Newport goth quintet The Nightmares emerged from the darkness in 2023 with their impressive debut album Séance. That was merely a prelude of things to come. Fire In Heaven, their second album is a true coming of age for them. One of 2025’s biggest early surprises, this is an album that crackles with whimsy &…
Plagueboys is the third album by Finnish Rockers Grave Pleasures, (fourth overall if we count Climax by Beastmilk) it comes after a 6 year gap following on from 2017’s Motherblood. Grave Pleasures feel at times like someone got a 70s/80s themed Goth playlist and just hit play on all the songs, which sounds like more…
Salem’s sudden emergence at the latter half of 2020 was one of the bright spots in an otherwise dismal year. Their debut self title e.p strode in like a candy coloured blast of fresh air. Another big bonus came in the form of them being able to play socially distanced gigs, giving fans the chance…
Chelsea Wolfe is a transcendent artist. She creates a truly spiritual, almost religious experience through music. Taking the listener on a journey that they won’t soon forget. Birth of Violence is the follow up to the hugely successful Hiss Spun,Chelsea once again takes her artistry on a completely different path, and a very dark on…
Pixies are a seminal band for a reason. Their surf rock infused pop sound permiated it’s way through the 80s and 90s and inspired countless imitators throughout the years. But as with most things, they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and you never really know what you have until it’s gone, but…
The Crash Landings (8) formed by chance after vocalist Si Foulkes wrote a tune at work. A mate of his thought it so good he suggested it deserved a band to play it live. Half a decade later and ahead of an appearance at Blackpool’s infamous Rebellion festival, those who turned up early were treated…
