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fakeyourdeath
‘(NON)ENTITY’
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FAKEYOURDEATH – (NON)ENTITY – EP REVIEW
fakeyourdeath emerged with their debut EP, ‘null/void’, in 2024 and started to make a noise with their visceral live shows. Now as they unshackle themselves on new EP, ‘(NON)ENTITY’, you can’t help but truly hear them.
Comprised of four new tracks, this EP is evolutionary for the duo with their electronicore sound fusing an industrial heartbeat with post-hardcore and electronic elements to create something entrancing.
With raw and penetrating lyrics which open up on mental health and the state of the world, these are songs you can identify with. ‘X/Y’ and ‘Shapeshifter’ set the EP up strongly and now ‘R.I.P.M.E’ and ‘The Parasite That Never Gives In’ bring it home superbly.
Make no mistake, this is big. What a statement from a band increasingly developing into something you can’t afford to ignore!
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YONAKA
‘Until You’re Satisfied’
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YONAKA – UNTIL YOU’RE SATISFIED – ALBUM REVIEW
Despite releasing an EP and a Mixtape in the intervening years, it’s somehow been seven years since YONAKA released their debut album, ‘Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow’, which feels an age ago.
The time is finally here though for the band to unleash their long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Until You’re Satisfied’. A run of pre-release singles has piqued fans ears with a sound reminiscent of their early work which was typified by its passion and urgency.
With the band recording the album without the context of industry pressure, the trio took their time to search themselves individually and collectively to see where the process took them.
The result is an album which thematically is tied to that sense of self-discovery and revelation. The lyrics are open, frank and fraught with the scars that a decade in such a harsh industry will leave.
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There remains however a fierce defiance which ensures that these songs ooze empowerment. YONAKA are unapologetic and it’s marvellous. As the lyrics to ‘Bite The Bullet’ say “…I’ve always had the vision, you just didn’t listen, I’m gonna do it how I like and don’t need your permission…”.
That attitude shines through too in the genre defying sonic gravitas of the album. This feels like a fully energised YONAKA and when they are is this kind of mood, they are unstoppable!
It may have taken awhile for this album to arrive, but the wait is undoubtedly worth it. The pre-release singles may have whet the appetite but the likes of ‘Best Of Me’, ‘Stay A Little While Longer’ and ‘At The Beach’ ensure that ‘Until You’re Satisfied’ is a truly must-listen record.
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Charlotte Sands
‘Satellite’
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CHARLOTTE SANDS – SATELLITE – ALBUM REVIEW
Charlotte Sands continues her musical journey with new album, ‘Satellite’, which represents another evolutionary step for the LA-based artist.
Sands isn’t your typical alt-pop singer though, with a steadfast DIY attitude and direct hands-on approach to everything that she creates. Every detail from the accompanying aesthetics of her output to the heart of the music itself is derived from painstakingly passionate dedication.
This new release again oozes with the love poured into its making and this shines through with immaculate modern pop-rock hooks comparable to artists such as PVRIS and Olivia Rodrigo.
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From the title-track onwards, each track brings something to the table and adds new layers to a record that ebbs and flows particularly well.
At just shy of half an hour and a succinct ten tracks, the album passes by in a flash but leaves a lasting impression which will have you returning to it just as quickly. This is an absorbing collection with the capacity to captivate ingrained into its sonic aura.
Many of these tracks feel made for the stage and with momentum growing for Sands, it’s good to know fans will have the opportunity to hear some of these songs live in the UK this October. Now certainly feels like the ideal time to join Sands on her journey!
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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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snake eyes
‘cash rich’
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snake eyes – cash rich – album review
Chances are if you’re a live music aficionado then you’ll at the very least have clocked the snake eyes over the past five years. There’s also a high chance that you’ll have caught them at a festival or supporting one of your favourite bands (You Me At Six, Kid Kapichi, Dinosaur Pile-Up, The Xcerts… the list goes on).
If you’re really attuned, then you may even have caught them on a headline tour because the duo have consciously been honing their craft on stages across the country. If you have already connected with the band then you’ll be particularly excited that now is the time for the band to release their debut album, ‘cash rich’!
A steady stream of singles and EP’s have whetted the appetite of fans but ‘cash rich’ presents an honest and engaging statement of intent from a duo with clearly defined morals and an entrenched glimmer of positivity.
Yes, openly addressing the dumpster-fire of a world that we live in with honesty and integrity but delivering your message in a light-hearted and uplifting musical style is a tricky balance to achieve. Yet somehow snake eyes have absolutely nailed it.
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The twelve tracks on this album represent a time-capsule of their career thus far with tracks written at various times over the past five years and even a couple of remnants from lockdown. Somehow the record doesn’t feel disconnected, it actually flows with precision and the duo’s knack of catchy choruses and raw intensity is at the heart of that feeling.
The likes of ‘jar full of wasps’, ‘no cars’ and ‘hdtv’ open the record with familiarity and lay the path for what follows. ‘i’m a daydream’ is a real gem and helps to settle the record in, before the duo really begin to stretch their legs.
The time taken to create this collection and the desire to include their best work ensures that there isn’t a bad track on the album. ‘swing away’ and ‘robot boy’ work incredibly well as the closing testimony of the album in a way which really demands your captivation.
For fans that have waited a while for this first album, ‘cash rich’ fully delivers on expectations. For those arriving late to the party – now’s the time to get behind a band who promise to become something really special.
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Rob Zombie
‘The Great Satan’
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ROB ZOMBIE – THE GREAT SATAN – ALBUM REVIEW
Rob Zombie returns with ‘The Great Satan’, his first album in five years, and he does so with a renewed vigour driven by nostalgia. That nostalgic feel doesn’t just come from early 2000’s metal undergoing a renaissance of sorts but from some recent line-up changes too.
With John 5 and Piggy D. both moving on (to Motley Crue and Marilyn Manson respectively) the door has opened for original members Mike Riggs and Blasko to return to the Zombie family. This means that ¾ of the line-up responsible for classic albums ‘Hellbilly Deluxe’ and ‘The Sinister Urge’ are present again.
That does lead quite nicely to this album sonically and aesthetically revisiting those hellbilly roots. The subsequent heavy rock/punk infused sound is much more akin to nu-metal era stylings then what we are used to with processed to death modern metal.
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That means that these songs are loud, rough around the edges and grungy as hell. That though is the perfect premise for a Rob Zombie album and old school fans will feel instantly at home with these songs.
Equally those that are jumping on the nu-metal renaissance bandwagon will get much enjoyment from ‘The Great Satan’ and tracks like ‘(I’m a) Rock “N” Roller’, ‘Heathen Days’ and ‘Punks and Demons’.
Naturally theatrical and expectedly over the top this is the right Rob Zombie album for 2026 and as mad as it is, it’s also ideal for the mad world that we exist within in 2026!
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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!
