion and spend the rest of any interaction booing you loudly.
All you’re telling me is that you have a MASSIVE main protagonist complex.
All you’re telling me is that you have a MASSIVE main protagonist complex.
February 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM
If you call something ‘coworker music’, I instantly will disregard your opinion and spend the rest of any interaction booing you loudly.
All you’re telling me is that you have a MASSIVE main protagonist complex.
All you’re telling me is that you have a MASSIVE main protagonist complex.
NEW MUSIC REVIEW!
Hungry - Cambridge is on Fire
‘…The satirical dynamics of modern post-punk collides with the scrappy hedonism of 00’s indie rock…’
Hungry - Cambridge is on Fire
‘…The satirical dynamics of modern post-punk collides with the scrappy hedonism of 00’s indie rock…’
SINGLE REVIEW: Hungry – Cambridge is on Fire
Hungry commence their year of “Fenland Gothic” with an anthem for indie sleaze.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
NEW MUSIC REVIEW!
Hungry - Cambridge is on Fire
‘…The satirical dynamics of modern post-punk collides with the scrappy hedonism of 00’s indie rock…’
Hungry - Cambridge is on Fire
‘…The satirical dynamics of modern post-punk collides with the scrappy hedonism of 00’s indie rock…’
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Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
I get that Leeds is north in England, and that bands can only visit so many cities, but it is a kick in the nuts whenever a cool band announces Leeds as a tour date. Our public transport system is so shite, the last train home is 10:30.
February 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I get that Leeds is north in England, and that bands can only visit so many cities, but it is a kick in the nuts whenever a cool band announces Leeds as a tour date. Our public transport system is so shite, the last train home is 10:30.
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Power Snatch - EP1
‘…Superfans of Williams will no doubt relish this, and those who enjoy bedroom pop, dream pop, and trip hop will find something to really get their teeth into…’
Power Snatch - EP1
‘…Superfans of Williams will no doubt relish this, and those who enjoy bedroom pop, dream pop, and trip hop will find something to really get their teeth into…’
EP REVIEW: Power Snatch – EP1
The new project of Hayley Williams and Daniel James is a collection of glossy lo-if ruminations.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Power Snatch - EP1
‘…Superfans of Williams will no doubt relish this, and those who enjoy bedroom pop, dream pop, and trip hop will find something to really get their teeth into…’
Power Snatch - EP1
‘…Superfans of Williams will no doubt relish this, and those who enjoy bedroom pop, dream pop, and trip hop will find something to really get their teeth into…’
I miss bands doing free downloads with physical purchases.
Like, if a record is only getting a physical release that isn’t CD, then I have to buy it again digitally in order to own a copy I can put onto an audio device. It’s part of why I have always loved Bandcamp.
Like, if a record is only getting a physical release that isn’t CD, then I have to buy it again digitally in order to own a copy I can put onto an audio device. It’s part of why I have always loved Bandcamp.
February 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I miss bands doing free downloads with physical purchases.
Like, if a record is only getting a physical release that isn’t CD, then I have to buy it again digitally in order to own a copy I can put onto an audio device. It’s part of why I have always loved Bandcamp.
Like, if a record is only getting a physical release that isn’t CD, then I have to buy it again digitally in order to own a copy I can put onto an audio device. It’s part of why I have always loved Bandcamp.
NEW MUSIC REVIEW!
Ugly Jumper - Everything Is Not Alright!
‘…the band’s future direction feels clearer and brighter than ever; this is the sound of an emo band that, in their refusal to adhere to expectation or convention, has the potential for a masterpiece…’
Ugly Jumper - Everything Is Not Alright!
‘…the band’s future direction feels clearer and brighter than ever; this is the sound of an emo band that, in their refusal to adhere to expectation or convention, has the potential for a masterpiece…’
EP REVIEW: Ugly Jumper – Everything Is Not Alright!
The self-proclaimed band for the virgin losers, middle aged boozers, and baby boomers unleash four tracks of emo-adjacent brilliance.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM
NEW MUSIC REVIEW!
Ugly Jumper - Everything Is Not Alright!
‘…the band’s future direction feels clearer and brighter than ever; this is the sound of an emo band that, in their refusal to adhere to expectation or convention, has the potential for a masterpiece…’
Ugly Jumper - Everything Is Not Alright!
‘…the band’s future direction feels clearer and brighter than ever; this is the sound of an emo band that, in their refusal to adhere to expectation or convention, has the potential for a masterpiece…’
Incredibly funny to read about Earth refusing to play unless a Palestine flag was removed from the venue, and then whining about the venue putting ‘politics above music’… and then blocking all comments on their social media. Utter cowardice.
January 28, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Incredibly funny to read about Earth refusing to play unless a Palestine flag was removed from the venue, and then whining about the venue putting ‘politics above music’… and then blocking all comments on their social media. Utter cowardice.
Not to be all ‘and yet you participate in society!’, but it irks me when a fairly sizeable band bangs on about shunning the mainstream, yet are quick to share every single Spotify and Amazon playlist they’re on, custom graphics included.
Come on lads, let’s have a backbone x
Come on lads, let’s have a backbone x
January 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Not to be all ‘and yet you participate in society!’, but it irks me when a fairly sizeable band bangs on about shunning the mainstream, yet are quick to share every single Spotify and Amazon playlist they’re on, custom graphics included.
Come on lads, let’s have a backbone x
Come on lads, let’s have a backbone x
I think there are plenty of valid criticisms to be levelled at Sleep Token. But it really frustrates me when I see people say that all of the songs sound the same.
Emergence, Gods, The Way That You Were, Say That You Will, The Summoning… you don’t have to like any of them, but variety is there.
Emergence, Gods, The Way That You Were, Say That You Will, The Summoning… you don’t have to like any of them, but variety is there.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I think there are plenty of valid criticisms to be levelled at Sleep Token. But it really frustrates me when I see people say that all of the songs sound the same.
Emergence, Gods, The Way That You Were, Say That You Will, The Summoning… you don’t have to like any of them, but variety is there.
Emergence, Gods, The Way That You Were, Say That You Will, The Summoning… you don’t have to like any of them, but variety is there.
Also whilst I’m being a miserable little grinch, if you are in a band, please stop with the ‘it’s sad people watch an influencer for 7 minutes but won’t give us 30 seconds’.
It’s giving ‘old man shouts at clouds’. It’s giving boomer. It’s weirdly low-key giving misogynist.
It’s giving ‘old man shouts at clouds’. It’s giving boomer. It’s weirdly low-key giving misogynist.
December 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Also whilst I’m being a miserable little grinch, if you are in a band, please stop with the ‘it’s sad people watch an influencer for 7 minutes but won’t give us 30 seconds’.
It’s giving ‘old man shouts at clouds’. It’s giving boomer. It’s weirdly low-key giving misogynist.
It’s giving ‘old man shouts at clouds’. It’s giving boomer. It’s weirdly low-key giving misogynist.
Sometimes I remember criticising a band for using AI for a joke and being told to ‘kill the cop in your brain’.
Now Suno is here and musicians are realising that the Sloppening was never going to stop at just images.
Now Suno is here and musicians are realising that the Sloppening was never going to stop at just images.
December 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sometimes I remember criticising a band for using AI for a joke and being told to ‘kill the cop in your brain’.
Now Suno is here and musicians are realising that the Sloppening was never going to stop at just images.
Now Suno is here and musicians are realising that the Sloppening was never going to stop at just images.
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I'm old enough to have seen a version of this story repeat over multiple decades.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
Rock Music Struggles to Draw Crowds as Tour Earnings Drop
Rock tours once dominated arenas, but 2025 data shows a shrinking share of total touring revenue, with newer genres eclipsing classic rock on the live-music charts.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I'm old enough to have seen a version of this story repeat over multiple decades.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
If you unironically share the ‘place/place (Japan)’ meme, I am going to assume you have the critical thinking skills of a walnut.
December 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If you unironically share the ‘place/place (Japan)’ meme, I am going to assume you have the critical thinking skills of a walnut.
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every year is a good year for music if you like music
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
every year is a good year for music if you like music
I still unfortunately use Spotify; I’m in the process of switching to physical, but a multitude of excuses have me still streaming.
Regardless, Spotify wrapped remains a bittersweet feeling. It’s nice to see people supporting their favourite artists. Music should be a community.
Regardless, Spotify wrapped remains a bittersweet feeling. It’s nice to see people supporting their favourite artists. Music should be a community.
December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I still unfortunately use Spotify; I’m in the process of switching to physical, but a multitude of excuses have me still streaming.
Regardless, Spotify wrapped remains a bittersweet feeling. It’s nice to see people supporting their favourite artists. Music should be a community.
Regardless, Spotify wrapped remains a bittersweet feeling. It’s nice to see people supporting their favourite artists. Music should be a community.
I have a full review coming out for this soon, but I am absolutely fucking blown away by what this band have achieved here.
Extreme pop. Hyper punk. Chaos pop. Call it whatever you want, but this genuinely feels like I’m listening to the cutting edge.
malegazeband.bandcamp.com/album/too-la...
Extreme pop. Hyper punk. Chaos pop. Call it whatever you want, but this genuinely feels like I’m listening to the cutting edge.
malegazeband.bandcamp.com/album/too-la...
TOO LATE NOW, by male//gaze
6 track album
malegazeband.bandcamp.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I have a full review coming out for this soon, but I am absolutely fucking blown away by what this band have achieved here.
Extreme pop. Hyper punk. Chaos pop. Call it whatever you want, but this genuinely feels like I’m listening to the cutting edge.
malegazeband.bandcamp.com/album/too-la...
Extreme pop. Hyper punk. Chaos pop. Call it whatever you want, but this genuinely feels like I’m listening to the cutting edge.
malegazeband.bandcamp.com/album/too-la...
If you go around dunking on people for liking certain artists, I’m going to assume you’re very lame and very boring.
If you go around recommending cool upcoming artists you know, I’m going to want to hang out with you and have hot dogs.
It’s that simple.
If you go around recommending cool upcoming artists you know, I’m going to want to hang out with you and have hot dogs.
It’s that simple.
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If you go around dunking on people for liking certain artists, I’m going to assume you’re very lame and very boring.
If you go around recommending cool upcoming artists you know, I’m going to want to hang out with you and have hot dogs.
It’s that simple.
If you go around recommending cool upcoming artists you know, I’m going to want to hang out with you and have hot dogs.
It’s that simple.
Progressive rock bands 🤝 Alan Watts samples
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Progressive rock bands 🤝 Alan Watts samples
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remember: music is supposed to be a community you're a part of, not a thing that's on in the background that you passively consume
November 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
remember: music is supposed to be a community you're a part of, not a thing that's on in the background that you passively consume
Just checking back in here to state that the Grammy’s are nothing but a self-congratulatory wankfest for major labels and represent sweet fuck all about how wonderful music truly is.
Go to a local show x
Go to a local show x
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Just checking back in here to state that the Grammy’s are nothing but a self-congratulatory wankfest for major labels and represent sweet fuck all about how wonderful music truly is.
Go to a local show x
Go to a local show x
Discogs has become totally useless as a UK user who likes a lot of niche American bands. Nobody is willing to ship out of the US anymore, which is a real shame.
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Discogs has become totally useless as a UK user who likes a lot of niche American bands. Nobody is willing to ship out of the US anymore, which is a real shame.
Fun fact for people that don’t follow UK politics, this guy promised to abolish student fees, got into power via a coalition with the Conservatives, then tripled the fees. He tanked his own party so hard they went from 22% of the vote, to 8%.
He is a total clown and will be remembered as such.
He is a total clown and will be remembered as such.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Fun fact for people that don’t follow UK politics, this guy promised to abolish student fees, got into power via a coalition with the Conservatives, then tripled the fees. He tanked his own party so hard they went from 22% of the vote, to 8%.
He is a total clown and will be remembered as such.
He is a total clown and will be remembered as such.
I’ve had the privilege of listening to the new Massa Nera record that drops later this month, ‘The Emptiness of All Things’.
If you like screamo, progressive metal, doom metal, or anything else that seeks to unsettle, it is a true must listen.
If you like screamo, progressive metal, doom metal, or anything else that seeks to unsettle, it is a true must listen.
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I’ve had the privilege of listening to the new Massa Nera record that drops later this month, ‘The Emptiness of All Things’.
If you like screamo, progressive metal, doom metal, or anything else that seeks to unsettle, it is a true must listen.
If you like screamo, progressive metal, doom metal, or anything else that seeks to unsettle, it is a true must listen.