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L.S. Dunes

L.S. Dunes

Violet

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L.S. Dunes – violet – album review

For so-called supergroups to have any sort of longevity, the sum of all parts needs to be greater than any perceived individual worth. Ego has taken down countless previous such groups, but L.S. Dunes certainly appear on the right path.

Talking about their second album, ‘Violet’, members of the band have spoken of it being a safe space to explore music in ways that they can’t when they are doing their day jobs. For any uninitiated, the group consists of members from the likes of Circa Survive, My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria, and Thursday.

Now, whilst perhaps unavoidably you’ll pick elements from each of those acts out in these songs and shout “gotcha”, the reality is that overall, the biggest achievement of this group (super or otherwise) it that they have created their own identity. L.S. Dunes stands on its own and conceptually isn’t some time-killing side hustle.

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The opening strains of album opener, ‘Like Magick’, alone entice the listener to drift away with the sonic resonance and let the music take you on a journey. Again, that’s where the band possess a powerful skill – the ability to fully engage your senses.

This collection does mark an evolution from their pandemic born 2022 debut ‘Past Lives’, with the themes in particular shining a more hopeful light on life. Musically more expansive also, it’s clear that this group of individuals is bonded ever closer as a fully functional collective.

So, to return to our opening point, you really don’t need to be a fan of any of these talented musicians’ previous outputs to enjoy ‘Violet’. L.S Dunes is something special in and of itself and with this stunning second album, there probably isn’t a better time than now to dive in.

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TheCityIsOurs

TheCityIsOurs

Will You Still Love Me?

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THECITYISOURS – WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME? – ALBUM REVIEW

TheCityIsOurs are somehow now a decade in, but there is a real freshness about the group as they unleash their third studio album into the world.

Yes, ‘Will You Still Love Me?’ is a sonic smorgasbord of melodic rage as the band take the listener on a rollercoaster ride of passion and energy. So, as you hit play make sure you hold on tight for the ride ahead.

The tracks cover a hit list of modern-day complexities covering challenges of a personal and societal nature. Throughout though there is an undercurrent of understanding oneself and a positive message hope and bravery. That acknowledgement of our struggles mixed with the belief in betterment provides the lyrical contrast to match the musical union of heaviness and melodic.

Crushing guitars mesh with boyband melodies as TheCityIsOurs manage to mangle pop and metal in a way that many fail. Insanely catchy and ferociously rambunctious these hooks are just delicious, and you’ll undoubtedly have a great time with this record!

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Some might comment that at times the record can feel overly produced with many layers of bells and whistles present, but the counterargument would be that those bells and whistles are what fosters the sense of lunacy that makes the record standout.

With elements of A Day To Remember, Don Broco, Bring Me The Horizon and FEVER 333 jumping out at points, TheCityIsOurs have certainly attempted to take the best of what’s out there and put their own personalised spin on it.

In the end, nobody will be able to argue that they haven’t done just that and that ‘Will You Still Love Me?’ is a banger of an album.

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RØRY

RORY

RESTORATION

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RØRY – RESTORATION – album review

They say that the hardest role you will ever play is yourself. Well as plaudits and attention focuses in on RØRY as she releases her highly anticipated album, ‘RESTORATION’, the artist born Roxanne Emery will attest to that sentiment ten times over.

Emery is unafraid to be brutally and refreshingly honest and the ten tracks that make up this insightful record are the exemplification of the axiom – deeply personal. From traumatic experiences, addiction, depression, and family ordeal, nothing is off limits on an album almost acts as a sonic autobiography.

The message of hope that protrudes from this album at times though is an uplifting spirit of defiance and indeed restoration. This is perhaps best evidenced by the enormous ‘BLOSSOM’ which starts off with the line, “…you buried me alive, you left me there to die…” prior to commanding, “…and now your gonna watch me breaking through the dirt, a death becomes a birth…” before going on to proudly proclaim, “…I’m still here…”!

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RØRY – ‘BLOSSOM’

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Each personal demon, each battle is fought valiantly and encouragingly for all to recognise our power to overcome. These experiences and lyrics come of course from a life surrounded by music but never breaking through.

A background writing, recording and supporting others meant that Roxanne herself never got the limelight, that was until after the pandemic and the emergence of RØRY! Thereafter, awards, publishing deals for books, record deals for her music and general acknowledgment finally found an artist who typifies the saying good things come to those that wait!

Musically, this album pulls from all of that experience and a range of diverse influences to create a sound that echoes the best of modern rock with some unique twists. Whilst dubbed Sadcore, it’s rather futile attaching a label to something which feels ready to stand by itself.

Indeed, however you want to categorise RØRY, simply take the time to truly listen to what is a great victory party for an artist finally being seen. The hardest role that you can ever play may be yourself, but on this evidence the rewards reaped can provide much needed vindication!

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ALT BLK ERA

ALT BLK ERA

Rave Immortal

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ALT BLK ERA – RAVE IMMORTAL – ALBUM REVIEW

Sisters Nyrobi and Chaya have been making waves with their alt-rock trickery and the time has arrived for their big opening statement of a debut album!

‘Rave Immortal’ is a representation of everything that makes this group unique. Both sonically and aesthetically this is ALT BLK ERA nailing their colours to the mast and defiantly proclaiming themselves as the future of British heavy music.

Loud, noisy, fast-paced, ferocious, soaring, captivating and so many more cliches can be applied to this collection and from the moment the incredible ‘Straight to Heart’ kickstarts the album you’ll also be running out of superlatives as well.

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Thematically these songs explore both personal experiences and societal challenges in a way that creates something of a safe space for anyone feeling marginalised. There is no such thing as normal, and these sisters have a fantastic ability to showcase the importance of self-acceptance.

Musically the crossover appeal presented on ‘Rave Immortal’ will undoubtedly stand the band in good stead moving forward. Rockers, metal heads, ravers and mainstream pop followers will all find elements in these carefully crafted bangers to enjoy.

The likes of ‘Hunt You Down’ and ‘Run Rabbit’ sound absolutely massive and will get your feet moving, whilst other tracks will have you paying attention to the lyrics and engaging your brain. So, whilst the record has an encompassing identity, it also adeptly showcases a wide range of influences, which is a huge credit to Nyrobi and Chaya.

All in all, you really couldn’t ask for much more from the sisters on their first album. If this just the beginning for ALT BLK ERA then they are certainly on the pathway of megastars!

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VUKOVI

VUKOVI

MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN

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VUKOVI – MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN – ALBUM REVIEW

The continued evolution of VUKOVI has been something to marvel at over the past few years and to say that they are on a hot streak would be undervaluing the quality of their recent output.

2022’s ‘NULA’ was a standout release amongst an ever-growing scene and the vision and ambition that elevated that record return in abundance on follow up ‘MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN’!

The chemistry between enchanting vocalist Janine Shilstone and the hyper-talented Hamish Reilly is astonishingly powerful and from the opening ambience of ‘THIS IS MY LIFE AND MY TRAUMA’ you will be captivated by the creative force that they wield.

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VUKOVI – ‘GUNGHO’

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The intense ‘GUNGHO’ then quickly obliterates any sense that the duo might take their foot off the peddle. The pace that follows is almost unrelenting with the now signature sound of VUKOVI turned up to eleven!

Highly emotive, deeply personal and incredibly relatable – the lyrical themes that flow from song to song are entirely engaging. The vulnerability of modern life is laid bare with an unashamed honesty and juxtaposed against dose of playful wit.

Ultimately that hot streak is truly still intact with ‘MY GOD HAS A GOT A GUN’ being another complete whirlwind of a record. The pre-release singles such as ‘MISTY ECSTASY’ and ‘SNO’ may have set the tone, but tracks like ‘FALLEN BEHIND’ and ‘FUC KIT UP’ help to make this perhaps their hottest album yet!

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Blue Violet

Blue Violet

Faux Animaux

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BLUE VIOLET – FAUX ANIMAUX – ALBUM REVIEW

In an industry and a world where it is increasingly impossible to breakthrough, you need something special to stand out. Many strive for this by adding quirks or unusual gimmicks to their look or sound, but even those with a clear and obvious talent can get lost in the sea of new music that gets released every day.

Indeed, whilst it’s never been easier to share your music with the world, it has never been more difficult to actually be heard! All this means however that when you do begin to cut through that noise, it is usually because you have that something special.

Blue Violet are an example of a band that has something that you can’t quite put your finger on, you just sense it and know when you are listening, that you are hearing something unforgettable. And that has never been more the case then on their sophomore release, ‘Faux Animaux’!

The tone is set straight out of the blocks with the methodically groovy ‘Sweet Success’, a song so catchy that you’ll be singing it for days. Indeed, that smooth production and synth-driven 80’s aesthetic is a key component of what is a truly magnificent record.

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Blue Violet – ‘Sweet Success’

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‘Imagine You’ and ‘Survival’ will fully engage your love of synth-pop big hitters like Depeche Mode. But across the album the genre is perfected with a modern update.

It’s easy to get lost in songs such as the hypnotically danceable ‘Boogie Shoes’, and in truth you’ll struggle to turn off what is a thoroughly engaging collection.

Circling back to our starting point, when something stands out as extraordinary then words often can’t do that thing justice. You see it in the most talented sports stars, you feel it while watching the most spectacular movies and you certainly sense it whilst listening to ‘Faux Animaux’.

All we can do is tell you to find that out for yourself and go listen to this album!

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Tremonti

Tremonti

The End Will Show Us How

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TREMONTI – THE END WILL SHOW US HOW – album review

As we all know by now, Mark Tremonti doesn’t do things by half. Whether he is singing Frank Sinatra songs, shredding with Alter Bridge, breathing new life into Creed or fronting his eponymous band Tremonti, the guitarist is always all in!

New album, ‘The End Will Show Us How’ is another all-out example of the passion, diligence and mastery of one of modern rocks most prolific and talented guitar maestros.

At not much shy of a full hour, the twelve-track record may appear rather daunting on the surface – particularly if you are a new fan looking to dip your toes into the catalogue of the guitarist from the apparently trendy Creed.

Indeed, given that this is the sixth Tremonti album and nineteenth overall album released by the man himself across his various projects, there are more obvious places to begin if you want to take a journey into the creative might of Mark Tremonti.

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Tremonti – ‘The Mother, The Earth and I’

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This isn’t an easy listening record, nor is it packed full of mainstream appeal. It is however stuffed full of glorious riffs, blistering solos, grafting vocals and an intense wall of sonic mortar. In other words, if you are already a fully fledged member of the Tremonti fan club then ‘The End Will Show Us How’ is yet another stunning collection for your mantlepiece.

The more Tremonti pushes himself in different directions, the further he examines his own capabilities, the more we all get to see the continued elevation of a master of their craft.

The ridiculous thing is that with nineteen albums in his repertoire, you must admit (as hard as that might be for old school Creed naysayers) that there is no flat-out dud amongst them. That is an incredible complement to pay and means that once again we shouldn’t be surprised at the quality presented on this latest effort.

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