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Black Stone Cherry

‘Celebrate’

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BLACK STONE CHERRY – CELEBRATE – EP REVIEW

Black Stone Cherry are eight albums into their career and given their usual release schedule we should be expecting another album right about now. Instead, the Kentucky rockers are returning with something a little shorter – a seven track EP!

‘Celebrate’ is comprised of six originals and as fun cover of Simple Minds classic ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’. Whilst it may be a shorter than their usual releases it doesn’t lack in any other area.

These tracks are still packed full of monstrous riffs, driving rhythm, heartfelt lyrics and one heck of a punch. That punch comes both from the heavy rockers and the tender ballad ‘Need’ which is an incredibly personal track that in true Black Stone Cherry fashion is able to speak to your soul.

There’s a reason why the UK has adopted Black Stone Cherry as their own, and this collection is able to sum that up perfectly. So, in the truest sense, ‘Celebrate’ is a celebration of Black Stone Cherry up to this point!

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Autumn Fires

‘BLOOM.’

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AUTUMN FIRES – BLOOM. – EP REVIEW

Milton Keynes might not be the first place you think of when you think about pop-punk but it does have a great new five-piece group to offer. Yes, Autumn Fires have been making their mark recently and now double down with their latest EP, ‘BLOOM.’!

Winners of ‘The Deal’, the band have benefited from the support of Marshall Records and the studio wizardry of Romesh Dodangoda for this four-track collection and that certainly contributes to a polished sound which enhances the poppier elements perfectly.

All the elements that you’d want from a proud pop-punk record are present and correct though including those catchy hooks, bouncy riffs and relatable lyrics. Led by lead single ‘Fall For You’, each of these tracks passionately flies the genre’s flag and showcases Autumn Fires as genuine contenders.

EP’s are fantastic for providing an accessible snapshot of what a band can achieve, particularly one at the front end of their career. ‘BLOOM.’ is therefore an ideal way for Autumn Fires to introduce themselves to a bigger audience!

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U2

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Post date February 19, 2026

‘Days of Ash’

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U2 – DAYS OF ASH – EP REVIEW

U2 have surprise released a vital new EP, ‘Days of Ash’. Arriving on Ash Wednesday which also happens to be the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this surprise release hasn’t been forced onto people’s phones this time, but its message is one that does need to be heard!

This release is a big moment for the band, their first new music in nearly a decade, and an accompanying acknowledgement that an album will arrive later this year as well. But as the band have made clear – they felt these songs needed to be heard immediately.

Five songs, an a poem by Yehuda Amichai, these are protest songs addressing the killings of Renée Good, Sarina Esmailzadeh and Awdah Hathaleen – and the scary times that we live in. This is of course a band unafraid to address important subjects and they describe these as songs of defiance and dismay.

U2 are at their best when they have something to say and the vitality of these songs resonates sonically with their most urgent work. Produced again by Jacknife Lee, there are contributions from Ed Sheeran and Taras Topolia on the closing track, ‘Yours Eternally’, which punctuates the short collection so well.

The new album later this year will have a different feel but on ‘Days of Ash’, U2 have reminded the world who they are and what they represent. As the final track says, “..If you have the chance to hope. It’s a duty..”!

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MOTHICA

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Post date February 16, 2026

‘Somewhere In Between’

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MOTHICA – SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN – EP REVIEW

McKenzie Ellis is used to rebuilding herself and since breaking through under her alias MOTHICA has never shied away from frankly addressing her self-destructive tendencies. It took bravery to cancel her first headline tour in 2024 at a time whereby her career was gaining real traction, but it was necessary for her to get sober again.

An experience such as this was always going to influence her next steps and now she is back with a fire in her belly, a desire to inspire and a brand-new EP with which to showcase her talents again. ‘Somewhere In Between’ is a therefore more than just another release, and you can feel that across the five emotive tracks.

Fitting the lyrical themes, the collection is a sonic evolution for MOTHICA as those pop hooks are now accompanied by a rockier, brasher sound which is very in tune with modern heavy music. The intensity of the music ensures that the songs hit even harder and will undoubtedly stir listeners own emotions with fierce a passion.

There really is no denying that MOTHICA is creatively entering exciting new territory and as far as a rebirth statement goes, this EP is as bold as they come!

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Power Snatch

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Post date February 6, 2026

‘EP1’

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POWER SNATCH – EP1 – EP REVIEW

Introducing Power Snatch, the new band from Hayley Williams and her ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’ producer Daniel James! Yes, introducing themselves with ‘ASSIGNMENT’ earlier this week the duo have also added a new EP cleverly titled ‘EP1’ on their Bandcamp page.

The three-track collection serves as a fuller introduction to this new strand of Williams’ multi-faceted career. The release follows on nicely from her acclaimed latest solo effort and gives more space for Williams to explore her creativity away from the shackles of Paramore.

These songs are lowkey and ooze indie angst with Williams naturally at the fore. As Williams continues this fascinating journey she is on it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Power Snatch but on first listen we’re eager for more!

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Trash Boat

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Post date January 30, 2026

‘Even If I Never Get There’

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TRASH BOAT – EVEN IF I NEVER GET THERE’ – EP REVIEW

Despite being critically heralded (including by us), to say that Trash Boat’s past two records have been met by a mixed reception amongst fans would probably qualify as an understatement. Whilst many have loved their experimentation and joined them on their evolution, many met their alt rock showpieces with one big shrug.

Having broken through with a brash pop punk edge, some were disappointed when they ambitiously reached for something sonically grander. This lacklustre response coupled with cancelled tours gave the band a bit of a beating but thankfully their resilience has shone though as they return now with new four track EP, ‘Even If I Never Get There’.

Kicking off with fantastic single, ‘Get By Or Die’ fans of all eras of Trash Boat will be able to unite behind what is a superbly blended sound with the freedom of their early work mixing stirringly with the intensity of their recent outputs.

This is of course only a short sharp snapshot of where the band currently find themselves, but this feels very much like a fabled reset moment. The past is honoured, the present is strong and excitement can build again for the future!

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Paleface Swiss

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Post date January 4, 2026

The wilted EP

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PALEFACE SWISS – THE WILTED EP – EP REVIEW

Anyone looking for something loud and heavy to blow away the festive cobwebs and kickstart a new year of musical releases need look no further than rising Zurich contenders Paleface Swiss.

The quartet have you covered with a five track (well four plus an intro) EP entitled, ‘The wilted EP’. The collection packs the expected punch and continues to find the band exploring the edges of their sound. Emotive and captivating, there is plenty for listeners to lean into.

This is good news because the band are about to hit the road with Stick To Your Guns (who feature on ‘Instrument of War’) and Static Dress. If you’re only now discovering the band then this EP is a great introduction ahead of the tour!

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