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Weather Happy
‘Moth’
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Ex-BERRIES frontwoman Holly Carter returns in partnership with longtime friend Harry Carter on new project Weather Happy!
The pair have been in the studio with Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones and the outcome is new four track EP, ‘Moth’.
The EP finds Holly in a common space, dynamic alt-rock with a mathy style which makes it stand out amongst the crowd. Lyrically the songs are grounded in navigating the pitfalls of modern living and the impacts on our mental health.
BERRIES was a loss, but it’s great that Holly is back with Weather Happy. Alongside Harry, this EP shows that there is a lot of promise in this collaboration and we can’t wait to see where they take it!
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VENUS GRRRLS
‘To Die as Lovers May’
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VENUS GRRRLS have long been touted by us as ones to watch. A slew of enjoyable singles and plenty of sublime live shows have them as a group capable of achieving much.
Surprisingly new EP, ‘To Die as Lovers May’ is their first physical and most substantive release to date. Five tracks shrouded in darkness and the macabre, the 80’s gothic influence is clear for all and is pulled off with aplomb.
You’ll have fun with this EP, and it gives a real bookend to their early career, acting as the perfect jump on point. With ‘Eve’ leading the way, each track offers a glimpse of the spooky aesthetics that surround the band, all perfect for Halloween season.
Ultimately though, this EP represents yet another outstanding outing for this fiercely talented group. Ones to watch indeed because all eyes are now on VENUS GRRRLS!
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Scene Queen
‘METALICIOUS’
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SCENE QUEEN – METALICIOUS – EP REVIEW
The incomparable Scene Queen is back with another dose of her unique pink variant of heaviness. ‘METALICIOUS’ is an apt title and fans of her previous releases will feel at home with more of the same on this EP… just a little more well, metal!
Scene Queen is knowingly marmite and if you weren’t a fan, this won’t change that. If you’ve yet to check out what the fuss is about however, then step right up because this EP is ready to turn you on or off!
Either way it will make an impact on you. The world is a serious place though, so why not indulge yourself in a little Bimbocore and have a good time?
This is unapologetically Scene Queen and we’re all for it!
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Theory of a Deadman
‘Part 1: Funeral Songs’
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Theory of a Deadman say that they are on a “more music, more often” path and first up is new EP, ‘Part 1: Funeral Songs’.
Six songs that find the band with renewed energy and thicker skins, the likes of ‘Barricade’ and ‘Winnebago (Lay Low)’ work well in kickstarting this latest era for the band.
There is a strong argument to be made that Theory of a Deadman are a relic of a past age, particularly with some of their lyrical content. There is also a counter argument that says given how serious the world has gotten, perhaps a little silliness is the order of the day.
This EP isn’t going to change any opinions on the band, fans will enjoy this latest quick ride, and haters are going to find more reason to double-down on their hatred.
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Karen Dió
‘Fugaz’
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Karen Dió – FUGAZ – EP REVIEW
Karen Dió has been winning over fans with her full-throttle live show over the past couple of years. Big supporting slots and fun festival appearances have demonstrated that Dió is one of the most exciting new rock artists around.
Her debut EP, ‘My World’, was a fantastic introduction and now Dió doubles down on her sophomore collection, ‘Fugaz’. The title is Portuguese for fleeting or brief and Dió says that this comes from dealing with the speed of change she has experienced in recent years.
It’s also fitting for an EP that whips past in fifteen minutes of punk rock glory. The six tracks each swift in delivery but full of impact as Dió continues to explore her now signature sound.
With a good deal of momentum on her side, Dió may well be inescapable in the coming years, so ‘Fugaz’ feels like an ideal time to get invested!
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CRAWLERS
‘TURN OFF THE TV’
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CRAWLERS – TURN OFF THE TV – EP REVIEW
CRAWLERS kickstarted their latest era recently with the release of the singles, ‘AFRAID TO DIE’ and ‘COOL’. The tracks told fans that the band are again ready to take on the world and now they do just that with the release of their new EP, ‘TURN OFF THE TV’.
Consisting of four tracks including those previously released singles, this is a succinct and direct reminder of what brought the trio to the dance and importantly where they now want to go. It’s therefore the perfect jump-on point for fans only now discovering the band and a superb new offering for existing fans.
The band are in defiant mood throughout a record that channels their experiences together as well as things that we are all working through during these trying times. ‘STAY ALIVE’ follows ‘AFRAID TO DIE’ and really sets the tone.
‘COOL’ then leads us into the big finale of ‘ALL WE HAVE IS US’ which will leave you yearning for good old-fashioned human connection. That message pretty much sums up the EP and where the band find themselves and is a great cliff-hanger to leave us on until their next release!
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Power Snatch
‘EP2’
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At the start of the year Hayley Williams and Daniel James surprise dropped ‘EP1’, the first taste of their new collaborative project Power Snatch.
Now, six months later, they surprise us again with a new four track collection, cunningly titled, ‘EP2’!
Following their success together on ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’, James and Williams have continued to impress through their work as Power Snatch to the point that many fans will be clamouring for a full-length album and dare we say a tour too.
That really is driven home by ‘EP2’, with its cool trip-hop framework which is simply captivating. Each track works well on its own and even more so when heard within this collection. It is an exciting time to be a fan of Williams and in amongst that fandom you can see that Power Snatch is carving its own niche space.
We said back in February that we were excited to hear what comes next and now the band have double downed on their original statement, we will too ours.
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Avenged Sevenfold
‘STATICA’
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD – STATICA – EP REVIEW
Surprise releases aren’t always as surprising as new Avenged Sevenfold EP, ‘STATICA’. The band have become increasingly experimentative in recent years and their latest album, ‘Life Is But a Dream..’, really proved divisive amongst fans.
This EP laughs in the face of that albums divisiveness and says hold my beer! Electronic, futuristic, robotic and unlike anything the band have ever released – this will test fans for sure.
If you played this to an unsuspecting metal fan and asked them who it was, a surprising volume of responders would likely fail to pick out Avenged Sevenfold. Especially prior to the third of four tracks, ‘REJOICE’, which does bring some semblance to their recent outputs.
Time will tell if this is the band getting their experimentation out of their system before their next album cycle or if this is a teaser for what does come next. Either way this will get people talking, speculating and looking towards that next chapter!
