2016 Festivals Not Miss That Cost a Bit Less

Everyone like a good festival, nothing better than a weekend filled with mud, drink and good music. These are the ones that, if you can, you should go to!

Hevy Fest (Derbyshire)

With a stellar line up of metal and alternative bands and Enter Shikari confirmed as Saturday headliners as well as the likes of Refused, La Dispute, Hacktivist, Arcane Roots and Max Raptor All of which are stereo brain favourites) it's definitely one not to miss and an absolute snip for under £100!

2000Trees Festival (Cheltenham)

Another cheap festival where you'll get more than your money's worth. Twin Atlantic and Refused are joined by more Stereo Brain favourites in the form of The Smith Street Band, Kagoule, Max Raptor and Jim Lockey. It promises to be an incredible weekend.

Blissfields (Winchester)

This small festival in a tiny field in Winchester have nailed themselves an awesome line up this year. Headliners Dizzee Rascal and Everything Everything will be joined by some of our favourite bands! To name a few: Spring King, Dub Pistols, Sundara Karma, Beans On Toast, Will Varley and one of our favourite bands of 2015 MOK are all fantastic!

Victorious Festival (Portsmouth)

Not much announced for this one yet but the line-up already looks great with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Manic Street Preachers, The Levellers, Jack Savoretti and Echo & The Bunnymen all taking to the stages by the sea.

Y Not Festival (Derbyshire)

Another festival with Noel Gallagher taking a headline spot, accompanied by fantastic bands like Catfish & The Bottlemen, Everything Everything and Circa Waves as well as up and coming Uk talent int the form of Rat Boy, Pretty Viscious and New Desert Blues, this another festival which is an absolute steal for the price

Will Varley // Clwb Ifor Bach // 26.02.16

There's something really special about a small intimate gig. One not quite packed to capacity, one with a funny and charismatic artist that interacts with the crowd and one where the crowd is happy to have a laugh as well as a sing along. This is what everyone who went to see Will Varley instead of the rugby was treated to.

The night was opened by Kent band Molly's Lips who said that Will Varley brought them on tour because "he can't drive". For whatever reason they were brought along, it doesn't matter, they were excellent. Beautiful, full acoustic sound created by two blokes with guitars, bringing tears to the eyes and dancing to the feet, bringing a smile to everyone in the rooms face. Warming the room nicely up for Will.

Molly's Lips @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Will Varley came onto the stage, beers in hand with a huge grin on his face before launching into 'As For My Soul', the opening number of his new album.

Will Varley @ Clwb Ifor Bach

The most enjoyable thing about watching Will Varley, somewhat similarly to his record label mate Beans On Toast, is the 'home-made' feel of his shows. Joking and chatting his way through his gigs, you almost forget the odd moment when he forgets the words to a song. However it's this added character what makes you feel like you've not just seen someone stand on stage and play some songs but instead you've witnessed a unique show, something private between you and the other people in the room. It's an effect Will Varley creates exceptionally well in a live environment. Beyond that you even get beautiful music, stunning song writing and a man with an incredible voice.

Will Varley (feat. Molly's Lips) @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Towards the end of the set Molly's Lips were reintroduced to the stage to play as a backing band for Varley. This was a stroke of genius by whoever's idea it was, it added a brilliant atmosphere and a full sound to Will's songs. Something that wouldn't work for an entire show, due to the style of show that he puts on, but something really interesting to experience as part of the gig.
Having spent a long time playing to empty rooms and small crowds and with sold out days on this tour, a series of festival appearances coming up this summer and a US tour with Xtra Mile Recording label mates Beans On Toast and Skinny Lister, Will Varley  is slowly making his way up the musical ladder and could soon be a household name.

-Luke

Enter Shikari // Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff // 23.02.16

It was a cold quiet February Tuesday night in Cardiff and the Motorpoint Arena opened it's doors at 6. Hoards of gig goers flocked in for a show many of them had been anticipating for months. The excitement building, a buzz in the air as 7pm ticked closer and closer.The lights dimmed bringing the 3 quarters filled hall to a standstill.

One of the huge appeals of this tour was not just the headline act Enter shikari who themselves are incredible, but the quality of the bands supporting them. Most excitingly The King Blues who were returning for the first time on tour after 'splitting up' 4 years ago. Itch and the band had been tearing up political punk rock since about 2004 with numerous LP's reflecting Itch's objection to politics and also his personal struggles. When the band split in 2012 it sent shock waves through the world of punk rock and a lot of people were sad to see them go.

King Blues @ The Motorpoint Arena (photo by Ben Cowper)

Understandably the crowd were excited to see them back. Having released an EP 'Off With Their Heads' not much longer than a week before not only was it a chance to see a band which everyone thought had run their course but to hear some of their new material for the first time. Itch and the gang did not dissapoint, getting the crowd going with a set of old favourites, a call to protest against Cardiff Arms Fair and a brilliant rendition of their new single 'Off With Their Heads'. They were everything that was expected of them and more, so good in fact that they had the room calling for an encore.

The King Blues @ The Motorpoint Arena

However The King Blues had to give way for another incredible support act. All the way from the US the next support band were The Wonder Years, bring their brand of sad pop punk to Cardiff. Opening with 'Cardinals' and '& Brothers'; two songs that start off their latest album in an anthemic and hair raising fashion, they then led into a set filled with songs from every album. Fan favourite 'Passing Through A Screen Door' went down a treat with fans and new comers a like. Those unaware of The Wonder Years before the night soon became familiar with their tried and tested pop punk formula  and as the set went on more and more people in the hall were getting into the music, with mosh pits opening up left, right and centre.

The Wonder Years @ The Motorpoint Arena

As support acts go, Enter Shikari or whoever manages their tours did a fantastic job. With the crowd thoroughly warmed up and already sweating, The Wonder Years ended their set and the crowd waited in anticipation as behind a huge black curtain you could see lights flashing through, drum kits testing, the crowd knew there was something big was to be revealed. As the clock ticked round to 9pm there was a countdown in a deep synthesised voice.
"3 minute"
"2 minutes until show time"
"1 minute to go"
The lights dimmed.

The impressive thing about Shikari is their creativity. The genre which they fit into is a combination of electronic, metal, post hardcore and the remnants of rap metal, something not unheard of, but something they achieve with brilliance on record and in a live environment.

Enter Shikari @ The Motorpoint Arena

As if that wasn't enough Rou and the boys extend their creativity to live shows. As the band has progressed up the musical ladder its become easier for them to express themselves with extravagant shows with stunning lighting rigs and incredible sound and boy where the crowd at The Motorpoint Arena treated to a show.

Enter Shikari @The Motorpoint Arena (photo by Ben Cowder)

The curtain dropped revealing drummer Rob Rolfe's elevated stand and the band's logo suspended in metal from the rafters. Launching into the set with old favourite 'Enter Shikari' it took very little time for the crowd to rile up and become raucous, chanting back at the band "and still we will be here, standing like statues". Shikari created an atmosphere that made hairs stand on end, smashing through a set covering their entire discography, from studio albums new and old and one of singles, no one was left disappointed.

Enter Shikari @ The Motorpoint Arena (photo by James Aylward)

However, the most impressive thing about Enter Shikari was their inventiveness. With easy transitions mixing one track into the other, Rou's improvised vocals at the end of 'Radiate' and a spontaneous rendition of 'Angels' by Robbie Williams they had the crowd captivated and in the palm of their hand throughout the show. As a band they do so much more than perform songs, they create a show, a spectacle. A tactic that is slowly propelling them away from being an act on their way to the top to one that is already there.

Enter Shikari @ The Motorpoint Arena (photo by Robert Harris)

-Luke

6 Albums You Need To Buy This Year

Jack Garratt // Phase released 19th Fenruary 2016

A stunning album by one man band Jack Garratt is best described as love songs with an element of dub step. This, Jack's debut album, is a stunner and justifies why he was named BBC Sound Of 2016.

Hacktivist // Outside The Box to be released 4th March

Hacktivist have impressed over the years in the metal community, closely related to giants Enter Shikari in terms of style and message, the new album from this electronic rap metal band should be a stunner.

The Qemists // Warrior Sound to be released 4th March

With catchy song 'Run You' already released from this album we have a taste of an album that should be a cacophony of political punk mixed with dubstep. They, like Hacktivist (who feature on this album), are closely related to Enter Shikari and are joining them on the European leg of their The Mindsweep Tour 2016. This album should be a cracker (obviously because we think you should buy it)

The Last Shadow Puppets // Everything You've Come To Expect to be released 1st April
An indie super group of Miles Kane and Alex Turner, they released their first album in 2008 to great critical acclaim. The second album should follow suit but with a deeper darker sound than the first, while still retaining the hints of country.

Frightened Rabbit // Painting Of A Panic Attack to be released 8th April
This, the bands 5th studio album, promises to be Frightened rabbit's best record to date, following up to the brilliant Pedestrian Verse, this is one not to miss.

Yak // Alas Salvation to be released 13th May
Tipped for big things this year by many, this album will alost definitely show you why. Raucous and rowdy, Yak are stunning live and stunning on record, this should be an incredible album.

Reggae Foundation // The Plough Inn, Taunton // 31.12.16

From the outside, The Plough looks like a welcoming country pub. Tucked away in a little space that looks like it could have been an alley way, but of course we would much prefer a pub over a shortcut any day. The inside is much more warm and inviting. Incredibly delicious pies are served, or a tankard full of pork scratchings if that's more your thing. Ciders, ales, lagers and the rest are absolutely on offer at "better-be-worth-it" prices, and worth it they always are. It even comes with its very own friendly French landlord creating the most homely experience you could ask for. But this isn't about The Plough, this is about a range of ages, classes and walks of life coming together to celebrate another year survived and endured, all under the same roof.

The event was twice described on the night as a "family affair" by mother and sister in law of the promotor, since his father and brother also make up the best of the line up. Reggae Foundation was formed in August 2014, an event designed to bring together local DJ’s, MC’s and artists who share a mutual love for Reggae and Roots music along with deliciously enthusiastic fans of the same scene. Hosting regular events at the Plough, Foundation quickly grew a popular following and unique vibe to its intimate sessions and from the get go has always been free, standing as a not-for-profit organisation to bring good quality music and a certain awakening to a previously sleepy town.

2 years on and the events are still going strong. I personally travelled from Cardiff and I know a few who made the short journey from Bristol specifically to spend New Year in Taunton, with a bunch of likeminded music eaters who enjoy nothing more than a decent gathering and the opportunity to discover friendships through the collective love and zeal for such an extraordinary genre and its counter styles. The night brought a certain atmosphere that only a close knit community would recognise. Considering the majority of guests had only just met that night, it was almost as though each person was a soul mate for the next on a level unknown to the outside world.

How can we forget the not so gentle giant that made the noise possible? Hosting the arena stands a mighty home grown sound system by the name of Reason. Standing tall in the far corner, towering over the narrow corridor. On first glance it seems pretty overkill, but you soon realise that the large stack of speaker boxes are more than necessary to fully experience the magic of the music that these events are all about. Who could have asked for a better way to bring in the New Year than with a selected family through the power of a beastly sound system?

-Little Bubbles

Check Out the Reggae Foundations next night in March.

Frightened Rabbit Album Announcement - Painting Of A Panic Attack

It's been a long long wait for fans of Scottish band Frightened Rabbit. Their last album being released in February of 2013. 3 year wait only eased slightly by lead singer Scott Hutchison solo project Owl John in 2014. However this album promises to be a great addition to an already fantastic collection of music.

'Painting Of A Panic Attack' will be arriving on 8th April this year and it's about time. Produced by The National's Aaron Dessner the album was promised by the band to be "sparser" and "less guitar driven" and the new song does not disappoint. In addition to th interesting producer choice, with this being the first album since Scott moved to America, it will be interesting to see the lyrical development in his and Frightened Rabbit's story.

Traditionally a new album from the definitive melancholy Scottish indie band means a new window into the life of Scott. A big contributor to how the band amassed it's fan base is how the songs mean something, they're not mindless drivel. They are something to sit and mull late at night with the lights turned down, and the new song is no different. 

Painting Of A Panic Attack is due to be released on April 8th

Named 'Death Dream' the song is as sombre as the title, organ led and haunting, it sounds like a faint echo, a whisper on the wind. Even for those who favour classic Frightened Rabbit from their early albums will not be disappointed - retaining the sullen lyrics and melancholy vibes. From the first song, this album sounds like it would be a brilliant furthering to the Frightened Rabbit discography while developing their sound yet further.  If the rest of the album follows in this irk, many many fans will be happy.

Review: The King Blues // Off With Their Heads - "Guess Who's Back and Pissed Off Again"

After disappearing for almost 4 years there's nothing quiet about The King Blues return. The album was initially blocked for release by iTunes and Facebook blocked them promoting their music video due to the political nature of the caption, the world has missed the kings of political punk. With an album titled 'Off With Their Heads' and with artwork appearing to depict a decapitated David Cameron, that gives you a good idea of the main theme of the record and it doesn't disappoint.

The first track, sharing it's name with the title of the album, opens with muffled sounds of someone talking before launching into "Guess who's back and pissed off again", and my goodness are they pissed off. After a politically raucous opening to the album the record proceeds to dip in and out of political messages in songs like 'Starting Fires' and 'Opposable Thumbs' but also flirts with personal issues in 'Words' and 'Pure Fucking Love'. This generally a theme in all The King Blues previous records and it just works on so many levels.

Despite these forays into personal relationships, the important message from this album is political. Messages expressing unhappiness with David Cameron's government are ever present. Also a deep dislike towards the attitude of people is clear in 'Opposable Thumbs': "Look how far we've come with our opposable thumbs" is an almost satirical or sarcastic lyric, reflecting on the fact we take everything we have now for granted and dont appreciate where we've come from.

The overall feel of this album is that they are back with a bang, sick and fed up of what's going on in the world, and particularly fed up with the government. For many people in the older generation it'll feel like a modern version of the punk generated in the early 70's and for the modern generation The King Blues offer a message and music to believe in.

Over the last few years I have witnessed a slow revival of punk rock, starting with bands like Slaves and Sleaford Mods contributing to bringing the style of music and the lyrical meanings to the public eye. The King Blues tie this together brilliantly and the new album is another step in the right direction.

A politically charged masterpiece, revival of punk is on it's way - 8.5/10

-Luke

i've seen this pig fucking government dropping bombs for peace, slashing benefits, turning venues and clubs into coffee...
Posted by The King Blues on Friday, 12 February 2016

Dials Days Announcement

At the beginning of October 2015 a new festival hit the streets of Portsmouth; a multi - venue festival in place of, for one year only, the highly successful Southsea Festival. Spread across 5 venues on Albert Road, the festival brought some of the best up and coming UK bands to the streets of Pompey.

Now the team behind the festival are starting something new - Dials Days and Dials Nights - the principle being the same; bringing new and interesting artists to Portsmouth and showcasing their talent

The first Dials Days line up

The first Dials Day is being held on the 23rd April this year being held in conjoined venues of The Wedgewood Rooms and The Edge of the Wedge and we here are extremely excited about the recent line-up announcement. Incorporating bands who played Dials Festival and some new artists the line up looks very exciting. Dead Rabbits and Wyldest were both cracking in October and are to be joined by an array of local talent such as The Boy I Used To Be and some other brilliant bands from the UK. However this is not the end of the story, there are still headliners to be announced. 

The sad news is this isn't the whole story, Viola Beach were also in the mix to be playing the festival but were tragically killed in a car accident in Sweden along with their manager. The post from the Dials Crew is below.
Despite this obviously very sad news, I am very much looking forward to this all dayer and it is an absolute snip for £10, so will definitely be there!
-Luke 

The Dials Team would like to pass on our condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of the Warrington band Viola...
Posted by Dials Festival on Sunday, 14 February 2016

The Front Bottoms // The Globe // 11.02.16

In the cute upstairs of a little venue in the outskirts of Cardiff city centre the Front Bottoms took to the stage and no one could have anticipated the show they would put on.

The support took to the stage – Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band – probably better known for their work with Manchester Orchestra on joint project Bad Books, they played a cracking set with the crowd bobbing along appreciatively. Then with a lovely speech on how they had fallen in love with the band they were supporting years ago and how they loved coming to Wales followed by the last song of the set, they were gone.

Kevin Devine @ The Globe

The anticipation started to build, the shuffling of feet to get to the front, ready for what everyone had come to see. The lights dimmed and then blasting through the speakers came ‘that song from Titanic’, everyone was taken back a bit then proceeded to shout their heart out to a classic, then The Front Bottoms walk onto the stage and play the beat of "Wolfman" and all hell breaks loose.

For a band best described as sad pop punk and on CD don’t sound crazily energetic, they know how to put on an energetic show. Within seconds there was pushing, shoving, moshing, bouncing and crowd surfing, they reduced a whole room of people to a sweaty mess within a space of a song or two, it was fantastic.

The Front Bottoms @ The Globe

As they tore through an explosive set with the crowd bouncing and shouting back every lyric the bands set came to a triumphant rendition of their hit song “Twin Size Mattress”. A very emotional song with a lot of energy, everyone in the room screamed it back providing a spine-tingling end to the show as the lead singer pushed his way through the crowd, getting mobbed by fans, the band played the song to a finish, leaving the crowd stunned. What a set and what a night

-Luke

Neck Deep // Cardiff SU Great Hall // 05.02.16

From midday anyone who walked past the Cardiff University Students Union on Friday would have seen the mass of teenagers with snapbacks, band shirts, skinny jeans and foil blankets braving the February winds to get in the prime position for the gig later that evening. For them and many others 7pm couldn't come quick enough as tonight there was a stellar line up of bands. As the day rolled on the queue grew bigger and bigger and by the time doors were open it was most of the way down the street and the floods of emo kids poured in for the first band.

Light Years exploded on to stage with a tried and tested formula of aggressive pop punk, nothing special but a good old fashioned american pop punk band. They ripped through songs off of their new LP and the crowd nodded along appreciatively, but this was only the start of the show.

Light Years @ Cardiff SU Great Hall (Supporting Neck Deep)

Creeper came next, a band on the rise and who are quickly achieving cult status among fans , especially in their hometown of Southampton, they ripped through their set whipping the crowd into a frenzy; mosh pits broke out and the first crowd surfers of the evening made an appearance. They were everything you'd want in a support act; exciting, energetic and something a bit different. With a new EP on the horizon I really wouldn't be surprised if Creeper quickly shot up into popularity in the emo/ pop punk scene.

Creeper @ Cardiff SU Great Hall (Supporting Neck Deep)

With the capacity crowd riled up and ready to go State Champs hit the stage bringing their own brand of american pop punk to the stage. They rattled through songs old and new and some crackers from their latest album 'Around the World and Back' and had most of the crowd shouting a long, moshing or both. And with that the lights dimmed and a buzz filled the room, the anticipation for the next act, the shuffling of feet to get to the front as the lighta dimmed for Neck Deep.

State Champs @ Cardiff SU Great Hall (Supporting Neck Deep)

With an explosion of noise Neck Deep burst onto the stage smashing out the first parts of 'Citizens Of The Earth', the crowd bounced and swarmed in response. Known for degrading their own music on their album; "Neck Deep? They're shit mate", the crowd seemed to disagree with the pop punk band from Wrexham shouting along to every song, mostly from their new album 'Life's Not Out To Get You' but also some older tunes as well.

Neck Deep @ Cardiff SU Great Hall

Finishing the main set with the cracking 'A Part of Me' they burst into an encore, playing 'Head To The Ground' and a full-band version of 'December' before closing with fast paced hit 'Can't Kick Up The Roots' off of the latest album. Every fan left happy and sweaty from a mental gig. Neck deep  are only going to rise and rise in fame as they progress as a band, the future is bright for this band from Wales.

-Luke

YAK // Clwb Ifor Bach // 04.02.16

It's 8pm, a small crowd begins to gather outside Cardiff's premier independent music venue. Excitement building, the buzz "when are doors?", "I can't wait!" you know the drill. The doors swing open into the cute, intimate downstairs of Clwb Ifor Bach. People filter in slowly at first and then half-filling the room before the support band hit the stage, the lights dim and the music stops....

A projector flickers on, the strum of a guitar and the carnage of Swedish Death Candy begins. Half an hour of a musical hurricane only briefly stepping into the eye of the storm every now and then before being thrown straight back in to the thrashing guitars and blistering noise. Not only a feast for the ears however, a light show to accompany the madness, a genius idea: simple yet effective. Using an old projector and a bowl of water, food colouring and oil (at a guess) they managed to create atmospheric and original lighting adding a strange and dynamic feel to the performance. Paving the way nicely into YAK.

Swedish Death Candy @ Clwb Ifor Back (featuring inventive lighting)

YAK are a band tipped for big things in 2016 and from the first note you could see why. Aggressively they tore through song after song at blistering pace and the crowd responded brilliantly. never before have I seen crowd surfing in a room with only 50-60 people let alone the mosh pits: breaking onto the stage at points and band members joining in. YAK played the crowd brilliantly extending the build ups and highlighting the breakdowns, creating a buzz around the room and genuine excitement for this band.

YAK @ Clwb Ifor Bach

With everyone in the room a sweaty mess, YAK continued the madness with lead singer Olly mounting an amp and throwing himself on to the crowd microphone in hand. The mass of sweat and bodies YAK had created bounced back in glee as they proceeded through the set. As the show came to an end, the crowd whipped up into a frenzy moshed and jumped to every beat and YAK ripped through angry guitar rif in a wall of noise coming to a crescendo at the end of the set. Olly kicked over one of the drums before the end of the song before kicking over the keyboard and throwing down his guitar, wrecking the stage and the band dissapeared off leaving the older members of the crowd smiling gleefully reminiscing of bands of days they thought were gone and the younger ones left with their eyes opened to a new way of rocking.

The aftermath

Yes YAK are tipped for big things this year and oh my goodness can you see why.

-Luke

#tbt - Positive Review From Negative People

After the success of ‘Tape Deck Heart’, album number 6 from Frank Turner had a lot to live up to. Dubbed as the album which launched Frank Turner into the public eye along with his appearance at the Olympic opening ceremony three years ago, it was going to be a hard act to follow, however ‘Positive Songs For Negative People’ has lived up to every expectation.

With sing along anthems like ‘Get Better’ and ‘The Next Storm’, the album highlights a new direction in Frank’s music, reflecting his feelings and a turn for the better in his personal life. These songs are extremely difficult to not dance down the street to, or at least mouth along to while looking like an idiot to everyone else.

What I love about Frank Turner is he can write anthems but also craft songs like ‘Mittens’, ‘Demons’ and ‘Josephine’ which to an untrained ear sound very upbeat but listening to the lyrics it still reflects Franks emotional intensity which you can hear a lot more obviously in his previous albums. Despite this being less obvious, his way with words is still present and is rivalled by very few songwriters (a close second to Scott Hutchison in my book but that’s just me (still waiting for a collaboration guys)).

More importantly he revisits his old stripped down style in this album, not seen as much in ‘Tape Deck Heart’, and there are a few more intimate songs such as ‘The Angel Islington’ and especially ‘A Song For Josh’ which certainly brings a tear to the eye in a touching tribute for his friend who committed suicide in 2013. These songs recognise the journey Frank’s been on and despite this album being titled as ‘Positive’, there are still bad times in anyone’s life. Songs like these show that you have to move through the bad times to make the good times better, a theme present throughout the album.

Overall this is a stunning album, reflective of Frank’s usual skilful lyricism but with a positive twist: 9/10

-Luke

Review: Nevermen // Nevermen

A project devised by TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe, Faith No More's Mike Patton and Doseone A.K.A Nevermen have just released their debut album, a very long awaited album at that. Having started recording in 2008 when Adebimpe and Doseone met in a Brooklyn warehouse with Patton then getting involved in the project later down the line, the self-tited LP was finally released on 20th January 2016 on Lex Records.

'Nevermen' wouldn’t be described as fitting into any particular genre, almost conceptual and alien at points, this album with its strange faded vocals, strong beats and bizarre samples floats across many genres and is an absolute feast for the ears. Dabbling in experimental hip-hop and smooth sounds with hints of indie and acoustic; at points it feels as if Elbow and Young Fathers had done a collaboration; throw a mish-mash of wind-chime and drum samples into the mix with a few eastern sounds and odd synths and then you have Nevermen. A somewhat strange mix to say the least but a mix that grabs your attention and ears with both hands and gives them a good shake.

It's one of those LP's you don't know how to actually feel about, inventive and different but distracted and seemingly random at points. That being said 'Mr Mistake', 'Tough Towns' (the two singles from the album) and 'Dark Ear' are the highlights of the LP; strong beats, catchy and different. Despite this, the rest of the album is still worth a listen because with each listen it begins to make more and more sense, songs which on first listen are seemingly random slowly piece together to reveal an underlying musical understanding.

Album Cover for 'Nevermen'

The important thing is seeing the musical influence of all 3 members on the album; the beats and hip-hop from Doseone with faded hints of TV on the Radio and in some songs like ‘Mr Mistake’ the strong sound of Faith No More comes through as well. Only once you appreciate this and the album has had time to run through your ears a few times, can you appreciate the quality of Nevermen and their debut LP.

Rating - 7.5/10

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