Soundscape Magazine - Issue 13

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CONTENTS 29 ROWD WE ARE THE IN C

4- 7 0S ROCK 101 - 200 8- 11 DANCING STRICTLY COME 12 -14 INTRODUCING E BEHIND THE LIN 15 -17 WITH TRACK BY TRACK RY THE HYPE THEO

30 -31 DRY THE RIVER 32 -3 4 REEL BIG FISH 35 CHIMAIRA 36 -3 7 THIN LIZZY

18 -19 LIVE REVIEWS! THE USED

38 -4 2 FEATURED: THE DIRTY YOUTH

20 -21 LOSTPROPHETS

43 -4 5 INTERVIEW WITH I KYLE CASTELLAN

22 -2 3 THE XCERTS YASHIN

46 -5 4 CD REVIEWS

24 -2 8 UR NME AWARDS TO

Ross Gur

Contributors A-Z e, Alex Brady, Nadine Ballantyn ul Esp, an Crittenden, Pa Michele Britton, Ry wnend To Anneka Sillitoe, Ed ney, Kait Mordey,


Words: Anneka Sillitoe

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The noughties (or so they would grow to be called) have hit and whilst pop music is thriving, rock music was moving it’s way away from Britpop and the harsh northern accents and sometimes melodramatic tales into one full of aggression and oppression! Nu Metal was gonna be huge, but sadly the anger wouldn’t last and we’d be back to melodramatic tales with the invention of emo (some of which was alright).

NICKELBACK

JIMMY EAT WORLD

Chad Kroeger said in 2001, “ I started studying

In 2000 Jimmy Eat World left their record

every piece, everything sonically, everything

label and decided to do their next record (which

lyrically, everything musically, chord structure.

turned out to be Bleed American) alone. To

I would dissect every single song that I would

gather enough money for the recording sessions

hear on the radio or every song that had ever

the band all took on day jobs and eventually

done well on a chart and I would say, ‘Why did

the album was released with the second single

this do well?’” So did the studying pay off? Did

“The Middle” finding the band a huge amount

it ever! Nickelback’s single “How You Remind

of success. So don’t be afraid to go back to the

Me,” sold incredibly well. Kroeger believes this

basics of truly hard graft to get you the time and

is “because it was about romantic relationships,

money to make your art, it could be the one that

a universal subject, and contained memorable

really breaks you into the mainstream for good!

hooks”. All what he believed from studying we’re the keys to being a successful musician.

Album you should check out: Bleed American. This is the album that led

Album you should check out:

Jimmy Eat World to commercial success and

All The Right Reasons. Not my favourite

is often said to be the start of ‘emo’. It also

Nickelback album or where the band first

features ‘The Middle’ which is the only Jimmy

found fame. But this is the album to feature

Eat World song i’ve ever been able to listen to

‘Rockstar’ and be honest you couldn’t stop

and enjoy.

singing it either.


noughties the

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DEFTONES

No matter how band it can sometimes get, if people like Daryl can do it, so can you!

They’ve been a major influence on a range of bands in a range of styles. They’ve always had a strong

Album you should check out: Everything You

melodic sense in their songs and lead singer Chino

Ever Wanted to Know About Silence. It’s often said

Moreno’s lyrics were described as “suggesting

to be a milestone album in the Post hardcore genre.

emotions rather than announcing them”, by Time

Producer Ross Robinson said “our goal at the time

Magazine.

was to destroy Adidas rock” AKA Korn and Limp Bizkit. Now whilst I dislike this idea, change is often a

Album you should check out: White Pony. It received rave reviews and even won a grammy award. David Buchanan from Consequence of Sound

good thing for music as it keeps it changing and fresh.

said that it “helped usher the popularity of complex

MUSE

structure meets MTV audience”. I can back this

This band have managed to achieve the kind of

up. It was the common ground between my english

success that many bands only dream of. They found

language tutor at college and myself, he clearly had

major success with their third album ‘Absolution’

a passionate love of music and at the time I was the

but it was second album ‘Origin of Symmetry’ that

MTV audience. It also features my favourite track

was received were by critics. Roger Morton of NME

‘Change (In the House of Flies)’.

gave the album 9/10 and wrote, “it’s amazing for such a young band to load up with the heritage that

GLASSJAW So not only one of the biggest post hardcore bands but with a lead singer who was so sick sometimes he couldn’t even find the strength to get out of bed let alone tour. But did this stop Daryl Palumbo? Did it hell! Not only did he turn his pain into beautiful art with songs inspired by his suffering, but he’s never given up on what he loves to do, whether it be with Glassjaw or anything else he’s ever been involved in.

includes the darker versions of Cobain and Kafka, Mahler and The Tiger Lillies, Cronenberg and Schoenberg, and make a sexy, populist album. But Muse have carried it off”. Success can happen when you channel you heroes well. Album you should check out: Absolution. It debuted at number 1 in the UK and spawned 1 top ten hit and 3 more top twenty hits. The band played Glastonbury for this album and became a household name.


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LINKIN PARK

Album you should check out: Significant

A band that were a huge influence on me and a host

contains ‘Break Stuff’. However ‘Chocolate Starfish’

of newer musicians as every generation has the

is a great follow up if you like what you hear.

Other. It was the album that shot them to fame and

bands they grew up on and this is one of them for my generation. To me they were the ultimate nu metal band. They were the band that mixed rock and

PAPA ROACH

hip hop seamlessly and then remixed those tracks

Started young and worked the local circuit until

again to an astounding level of clarity. It was there

they hit success with ‘Infest’ in 2000. Whilst critics

metaphoric lyrics with their any possible meaning

didn’t receive their second album well, fans stuck by

that drew crowds in and that is one of the fabulous

them and it flew off the shelves. They proved that the

things they’ve contributed to the rock world.

relationship with fans was important and could say your career from critics.

Album you should check out: Hybrid Theory. They’re first and still their best release. It’s the sound

Album you should check out: Infest. It’s where

that made Linkin Park a household name and the

it started for Papa Roach. If you don’t like nu metal

album is so popular it’s gone Diamond (if you’re

tho, then one of their album is bound to suit your

unfamiliar with what this is, as was I, it means it’s

needs as they’re all completely different.

sold over 10 million copies).

LIMP BIZKIT More nu metal titans. They were angry at times and at others they were just damn right obnoxious, but it’s all in the honour of good music. Who can forget the first time they heard ‘Break Stuff’? (Well you, if you’re one of the people who hasn’t heard it yet). It’s angry and obnoxious and yet superbly written all at once, yet so simple. What Limp Bizkit brought to the rock industry is the ‘Who cares?’ attitude when they recorded whatever the fuck they wanted, literally.

AFI Or A Fire Inside started at the beginning of the 90’s with a proper punk sound. But that was not the sound to bring them success. 12 years later it arrived with a much more mellows out sound, but one that still rocked nonetheless. Album you should check out: Sing the Sorrow. The Art of Drowning is fantastic, but it’s only an EP. Sing the Sorrow is an amazing album and finally got me hooked on AFI. They’ve brought a sense of carefree fun to the industry, each album offering something a bit different to spice it up.


STRICTLY COME DANCING WORDS: ALEX BRADY

SOUNDSCAPE 08


It is good in journalism to keep an open mind. To consider all sides of a story and to

and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way amongst others

produce an article which is based upon

and the band were spot on with every tune,

facts and explores events and people in

providing considerable entertainment on their

a professional manner. When it comes

own. The dancing was subject to the performer,

to reality television though, it becomes

as is expected with this type of programme, but

personal. Strictly Come Dancing in this

they gave their all, with performances ranging

case. Yes, that is a reality television

from beautiful, elegant and soothing all the way

programme; it has won awards under that

up to energetic, erotic and glamorous.

category. Specifically, the Live Tour which was in Cardiff this February.

In the beginning, you probably formed the impression that this article was going to be

I enjoy musicals, the theatre and going to gigs

a scathing hate rant at a popular Saturday

and I was hoping that, when I was dragged to

night programme. That is yet to come but

this event, that it would fall somewhere between

first it’s worth nothing that, up to a point, the

the three with live music, dancing and a show.

programme content isn’t the problem. The title

On that side of things, this show delivered by the

of the programme harks back to the ballroom

tanker full. Excellent live singers who delighted

competition Come Dancing, with a nod to the

us with renditions of Back to Life by Soul II Soul

film Strictly Ballroom (which is certainly worth


seeing), but with a modern twist and celebrities

perform better at this act or meet criteria better

galore. My support for this programme comes

than others are rewarded through positions

in its promotion of the arts, both musical and

such as winner and runner up, or given points

dance. There are very few outlets for classical

which reflect performance which are used later

dancing styles on television today and plenty

to decide the victor. When the audience become

for musical talent, though these tend to focus

involved through voting for who they wish

on more contemporary performances and

to see progress, the quality of a contestant’s

modern artists. Strictly on the other hand is

performance doesn’t have to mean a thing.

open to anything musically whilst promoting and exploring dancing styles which lack the praise

In the recent series Russell Grant made it

and respect they deserve. My problem with

quite a way through. His dancing was by no

the programme comes in the form of audience

means the best, but he was entertaining and

interaction, something which was highlighted

it was this entertainment value which kept

very well at the live show.

him going. Personal opinions also hold great sway. I’ve heard people say that they wanted

Reality Television offers viewers a chance to

Jason Donovan to leave the 2011 series because

be a part of a programme, to feel as though

they didn’t like Neighbours. He hasn’t been in

they influenced an industry which they are

Neighbours for over 20 years and I had to ask

traditionally separated from as consumers rather

myself ‘Why are you basing your voting habits

than producers and to have a hand in making

on his career rather than the quality of his

someone famous. The actual influence the

performance?’ The simple answer: because they

audience has over a programme such as X-Factor

can and because they want to. They shouldn’t,

is a grey area and something for a later debate,

but they do.

but it is this interaction which also stops such programmes from being a competition.

The audience have not been given any criteria against which they HAVE to judge the

The point of a competition is for people to

contestants. If they had been, our homes would

perform an act upon which people can be

be swamped with paper work and tick lists which

judged and compared against others. Those who

would have to be submitted to explain every vote


and we don’t want that. Looking back to the live

point of all the dancing. Robbie was one of the

event in Cardiff, a very similar scenario reared

first performers of the night and it felt as though

its ugly head. Robbie Savage was not the worst

much of the audience had made their decision

dancer of the night, that place was reserved

based on his birthplace before they had seen all

for Nancy Dell’Olio who, during her second

of the dances.

performance, barely danced and more walked casually but, it was Robbie Savage who was

On the other hand, perhaps I am taking this

voted the winner.

a bit too seriously. The live event has no true winner in the long run; that was decided by

The reason he won? Because he is Welsh.

the programme itself. It should not have been

Throughout the entire live event this

packaged as a competition, at least not one

biographical element was played upon over and

where the audience could send text votes which

over until it because as dull as a broken light-

seemed a tenuous and under-promoted means

bulb. It is not because he is Welsh that makes it

of raising money for Sports Relief. This was just

annoying, it is that people voted for him because

a chance to see the people we had followed and

of it, they gave him preference for something

supported throughout the series and experience

which has nothing to do with dance, something

something that, for many, had only been tasted

which really should have been ignored. Judging

from their living room sofa. An excuse for a night

on the basis of birthplace calls into question the

out and a chance to be thoroughly entertained.


INTRODUCING

BEHIND THE LINE

Words: Nadine B Photo: Steven P

SOUNDSCAPE 12


These youngsters are

Ieuan - ...but when you’re

Who and where did you

keen to venture out into

playing with people your own

choose to record it?

the local scene with a

age you get on with them a bit

Ieuan - Skwad HQ with Tom

respect for all those

better. They’re more open and

Campbell (Straight Lines bass

around them. We caught

talk to you on the same wave

player). It was good fun, he’s

up with Behind The

length where as older people

got a professional sound.

Line after their Le Pub

can be a bit snobby when it

show eager to express themselves along with their recently released EP The Perfect Hours. You’re quite the young band! How does it feel to play along the local circuit with peers that are much older than you? Do you find it intimidating at all? Ieuan - I wouldn’t say intimidated but we prefer playing with people our own age. Alex - I think it’s a good experience to be honest because we get into people with a lot more experience which we can share experience with which sounds really corny but...

comes to youth music. When we ask older bands Tell us about your new EP

this their wild ambitions

and behind the name.

tend to be more focussed

Luci - It’s called The

and serious, being the

Perfect Hours and called

young band that you

thatbecause it was about

are, what are your wild

waking up and time.

ambitions?

Ieuan - There was a bit of a

Alex - Download.

history behind around the

Ieuan - It’s quite good

album name. We called it

because a few people have

Morning Glory not really

said we’re so young we’ve got

thinking that it also meant

potential to do well in the

having a hard on in the

future which is quite nice, so

morning. So we had to rename

you want to think about things

it but then we thought we may

big but I think because we’re

as well name the whole album

still young it’s not sunk in.

The Perfect Hours after the

We’re going to directly aim for

final song on the EP.

a career being still in school. Luci - If music doesn’t work out we’re all a bit stuck.


Ieuan - So we’re going to

Favourite up and coming

that’s when we all thought we

hope to kind of pursue it but if

local bands?

want to be more focused

it doesn’t work out we’re going

Luci - There’s mixed opinions.

about it. The Globe was also

work in school.

Ieuan - I guess the bands

really good when we first

you end up gigging with the

played that. Really good

How do your parents feel

most are probably the new

venue to play.

about you being rock band?

favourites. A Downtown

Ieuan - Alex’s mum is nuts

Ruckas are good and good

If you had to choose to be

about it.

mates, King and Country are

in a reality TV show what

Alex - She’s gonna love this

good to play with and played

would you pick?

interview isn’t she. She’s a bit

our EP launch. Tragic Affairs

Alex - I’d rather die.

concerned you could say.

as well, they’re really new.

Ieuan - I quite like the idea to

Luci - My dad is concerned

be on I’m a celebrity get me

that I’m not going to be able

What’s been your favourite

out of here.

to be good at school because

experience so far?

Luci - Strictly Come Dancing.

it’s all we seem to be doing at

Ieuan - I quite like recording.

Zac - Big Brother.

the moment.

Luci - Recording was really

Ieuan - My mum makes me

good because that was when

If you had to describe your

do work so I can go out. So as

we weren’t awkward anymore.

band in a few words?

long as I do my work she’s not

At first we’d always be in the

Ieuan - I’d say it’s new,

worrying about.

room and like “so...”.

young, up and coming,

Ieuan - Everyone bonded and

wonderful

when we started getting gigs

.

Behind The Line’s EP The Perfect Hours is available now on iTunes or via the bands Facebook and Twitter.

www.facebook.com/BehindTheLineUK www.twitter.com/BehindTheLinex SOUNDSCAPE 14


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THE HYPE THEORY GLORY DAYS The Hype Theory are 5 piece band from Chelmsford, Essex and they play a very infectious blend of pop, punk and rock, with brilliant shout/ sing-a-long choruses and with a powerful British edge. Late last year the band released the debut mini album ‘Glory Days’ and since then have been heavily featured in Kerrang! radio and TV and the video for ‘Kid At Heart’ has been heavily featured on Scuzz TV. We were lucky enough to catch up with singer Katy Jackson before the band heads out on a UK tour with Adelaide and Franko to tell us all about the album. WORDS: PAUL ESP


HOLD TIGHT

song is about where I grew up and the people

When I was given this song by Tom (Guitar)

that live here, the life styles that they lead and

and Sean (guitar) I fell in love with it straight

the awesome nights out I had with my friends.

away, it had so much energy. I was in a really bad mood when I was writing the lyrics because

R I C H A N D FA M O U S

a lot of friends had become enemies, so I started

As with many bands, we all seem to be stuck

to write about it. This song is about people who

to our computers and cant help but read about

don’t understand what real music is about,

the massive amount of success some bands get,

people who need to let go and stop worrying so

which can sometimes be really hard to take

much about people thinking they are ‘cool’ and

when you want a taste of it and it seems so

about letting go and having fun for once.

impossible. This song is about all the bands that make it big and how every band in our position

K I D AT H E A R T I found this song so easy to write, it took me

would kill to be in their shoes.

about half an hour and when I showed it to the

W H E R E W E S TA R T E D

rest of the band they said they hated it! Then

I had a horrible case of writers block when I

when they listened to it again, and again and

was given this track to write by our guitarist

again, and they all changed their minds and

Sean, I stayed up for hours every day for about

now think its one of the strongest songs on the

a week trying to come up with something. I got

album. This song is about the feeling you get

so fed up by the end of the week and I was just

when you first meet someone and spend the

about to give up when I thought I’d try listening

whole summer being inseparable, something

to my favourite band (Mayday Parade) to get

that everybody felt when they were young and

some inspiration. The first song that came on

had their first boyfriend or girlfriend, something

was ‘Miserable At Best’ to which the opening

we all remember like it was yesterday.

line is ‘Katy don’t cry I know your trying your hardest’…It was such a random moment, I

YO U ’ R E G O I N G H O M E A LO N E

couldn’t stop laughing and I then wrote the song

Growing up in Essex has always been a massive

‘Where we started’ within half an hour and it

talking point whenever I meet someone

is my favourite track on the album. The song is

from another county, where I live is pretty

about how relationships always change after a

stereotypical and I love it for that reason. This

few years and how you wish you could go back to how it was when you first started.


HE’S YOUR PROBLEM

that a relationship is over, its just recognising

Everybody has been there…that relationship

when its run its course and its time to let go

that didn’t go according to plan, the one that

and move on.

had a really messy ending and that you’d rather forget about. That is what this song is about,

OUR FIRST SEPTEMBER

ending a relationship based on lies and cheating,

(Bonus Track for physical release only)

with a person that your not quite sure how you

I wrote so many different versions of this

managed to fall in love with in the first place.

track because I really wanted to write a song that people would relate to and would show a

THESE ARE THE TIMES

more vulnerable side to the band. We recorded

This song is about when I moved away from

what we thought was the final version back

home and left everyone I knew and loved

in December 2010 and then I rewrote and

behind. Its about how you know you have to

rerecorded it at the end of the summer 2011

grow up but you just don’t to and you don’t

because I had a whole new view on what I

want anything to change, its about my friends

wanted the song to be about. The song is about

and the best days of my life. When I played this

how you think everything will last forever, but

song to the rest of the band they loved it straight

then when you get older things change, people

away because they could relate to it having been

change and you change and what used to be so

through the same thing.

right ends up being so wrong.

WE WILL BE SINGING This is the oldest song on the album, its one

The album ‘Glory Days’ can be

of the first songs we wrote together as a band.

found on iTunes, online or instore

This song was the first time we knew what we

at HMV and from the Small Town

wanted to sound like as a band and even though

Records Big Cartel store.

we’ve played it a million times its still one of our favourites for that reason. The song is about being glad to see the end of a relationship and starting a new chapter, when things have

Check out the bands website www.thehypetheory.co.uk

.

changed for the worse and you want out before

for links to all the bands pages and

it gets really messy. Its not about being sad

to keep an eye on the bands tour


LIVE REVIEWS


THE USED 02 ISLINGTON ACADEMY 29TH APRIL

Starting off the night is

emulating from the crowd,

happy birthday and brings

female fronted Marmozets,

as the entrance music plays

out a cake with a penis.

crashing onto the stage with

each member of the band

McCracken joking “who’s

a experimental / screamo

bounces onto the stage

the gayest here? That’s me!

powerhouse of noise mixed

and the crowd goes nuts!

I’ve had so many dicks in

with melodies and deep

The band kick off with a

this ass; you’ll never know”.

throated screams making

storming performance of

McCracken then blesses us

the crowd temporarily

“Take It Away” and blasting

with a few acoustic songs

pause to wonder for a

through a mix of old and

including “Blue and Yellow”,

moment what’s going on,

new songs from all their

“Give Me Love” and a new

then it clicks and they

albums with energy levels

song called “Surrender”.

show a good reaction. The

hitting orbit and not coming

The band finishes off the

second band Don Broco

down throughout.

evening with a roundhouse

also don’t disappoint,

performance of: ”Blood

strutting onto the stage

The band and crowd keep

on My Hands”, “Pretty

and breaking into an wildly

up a continuous high level of

Handsome Awkward”

energetic performance

enthusiasm whist the band

and “A Box Full of Sharp

which only increased as

go through song after song

Objects” With a “Smells like

they went along, belting out

with flawless ease, laughing

Teen Spirit” intro.

some amazing tunes and

and joking with the crowd,

interacting with the crowd

thanking them for being

Overall one of the best

like they knew everyone

there and telling everyone

performances by this band I

individually.

that not a single person

have ever seen, with the best

would be there without the

crowd response I have seen

The long wait for The Used

great love of music. The

for any band in a long time.

is almost over and you

band slips into a quick break

8/10

can feel the anticipation

to wish a crew member

Words & Photo: Michele Britton

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LOSTPROPHETS MODESTEP

CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA 28TH APRIL

There has been such an air of

First thing I noticed was the band

Ninja’. The band left the stage to the

excitement and expectation about this

members wearing the same t-shirts

screams of the crowd which got louder

gig since the band announced they

and denim jackets with back patches

when the big screen started showing

were going to perform their second,

that all matched some of the staging.

vintage footage from the recording

and according to some, their best

This was,quite a cool touch. For the

of ‘Start Something’ and we all knew

album ‘Start Something’ in full. First

next hour and a half followed a set

what was coming.

the night kicked off with live dubstep

littered with new tracks like ‘Another

band Modestep. I’m not a huge fan of

Shot’, ‘Jesus Walks’ and ‘We Bring

Without a word they all took the

dubstep but they were entertaining,

An Arsenal’ along with classics like

stage and kicked straight into ‘We

using a live drummer and guitarist

‘Where We Belong’, ‘Town Called

Still Kill The Old Way’, a monster of

and adding soulful vocals as well as

Hypocrisy’ and ‘Rooftops’. The

a track and a personal favourite, and

shouting into the mix with samples

band sounded amazing and were

the whole arena just went off! Then

and original material they made one

an explosion of energy, especially

followed the rest of the album, in

hell of a noise. They did seem to go

keyboardist Jamie Oliver who for me

order, including the interludes and it

on for longer than was necessary and

was the absolute star of the show.

was immense! ‘Last Train Home’ and

it did all get a bit repetitive but the

Vocalist Ian Watkins sounded great,

‘Make A Move’ had the whole place

crowd were receptive and they went

although due to the dislocated rib,

bouncing. ‘Burn, Burn’ prompted

down well.

wasn’t overly mobile. You could see

a massive sing-a-long and ‘We Are

he was strapped up and sometimes in

Godzilla, You Are Japan’ bore witness

After what seemed like an age but was

pain but he soldiered on and delivered

to a huge mosh pit that was simply

really only 25 minutes, the lights went

a solid performance and you have to

jaw dropping. Not many bands could

down and the screen behind the drum

respect that. Guitarists Mike Lewis,

pull off playing an 8 year old album

kit started up along side a roar from

Lee Gaze and bassist Stu Richardson

in its entirety for an encore but

the crowd that greeted drummer Luke

more than made up for Ian’s lack of

Lostprophets did and they fucking

Johnson close to taking the roof off

movement, especially Stu who was all

killed it! They proved once again that

the Motorpoint. It just intensified

over the stage.

they are one of the UKs best and most

as the rest off the band took the

influential bands and long may they

stage and blasted straight into new

Dislocated rib or not that didn’t stop

track ‘Bring ‘Em Down’ from new

Ian from diving into the crowd during

album ‘Weapons’.

killer set closer ‘Shinobi Vs. Dragon

continue to be.


SOUNDSCAPE 21

Words: Paul Esp

Photo: Nadine Ballantyne


THE XCERTS

FLOOD OF RED & DRAWINGS BORDERLINE LONDON 18TH JANUARY

Scotland had come to

sing songs about home and

Macleod’s Scottish drawl,

invade London tonight,

themselves. They’re liked,

but it’s a slightly failed

and brought along a band

the crowd is mostly gathered

attempt, but this man is

from the southern coast of

in the room to watch them

as passionate as the band

England. Drawings take to

and they pay attention

performing.

the stage to no fuss and start

as the band execute their

into their songs. They’re

music with precision and

As each song goes on, the

music is good, it has a

atmospheric grace, even

audience seems more and

certain spark, but the singer

if the keyboardist, Dale

more enthusiastic to sing

(also playing an instrument)

Gallagher does almost head

along. And in this small

doesn’t seem to have a

butt his instrument every 3

room they’re louder than the

voice that fits the rest of the

seconds.

singer with his microphone

music. It’s not a bad voice,

as the music takes them

it just doesn’t seem to suit

The Xcerts are up next. And

over. Even the support

what they’re writing on their

it’s clear they have a lot of

bands are joining in now,

instruments and it seems

fans in the crowd tonight.

showing that even they too

to draw away some of the

Within minutes the crowd

are fans of this band.

crowd and they lose many

are singing along and a

for their set.

few people pump their fists

The smiles on the audience

along with every word that

faces are reflected by the

The beginning of the Scots

they emphasize. I experience

bands and all know they

take to the stage now. Flood

one very London sounding

have maybe gained some

of Red are passionate,

man suddenly become (or

new fans tonight as the gig

gritty and have a raw power

attempt to) very Scottish

comes to a very joyous end.

that’s reflected through

sounding as he tries to

their Scottish tones as they

match vocalist Murray

Words: Anneka Sillitoe


YASHIN

JODY HAS A HITLIST, WITH ONE LAST BREATH & TANTRUM TO BLIND CARDIFF CF10 21ST MARCH

The 15 date Last One

were full of aggressive,

to match. Kicking off to

Standing Tour rolled

unintelligible vocals,

tonight with ‘Remember

into Cardiff on a rainy

breakdowns and out of

Me’, dual vocalists Harry

Wednesday night to a

place clean sang choruses,

Radford and Kevin Miles

fairly full house at CF10,

I didn’t really hear any

are spot on, really working

which I guess in the

songs. They did have

the crowd well. Highlights

day time is some sort

some ace guitar solo’s so

of the short set were new

of Cafe? First band up

they get some points for

single ‘New Year Or New

were Tantrum To Blind,

that and the kids seemed

York’, a big sounding

a female fronted rock

to love them. Irish band

song that bodes well for

band from Stockholm,

Jody Has A Hitlist put

the new album, ‘Let It Go’

Sweden and I was pretty

on a good show tonight,

and another new track

impressed. They really

full of energy and good

‘Runaway Train’ also

tried hard with the

songs and the crowd

sounded pretty great and

somewhat lacklustre

really responded to that.

the set ended with a full

response from the crowd,

They are definitely more

on version of ‘Stand Up’

songs such as ‘Get, Get,

in the straight ahead

which ended with both

Get’ are a good mixture

rock vein and definitely

Harry and Kev on top

of big riffs and catchy

a band worth checking

of the crowd.

choruses , definitely a

out. Yashin are always

band to watch. I didn’t

a great live proposition,

quite get With One

high energy, musically

Last Breath, the songs

spot on and with the songs

Words: Paul Esp

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NME AWARDS TOUR FEAT. TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, METRONOMY, TRIBES & AZEALIA BANKS CARDIFF UNI

19TH FEBRUARY The NME Awards show is an annual tour that goes

bad decision for the organisers to make. This being said

around the country in order to promote and try to

the New Yorker worked hard to get the crowd going and

enhance four acts that NME having been raving about

it was on her last, most recognisable track 212 that the

over the last year or two. There is no denying that this

audience got involved with her brand of rap fused with

tour offers a fantastic opportunity for the artists to spread

dance sampling. As the final track petered out into The

their word across the country, emphasising the fact that

Prodigy’s Firestarter the front rows on the crowd were

NME have the ability to influence the masses and make

visibly entertained but those standing elsewhere didn’t

or break a career in an instant.

seem as impressed.

The opening slot on the tour is a prestigious one that last

After a quick turnaround and a noticeable increase in

year saw The Vaccines open the show, and there is no

crowd capacity, London four piece Tribes made their

denying that they have gone from strength to strength

way onto the stage, accompanied by a relatively excited

since this time last year. This year the honour went to

crowd response. 2012 has seen the band get off to a good

New York rapper Azealia Banks, the proprietor of the

start, the Camden band have seen their debut album

number one spot in NME’s 2011 Cool List. Now for such

Baby go top 20 and a slot on this tour will go some way

an esteemed slot to be occupied by Miss Banks, it is fair

to pushing them even further. Kicking off with album

to say I was not best pleased. As the young star emerged

opener Whenever the song was defined by that early

onto the stage and ordered the infuriatingly annoying DJ

guitar riff which then gives lead singer Johnny Lloyd an

Cosmo to kick things off my fears were confirmed, for the

opportunity to showcase his strong distinctive vocals

next twenty-five minutes the growing crowd were subject

that are central to the sound of Tribes. Standout track of

to this unnecessarily foul-mouthed artist who spouted

the album, Sappho slots early in the set and the quality

out mostly incomprehensible drivel that appears just to

on the album is not lost live as the thumping bass line

attack random people including Britney Spears, amongst

brilliantly aids the delicate guitar parts that all lead

others. The overuse of the word ‘nigga’ in one song in

towards the anthemic sing-along chorus. The quartet are

particular was nothing short of uncomfortable for those

very tight as they run through tracks from their debut

in attendance. With the gig being a 14+ event, at this early

album like Corner of an English Field and Walking In

stage the majority of the crowd was made up of oddly

The Street, which has a real Stone Roses guitar riff that

dressed teenagers going to their first proper concert, so

is well supported by the ballsy rock and roll sound that

to put this rapper on at all let alone first up seemed like a

encapsulates their album. As well as harking back to


Words: Ryan Crittenden Photos: Ed Townend TDCC

SOUNDSCAPE 25


their debut EP We Were Children for Girlfriend and

Wants, Everything Goes My Way and Corinne are three

Coming of Age, the latter showing the band in another

tracks from their 2011 album that continue to keep up the

light as the houselights dim and the spotlight is on lead

diverse electronic beats and keyboard riffs that give them

singer Lloyd as he takes centre stage in a lovely acoustic

such an impressive scale of sound. The bulbous portable

number. Penultimate song When My Day Comes stands

light show continues through the show but it’s the band

out with an upping of the pace, which seems to awaken

who work as a well-oiled machine, bringing the individual

the rather lacklustre crowd in time for set closer We Were

talents of the band together that is most impressive. Lead

Children a great closing song that is not as well received,

singer Joe Mount interacts well with the audience, as he

as it should have been. Tribes delivered a good solid

seems evidently pleased to be in Cardiff whilst keeping

set that was only let down by the young crowds lack of

the crowd entertained with his comical comments.

enthusiasm to give the band anything back.

Metronomy continue to produce their rhythmic sounds through A Thing for Me and The End of You Too, two

Next up Metronomy, a band who have been around

songs that seem a little short of the blistering pace and

in one form or another, for quite a while, but with the

excitement that they have bought so far. However, order

release of their Mercury Music Prize nominated album

is restored in the form of The Look a track that delights

The English Riveria last year they started to creep onto

the now noticeably sweaty crowd who again lap up this

the radars of critics and plaudits alike. Kicking things

fantastic song in all its glory. The simple yet effective

off with fantastic synth jam Some Written it feels like

nature of the song is admirable and the keyboard/synth

the perfect way to start any show. The perfect tempo

fusion, which ends the track, is just brilliant. Closing the

of the track allows the song to float along nicely at the

set with Holiday, the band have done a very good job to

start before picking up the pace at just the right point to

gain yet more fans and have warmed the venue up very

form a brilliant opening number. Leading straight into

nicely for the headliners.

The Bay the band from Totnes in Devon have the eager crowd eating out the palms of their hands. They produce

During the interval and in anticipation of headliners Two

a magnificent rendition of one of the songs of 2011, the

Door Cinema Club, if you were to walk into the Great

crowd are singing along and the bulbous portable lights

Hall you wouldn’t find yourself out of place at a 90’s

on every band member’s chest proves for a less is more

dance rave. As Darude and Sash! blared around the room

style light show. The funky bass line provided by über

it proved to act as the perfect warm up as the lights were

cool bass player Gbenga Adelekan whose swagger and

down and the crowd were going nuts. If the audience

effortless ability to look the part ooze throughout the set,

needed any more warming up, this certainly did the trick!

gives the standout song a real backbone. Love Underlined

So in odd circumstances and probably for the first time,

carries on the energy and excitement that Metronomy

the Northern Irish trio came onto the stage just after

have created and by going back to 2008 album Nights

a selection of 90s dance track had resonated through

Out for Heartbreaker the venue-encompassing clap

the venue to a huge ovation. The three piece don’t even

along ensures the audience continue to lap up the lo-fi

introduce themselves, lead single Alex Trimble recognises

pop beats that shape the band, as we know today. She

the crowd and then they explode into Cigarettes in the


METRONOMY

AZEALIA BANKS


Theatre, a great opening number and one which shows

second album for the last few months and they inform the

no sign of rust considering these are their first line of gigs

very excited crowd that it is set for release early next year.

for almost 3 months. Leading straight into Undercover

On this note another new song This Is Me was played,

Martyn, it is fast and furious start bursting with the

again opening with a slower more subtle piano/synth

energy that reminds everyone in attendance why this

melody before the recognisable guitars took over, again

band have got the live reputation they so rightly deserve.

though this new song showed signs of maturing with real

The whole room just changed as a surge of euphoria just

elements of depth stepping away from the happy go lucky

resonated from back to front. After such a frenetic start,

summer hits that made up tracks on the first album.

Kimble allows the hordes of cheering fans to calm down before telling the crowd that this is their first gig in the

There is hardly time to draw breath between songs and

capital for three years and as they led into Do You Want

you can tell they just feed of this raucous crowd, an

it All, three years of excitement to see these guys was

audience they are now familiar with after triumphant

being exerted. You know exactly what you are getting

festival slots at Glastonbury etc. Compared to the first

with Two Door Cinema Club and no matter how hard you

time I saw this band, their non-egotistical confidence

try, you cannot help but tap your feet, clap your hands

has come on leaps and bounds, they exude a self-assured

or sing along with the ridiculously infectious lyrics. This

nature aided by the fact that all their songs have beefed

is the Life and Something Good Can Work were the next

up significantly. Their shows are now big productions

tracks to get an airing and the TDCC formula of catchy

full of big songs that they know work. Prime example

guitar hooks, jaunty melodies and fast paced rhythmic

comes in the form of the final two songs of the set Eat

drumming were in full effect. New track Handshake still

That Up, It’s Good For You and What You Know, the

manages to excite the crowd as the slower, more melodic

latter track starts with Trimble giving a chilling lone vocal

pace defined by a low key bass line that opens the song is

performance before the ever willing crowd help him out

transformed into a familiar number full of piercing

to bring the show to a fantastic end.

guitar lines. Interestingly the lyrics sounded like they have been constructed in a different way with a few

As the band leaves the stage to a deafening response, it

more negative undertones, in a way that shows signs of

is not too long before they re-emerge to put an end to

maturity in the band.

what has been a good night. Another new song starts the encore as Sleep Alone leads the way for Come Back

A really old favourite Costume Party went down very well

Home before the set finale and real highlight I Can

but as it did not appear on Tourist History many around

Talk gets going. In another production move gold lights

me believed this to be another new song. Needless to say

embezzled the stage spelling out the ’ah-oh’ line from

those in attendance were more familiar with You’re Not

the recognisable chorus, and despite not needing to be

Stubborn, every song on their debut album has the feel of

provoke the Great Hall, the chanting from the crowd just

a sing-along anthem and that is why the LP has become

stepped up a few levels to comply with the simple yet

the success it is. With just one album of material to

incredibly effective lights. A great set to end a great night,

draw on, the band have been writing and recording their

same again next year

.


WE ARE THE IN CROWD THE SUMMER SET & SUPER PRIME CARDIFF SOLUS 16TH APRIL

It’s really good to see so

up for it. Opening track

to really enjoy themselves

many people at gigs like

‘Punch Drunk Love’ had most

onstage. They played a good

this. Touring is expensive

of the crowd singing along

mix of songs from the album

stuff especially for bands

with singer Brian Dales.

‘Best Intentions’ and debut

from the US to come over

They put on a great show and

EP ‘Guaranteed To Disagree’

here. Tonight was a pretty

sound problems aside, really

and they do have some really

impressive turnout.

impressed me, songs like

great tracks such as ‘Kiss

‘Chelsea’ and ‘Must Be The

Me Again’, which included a

First band on this evening

Music’ are amazingly catchy

guest vocal from Brian from

are Boston’s Super Prime,

pop rock songs and definitely

The Summer Set (‘Never Be

a three piece pop punk band

went down a storm.

What You Want’ and ‘Better

who were on the whole pretty

Luck Next Time’). Apparently

good. Fast paced, riff driven

Right from the opening

Tay has been having a few

punk rock and some great

numbers ‘Rumor Mill’ and

vocal problems but this was

crowd interaction really got

‘Exits And Entrances’ you

hardly noticeable especially

the audience interested and

could tell that We Are

on acoustic encore ‘Never

an excellent cover of Fall

The In Crowd have really

Be What You Want’ and big

Out Boy’s ‘Sugar, We’re

captured the hearts of their

crowd pleasing set ender

Going Down’ was a bit of a

fans, singing back every word

‘Both Sides Of The Story’,

crowd pleaser.

to singers Taylor Jardine

one of my favourite WATIC

and Jordan Eckes. The band

tracks. A great show by a

This is only The Summer

were definitely amazed and

band who really enjoy

Set’s second tour of the UK

grateful for the response they

what they do.

and the crowd were definitely

were getting and seemed

Words: Paul Esp

SOUNDSCAPE 29


DRY THE RIVER CLWB IFOR BACH 18TH APRIL

Having been slightly underwhelmed

their brows and chose to play the intro of

by their performance on main stage at

‘Weights and Measures’, a softer, acoustic

Greenman Festival 2011, Dry the River

song with no microphones. This created a

completely blew me away live at Clwb Ifor

real intimacy and connection between the

Bach. The intimate venue allowed the band

band and audience, as they silently stared

to showcase the true diversity of their

into lead vocalist Peter Liddle’s eyes as he

debut album ‘Shallow Bed’, from their

sung in his gentle, choir-like voice before

gentle harmonies and quiet folk-infused

exploding into a full-blown song with all

acoustic tracks to crashing, overpowering

musicians present. It was this constant

instrumentals influenced by the emo/

variety of tracks that engaged the front row

hardcore background of the band members.

of younger, avid fans, but allowed a lot of the crowd at the back time to lose interest

As the closely-knit crowd waited patiently

as utterances occurred.

and the lights started to dim, something utterly unexpected happened - Michael

The band opted out of the typical,

Jackson’s ‘Will You Be There’ beamed

inevitable encore and instead ended with

through the speaker’s and perplexed

the last song on their album ‘Lion’s Den’

nearly everyone present. The band took

which utterly absorbed the audience and

to the stage and with no introduction or

displayed their post-rock influences with

explanation, burst into their first song

heavy layering of melodic instruments

‘No Rest’, immediately captivating the no

and powerful drums that tore apart the

longer distracted audience.

stage. Overall DTR gave a fantastically enthralling performance which proved

After further exciting the crowd by playing

they deserved their position amongst

a few of their heavier tracks with utter

the 15 rising stars on the BBC Sound of

enthusiasm, the band wiped the sweat off

2012 longlist. 8/10


Words & Photo: Kait Mordey

SOUNDSCAPE 31


REEL BIG FISH CARDIFF SOLUS 5TH FEBRUARY

JB Conspiracy were first

have any such problems getting

their set, loads of people got up

on and set the tone perfectly

the crowd going, because this

in the air, to then be brought

with their own blend of ska/

was why everyone was here.

back down to earth with a thud

punk/rock. This English band

Reel Big Fish had the crowd

by the security guys, who took

came on and blasted their way

jumping from the moment they

it all in good fun. A lone boot

energetically through a well

set foot on stage. The Californian

flew through the air in several

constructed set, really getting

Ska band, who are well known

directions over the crowd, but

the crowd going. Excellent start

for their energetic stage shows

I’m doubtful that the bootless

from a very good band.

and humorous anthemic tunes,

audience member even noticed

were ready to rock and we were

this missing item, such was the

in for a big night.

connection between audience

The American pop/punk band Orange were up next and

and band.

their stage presence was very

Bounding on stage to the

good, and they certainly had

Superman theme tune, they then

Although I’ve heard their music

the energy, but sadly the sound

headed straight into “Everything

many times, it was awesome to

quality just didn’t back it up. The

Sucks” for the opener, followed

see a band you love exceed your

drums (however well played)

by “I Want Your Girlfriend To

expectations at a show. Their

were way too loud, meaning you

Be My Girlfriend Too” giving

musical ability is clear and they

couldn’t really hear anything

the crowd a real good wake up

really give one hundred percent.

else. I could just about make out

call, and you could tell how tight

Drum Solos seem to be back in

some guitar, but in a twin guitar

these guys were as a band, they

fashion these days and drummer

based punk outfit you need to

hit every note bang on and it

Ryland Steen provided a very

hear the guitars. These issues, of

sounded great. The Horn section

impressive percussive display.

course were not the bands fault,

had high energy and bags of

The band then rumbled through

but it made it hard for them to

charisma and lead singer/

more classics, “Your Guts (I

keep up the momentum the first

guitarist Aaron Barrett was fully

Hate ‘Em)”, “Trendy” and “Don’t

band set and they never really

connected with the audience

Start A Band” were a few of my

got the crowd on their side.

throughout. Crowd surfing was

highlights,

But the next band up didn’t

a theme that ran throughout

(cont)


Words: Ross Gurney Photos: Nadine Ballantyne

SOUNDSCAPE 33


mainly because they took me back to when I heard them first time around. Reel Big Fish have been touring relentlessly for years and you can see why they’ve got such a huge following, you can tell why they do what they do, its all about the live shows. This was a sold out show with an age range somewhere between 14 and 40 years, proving their longevity in this business. I love their cover of “Brown Eyed Girl” and it was nice to hear it live. “Ban The Tube Top”, “Where Have You Been”, “Snoop Dogg Baby”, “She Has A Girlfriend Now” and “For All The Suckers” also all went down really well, and all in all it was a great show packed with great songs, and great vibes.

The encore was just as pleasing with, probably their most well known songs “Sell Out” and their cover of “Take On Me” these two songs ended the night perfectly, leaving everyone smiling. it was just a shame it had to end so soon. Will definitely catch these guys again next time they play Cardiff.


CHIMAIRA REVOKER CARDIFF CF10 4TH APRIL

Originally meant for the Great

the opposite way being signed

band their fucking heads.

Hall a last minute downgrade

to Chimaira’s previous label

A reminiscence of the early

see’s them play the sauna room

Road Runner. Their chipper

2000s when they play Nothing

/ back room that is CF10 which

energy to play brings a feeling

Remains leading into Power

incites a feeling of apprehension

of hope for the local metal

Trip. It still is and always more

for tonight. After all, what

scene that was once vast and

incredibly powerful to hear live.

band is ever happy with being

respected now in decline and

Although with the dramatic

downgraded?

washed down. Revoker play

member changes Chimaira have

tremendously, almost as if it’s

had lately it’s hard to say what

their headline show.

the future holds for them. A

Still dragging their fists along the edge of metal scene sit Chimaira

dramatic entrance and finish for

who’s original blood thirsty

When Chimaira do hit the stage

the hardcore group. For all we

power feels lost in todays diluted

the floor is a wash with long

know, could be the last for some

music industry where it should

haired Chimaira shirt wearing

time. 7/10

matter most. Revoker on the

late twenty year old blokes ready

other hand seem to be heading

to sweat their bollocks off and

Words: Nadine B

SOUNDSCAPE 35


THIN LIZZY TRIGGER FINGER & CLUTCH ST DAVIDS HALL 1ST FEBRUARY

So a new version of an old

But first came the support

Then finally: The wait was

classic rolled into Cardiff on

acts: TriggerFinger, a

over, and from behind the

a very cold February evening

very tight three piece from

black curtain came a warm

for what I’d hoped would

Belgium roared onto the stage

synth sound, a huge drum

become a show to remember

with a massive sound, and

beat, suddenly rising to a

for all the right reasons.

an even bigger energy. I was

peak, followed by the curtain

amazed by the amount of

dropping to reveal the classic

The brand new line up

noise (well put together noise)

Thin Lizzy logo high above the

certainly has a good rock

this little three piece could

stage, a massively impressive

pedigree, given that three of

generate, with really well

stage set up and the band

its number featured in the

constructed songs fired right

raring to go.

original group: Scott Gorham,

at you in quick succession

Brian Downey and Darren

executed brilliantly. A good

“Are you Ready” was the first

Wharton, and the remaining

start to the show.

track they performed, and

three: Marco Mendoza,

straight away you knew you

Damon Johnson and Ricky

They were followed shortly

were in for something really

Warwick all have plenty of

afterwards by the American

special. “Jailbreak” was the

experience playing in big

band Clutch who’s blend of

next offering and already I was

rock bands.

rock, blues, punk and funk

impressed by the musicianship

works well, and they certainly

of the band and also the

So, I was of course excited to

have developed and honed

uncanny likeness in Ricky

see and hear these guys for

their own sound. As live

Warwick’s vocal to the bands

myself, hoping that it would

performers, they didn’t really

founder member Phil Lynott.

truly capture the essence of

connect with each other; sure

“Bad Reputation” was next

Thin Lizzy, doing justice to

they all played their parts very

and then I noticed the ease

the body of work penned by

well, but there was no spark,

in which these guys moved

Phil Lynott without sounding

and as a result the audience

around the stage, interacting

too much like a poor imitation

didn’t really get the payoff

with each other as if this was

or a tribute act.

you usually get from watching

the way it had always been,

bands live.

complete synchronicity.


They then blistered through

They kept the momentum

earth, and go home.

“Don’t Believe A Word”,

going through “Sha La La”,

I never saw the original Thin

“Killer On The Loose” and

with the dual guitar solos,

Lizzy live, I’ve had to rely

“Dancing In The Moonlight”

driving bass and even a

on the likes of YouTube and

with Warwick dipping in and

pretty damned impressive

iTunes to give me my

out of playing rhythm guitar,

drum solo from Downey

musical fix, and I really

adding an extra layer to the

showing the very best of what

wasn’t sure what I’d think

guitar sound of Gorham and

Thin Lizzy was, and still is

of the songs without Phil

Johnson. Meanwhile, Marco

about. The Music.

Lynnot, but honestly, I loved

Mendoza didn’t stay put for a

every minute.

second, prowling around the

Then followed the tracks

stage in any direction possible

“Suicide”, “Waiting For An

It was well delivered,

at any given time. There were

Alibi” and “Cowboy Song”.

brilliantly executed classic

then a couple more classic

They ended the set with the

rock and at the risk of

Lizzy standards “Massacre”

ultimate Lizzy tune “The Boys

sounding sentimental; Phil

and “Angel Of Death” before

Are Back In Town” and an

Lynott wasn’t missing from

they slowed the whole thing

utterly enthusiastic audience

this line up, because those

down for the sublime “Still In

showed its appreciation.

songs absolutely resonate

Love With You”.

with his personality and Obviously there were shouts

passion, and maybe that’s

As the crowd adjusted to

for an encore, and they did

why this show really felt like

this calmer blues/ballad the

indeed come back on and

Thin Lizzy, at its best.

decibel level dropped but

give us all a little more with

only briefly, long enough for

“Emerald”, “Rosalie” and

the haunting guitar intro of

“Black Rose” the final three

“Whisky In The Jar” then

songs of a spectacular evening

the whole place erupted,

of real, and entertaining rock

everybody sang along with

music, and after that we all

every word... including me.

had to come back down to

Words: Ross Gurney

SOUNDSCAPE 37


LEFT TO RIGHT: LUKE, TOM, DANNI, MATTHEW, LEON SOUNDSCAPE 38


by k c tra track

THE DIRTY YOUTH I’ve been trying to steal the South Wales five piece for a mag feature for quite some time. They offer up something quite unique to the UK rock scene. After a triumphant performance at Download Festival last year TDR have been chosen again to play this year. You can catch them on the Redbull Bedroom Jam stage Sunday. Red Light Fix was released last October, we just can’t believe it’s taken us this long to catch up with vocalist Danni Monroe and guitarist Matt Bond to tell us all about the album.

HEAD OVER TO THE BANDS WEBSITE FOR LINKS TO PICK UP RED LIGHT FIX WWW.THEDIRTYYOUTH.CO.UK FACEBOOK.COM/THEDIRTYYOUTH WORDS: PAUL ESP


How did the band get together?

have a good laugh. Getting to

Ford at Not In Pill Studio’s,

We all met through the local

tour the world with your best

home to Slipknot, Bullet For My

music scene. Basically we poached the best members from other bands! Who are the bands influences? This is such a challenging question. We listen to so many genres of music that it’s hard to pin point where the influences comes from. If we had to collectively choose one band then it would have to be Queen. Their style of music evolved so much over the years and they were constantly pushing boundaries yet still produced massive tunes with mega chorus’s.

How do you guys come up with your songs? We all go into a field and put on face paint, light torches and pray to the gods of rock and roll to send us ideas from above. If that doesn’t work then we just have a jam together and come up with our own.

friends playing music you love is a dream come true!

You recently supported Korn on tour in Europe, how did that come about and what was it like? I can’t even describe how much of an amazing experience that was for us. Basically to cut long story short, we recorded an acoustic cover of ‘Narcissistic Cannibal’ one night over the Xmas holidays for a bit of fun (in about an hour!). Then a few months later Metal Hammer

Valentine, Trivium and many more musical legends!

We then sent the album to Sterling Sound in New York to be mastered. Sterling have mastered albums by the likes of Elvis, The Beatles, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson (and now The Dirty Youth). So safe to say we are pretty happy with the end result!

And what’s the best thing about coming from Wales? Has to be Welsh Cakes.

ended up getting a copy of it and broadcasted it online. The guys

Good answer! The Music

from Korn ended up hearing it

business is really tough at the

and Munky ended up retweeting

moment, what would you say

it! I remember our manager

is the hardest thing right now?

calling me and saying “I’ve got

I don’t think there’s anything

some dates for you” I was like

hard about being in the

“Oh yeah cool, who’s it with?” Then when he said Korn I said “Fuck Off!” haha.

business. Bands have always had to work hard to reach their goals, Yes there’s less money because of illegal downloads but the internet makes it so much easier

What’s the best thing about being in The Dirty Youth? We’re all completely ‘unique’

You’ve recently released your

to network and get your band

debut album ‘Red Light Fix’,

exposure. No one said it was

tell us about it?

in our own mad ways so there’s

We had such an amazing time

never a dull moment. We all

making the album. It was

get on like a house on fire and

recorded by Martyn “Ginge”

ever gonna be easy!


TO A WE ALL GO INF ACE N O T U P D N A D FIEL RCHES O T T H IG L , T IN A P GODS OF E H T O T Y A R P AND SEND O T L L O R D N A ROCK ABOVE M O R F S A E ID S U


y

b track track R I S E U P

This song is basically about the mundane routine of going to a job you hate every day and having people who you don’t

catchy we ended up keeping it in.

R E D L I G H T F I X

We added a cheesy guitar solo

Is about following a ‘scene’ that

and Requiem of the Drunk

you’re not really into. We see so

was born!

many people following trends that are blatantly ridiculous:

respect tell you how to act. Rising

F I G H T

don’t be sheep people, do what

up is all about waking up and

Fight is about battling addiction;

makes you feel good!

doing something with your life

that constant fight with yourself

and sticking it to the man.

and the battling through life with

L A S T CO N F E S S I O N

your insecurities. Although those

This was the last song we wrote

around you are telling you what’s

on the album, it’s about being

wrong, you convince yourself

obsessed with someone who

that you’re in control, but all

doesn’t know who you are. The

you’re doing is battling with your

story follows someone pursuing

self internally, which is a fight

the object of their affection,

you often feel you can never win.

starting up a relationship, but the

THE END We wrote this song in a place called Tom’s Bar in the valleys (Tom Jones used to play here back in the day). It’s about an ex-boyfriend who was controlling and a compulsive liar with no

relationship ends shortly after as

ambition, and then on

F I N A L C H A P T E R

the obsession of needing things

finally realising this, saying

Final Chapter is about being

to always be perfect, makes them

“later loser!”

cheated on and facing them

come across as insane!

whilst they deny it over and over

REQUIEM OF THE DRUNK One night whilst hanging out in the studio - drinking Jager and Cinzano - we came up for the

again, and finally when they’re

P R O M I S E S

proven guilty, they beg for that

The meaning to this song is

second chance.

pretty much in the name: it’s simply of someone lying and

concept for Requiem. It’s about

E L L E N

going out, getting slammed doing

Ellen is about someone we knew

drugs, taking someone home,

who was always attempting

T H I S I S F O R YO U

doing the wild thing only to

suicide. Although the music is

This song is an open letter to

then wake up feeling empty. It

remains upbeat, the story is of

someone who has gotten inside

started as more of a piss-take; we

someone in a really dark place,

your head, manipulating and

just shouted out random lyrics

self-harming and over-dosing;

controlling your thoughts to the

at first (we had about 10 verses

constantly seeking attention and

point of feeling abused and this

initially!) then came “la la la la la

basically fucking their life up!

is what was said when you’ve

la let’s get drunk” which was so

making false promises to change.

had enough

.


KYLECASTELLANI WORDS: PAUL ESP

Wa y b a c k i n S o u n d s c a p e ’s first ever issue I reviewed and gave 10 out of 10 t o N u r a l ’s ‘ E n t i t l e m e n t ’ album. One of the stand out features of that album was the singer Kyle Castellani. Kyle is a ver y talented singer/songwriter and an intelligent guy with a lot to say and we were lucky enough to have him answer some questions for us.

Check out Kyle on Facebook facebook.com/kylecastellanimusic

Yo u c a n d o w n l o a d a l l o f K y l e ’s m u s i c f o r f r e e , w h i c h I urge you to do. Check out s o n g ’s ‘ N e v e r L i v e I t D o w n ’ from ‘Pseudo Romance’ a brooding acoustic number with a killer chorus, and ‘ S h e ’s M y R e l i g i o n ’ f r o m ‘Pseudo B-sides’ a great, funky little tune.

SOUNDSCAPE 43


How did you get started?

relationships were crumbling

What’s the recording process

Music has always been a huge

around me, and I wasn’t gonna

for the album like? Do you

part of my life but I didn’t really

put on a happy face and act

have a home studio?

start venturing in to the creating

like everything was okay, cause

I do have a home recording setup

and performing realm until I was

it wasn’t. I’m proud of myself

where I track my demos and give

about 14. I joined my first band

for staying true to what I was

Doug and Matt the skeletons

Nural when I was about 15 or 16

actually feeling and capturing

of the songs. They familiarise

and my life has revolved around

that in my music at the time, but

themselves with the songs

music ever since.

Lemonade is a new and brighter

and then we add the internal

chapter, and I feel like even more

organs, flesh and personality

What have you got going on at

people will gravitate towards it as

to the skeletons elsewhere. The

the moment?

a result. Without even finishing

hardest part is aligning all of our

Well, I released my first solo

recording it yet I can say that it’s

schedules, but everything

CD in May 2011 titled “Pseudo

my best and most honest work

outside of the studio is work,

Romance” and I have since been

as an artist, and for that I’m

music is music.

playing shows all around LA. I’ve

extremely stoked to share it! Favourite music and why?

also released B-sides for Pseudo Romance that aren’t of the same

Have you worked with

I go through phases. Right now

recording quality as the actual

any other songwriters or

I’m in a phase where I love

record, but I figure why the hell

musicians on ‘Lemonade’?

classical or any instrumentally

not put it out there? I’ve got a

I always write my own songs, but

composed music. Movie scores

new CD called Lemonade! I’m

just like on Pseudo Romance,

and what-not. I tend to listen

also very excited about jamming

I’m working with Matt Buehner

to this type of music especially

and demoing new songs with

who is an extremely talented

when I’m in a writing mood

Nural again! Needless to say,

multi-instrumentalist from

because the arrangements

2012 is already an exciting year

South Dakota and Douglas Allen

inspire me, and although it can

for me!

who plays guitar, piano and

seem like a lot is going on at

sings backup vocals for Nural.

times, there’s always a cushion

Tell us a bit about ‘Lemonade’?

These guys have really helped me

for the main melody to roll

Like the saying goes, “when

capture my vision for my songs.

around on.

life hands you lemons..” I’m

I’m lucky to have such talented

very proud of the way ‘Pseudo

and awesome friends.

Favourite book and why?

Romance’ came out, but it

Wow that’s a tough one. I’m

definitely documented a pretty

fascinated with psychology

grey chapter of my life. A lot of

because I feel like music IS


psychology in a lot of ways, and

Best experience in the

place than pants around

I’ve read a lot of psychology

business?

your ankles taking a shit.

type books to better understand

Nural being flown to New York

Too much info?

emotions and the emotions

City to showcase for Epic and

behind certain actions. As a

Atlantic records. Good times.

Who are your role models/idols?

songwriter it’s important to understand emotion because

What happened with Nural’s

Jeff Buckley is a big one because

music IS the manifestation of

‘Entitlement’ album? It’s one of

he did what he loved to do as an

some kind of emotion, no matter

my all time favourite albums,

artist while he had time to do it

how seemingly shallow. That’s

It should have been huge?

before dying in his early 20’s.

why if someone calls my music

Thanks dude, I agree that

I’m also a huge Incubus fan,

“emo” it not only doesn’t bother

it wasn’t done justice in the

although I gotta say I’m not the

me, but my response is, “give me

slightest. That’s the music

biggest fan of their newest stuff.

a genre that isn’t.”

industry for you. There were

Still, great band.

a lot of reasons it didn’t reach Favourite film and why?

the level of success that we had

Hardest thing about the

Damn, another tough one! I

anticipated, but suffice it to

current business?

like movies that make me think,

say that we learned a lot from

It keeps changing, and it’s only

and the one movie I always

that whole experience and we

going to KEEP changing and

tend to come back to because I

intend to relight that fire with

change quicker as technology

catch something new every time

our newest material. Like I said

advances! Labels are being

I see it is “Memento”. If you

earlier, the industry is changing,

phased out. An artist can

haven’t seen this movie, I highly

the beauty of it is that it’s

promote themselves these days

recommend it. It’s a mind-fuck.

changing in a way that benefits

with the technology at their

The interesting thing about

the artist more than anyone else..

fingertips, but I think

this movie is that the scenes

And please believe we will take

what’s going to separate those

aren’t in order from beginning

full advantage of that.

who “make it” from those who

to end, which leaves you just

don’t is going to be foresight.

as disoriented as the main

Tell our readers an interesting

Seeing where the trends are

character, who has no long term

fact about yourself?

going, and beating everyone else

memory but is trying to solve his

I write most of my songs on

to the punch

wife’s murder. Crazy.

guitar while on the toilet. I figure writing and sharing a song is a very vulnerable experience, and there is no more vulnerable of a

.


CD REVIEWS The lyrics as ever are heartfelt and are backed up by the

THE AUDITION CHA PT ER II

catchiest of guitar riffs. The bass

THE USED VULNE ER ABL E The band went back to producer John Feldmann for this album (who has produced all but their previous record, Artwork) and it shows. It’s classic The Used with a hint of the new as it always is. They push the boundaries and aren’t afraid to try new stuff and load in more instruments to add scape to the songs. There’s strings and beyond on this album to accompany the band’s already rich sound.

is pushed to new extremes on

The Audition are not new to the

every album and this one is no

music scene but they’ve gone it alone

exception. There is also some

on this record. This self-released

of the most bouncy and driven

EP is to showcase a new chapter in

drum beats to grace our ears

the band’s story and it’s a great sign

throughout the record.

of what the band are capable now they’re pulling their own strings.

If you’re already a fan then this is another corker of an

Productive is sweet as and the band

album, if you’re new to the band

mix it up a bit with a catchy hit here

this album is another perfect

followed by a beautiful melodic song

representation of exactly what

there. Fans of The Audition will love

you’ll get from The Used, fun,

this release regardless. But I think

loud rock with an abundance of

this will certainly grab them some

quality. 8/10 Words: Anneka Sillitoe

new fans, so if you ain’t listened before or wasn’t really interested, it may be time to check them out and give this EP a listen; they may just surprise you. 7/10

Words: Anneka Sillitoe


On first listen I wasn’t

There’s just something that

impressed but upon giving it

doesn’t quite make this a hit.

a second chance and hearing

Many fans over the year such

the little details, nostalgia of

as myself have grown up and

his older records hit me. Hey,

lost interest. Nothing seems

Cruel World... incites that the

outrageous these days and

band are passed the ‘Golden

although Manson still uses his

Age of Grotesque’ phase and

shock tactics and continues to

ready to return to real song

come out with absurd quotes

writing rather than sounding

in interviews, it’s expected

It’s not been the best ride

confused on which genre they

and it’s a little underwhelming

for Marilyn Manson over

wish to suck the money out

when his records aren’t so.

the last few years with news

of. Born Villain feels lyrically

that focused on the withering

strong and ventures back to

Hits: Tracks Pistol Whipped,

and failure side you can only

his usual croaky self and even

Slo-Mo-Tion, Murderers Are

imagine the cynical time

some dramatic croaky talking,

Getting Prettier Every Day.

Manson must of been having.

it’s a welcome dose.

Misses: Breaking The Same

MARILYN MANSON B ORN VIL L A IN

Writing again must have been a salvation.

Old Ground, Born Villain. Avast with curious sounds, no cheese-tastic choruses, ok,

5/10

Words: N. Ballantyne

DEAD CITY RUINS

Born Villain was released

well maybe one but with his

off his own label ‘Hell, etc’,

rugged voice and Twiggy’s

perhaps the freedom from

influence even riffs have an

a major label creates more

essence of the industrial beats

I love a band who have a good

freedom for Manson to

of the 90s. It’s obviously the

rock n roll attitude and the

experiment once again. In

only direction he intended to

music to back it up. Dead

comparison to his last two

take the record in and the best

City Ruins are another band

records you could call this the

one he could of.

hailing from Australia

genius child of them.

M IDNIGHT K ILLER

(cont)


The record returns to it’s original tone straight after and

HALESTORM

THE STRANGE CASE OF...

kicks all ass again all the way through. My favourite track is

I completely missed Halestorm’s

‘Highway Girl’

first album and I’m kind of kicking myself because this band

who seem to have that methodically under control. The album is catchy ballsout rock n roll after catchy balls-out rock n roll. It boosts jaw-dropping guitar solos and bone-crushing riffs. The singer sounds a little like Ozzy Osbourne at times which only adds to the mix even more. Track ‘Blues’ has a huge instrumental lead in and the whole feel of the record changes suddenly. The song is a bit out of place and probably isn’t really needed on this totally loud and brash record. But ‘Blues’ isn’t a bad track it just seems a tad too heavier metal for the rest of the record.

which boasts everything a

are pretty good. ‘The Strange

good dirt rock n roll tune

Case of…’ is the 4 piece Hard

should... a song about a chick

Rock band from Pennsylvania’s

who likes to rock.

second studio album. The band start with intent with first single

If you love a bit of dirty rock

‘Love Bites (So Do I)’ which

n roll and need something a

starts with a killer guitar riff.

bit new and different in your

Singer/Guitarist Lzzy Hale has

life then Dead City Ruins

one hell of a voice, which ranges

should be right up your alley.

from full on rock scream to

If guitars are your thing

plaintive whisper as shown to full

then this album is literally

effect on piano ballad ‘Break In’.

loaded with guitar solo after guitar solo. You won’t be

This album definitely sits in

disappointed. 7/10

the contemporary hard rock

Words: Anneka Sillitoe

genre and unlike some bands who occupy this particular area of music Halestorm really have the songs and attitude to back it up. Just checkout ‘Rock Show’ one of the albums best songs. Admittedly, sometimes the songs and lyrics are a touch predictable but that is just a


small complaint.The album

and takes you on a vibrant

Blowgoat are tenacious and

ends with standout track ‘Here’s

adventure from the mellow and

sound mighty with their hair

To Us’, which apparently was

dramatic Anchor to the eccentric

triggering sexy riffs in The Purge

featured on the TV show Glee,

Callow which assures this EP

and Yo Bitch... I’m Tom Waits.

and if it was I guess they cut all

isn’t just a one pace and one trick

Their biography reads “We rip

the swear words out, but it’s a

pony. If the EP doesn’t sway you

off The Bronx and ETID and

song with a great message. 7/10

then seeing these fine group of

get fucked up while we do it”,

Words: Paul Esp

charmers live will. .

well, how else are you meant to

8/10 Words: N Ballantyne

create rock n roll magnificence. Blowgoat offer you straight up rock with no fringes, no gimmicks, no nonsense and we accept, gratefully. 8/10 Words: N Ballantyne

EAST ISLAND CITY

HORIZON

ME AND WHAT ARMY?

WE ARE THE CALLOW ONES A sophisticated and delightful EP

BLOWGOAT SELF TITLED EP

from this Cardiff folk group. This EP should come with With vocals that hypnotize and

a warning to make sure any

leave you feeling warm inside,

valuables are out of the room

it’ll remind you to take a step

before you turn the volume

back and enjoy the lighter side

up on first track Slackhole

of music and life. When the term

and contemplate destroying

folk gets thrown around in music

everything around you in a

Mumford and Sons more than

rock n’ roll fashion. Although,

often crop up, but Horizon are

banging your fucking head is

different. Their drive is exciting

an acceptable replacement.

East Island City’s new EP Me and What Army? shows a diverse mix of what the band is capable of, showcasing all their talent. The EP starts as a melodic acoustic track and really boasts the lead singer’s talents.

From there on out though everything is plugged in and hitting full force. (cont) SOUNDSCAPE 49


Their songs sound different and the hooks are there.

LOSTPROPHETS WEAPONS

Unfortunately they start to lend

It’s not like it can be a case of liking lots of different music, because they’ve always a very

themselves a little too much to

Lostprophets seem to have been

broad list of tastes back in the

the pop-punk towards the end of

in a musical crisis since the

day too and they managed then

the EP and it’s starting to push

departure of original drummer

to pull the theme of an album

all the buttons for what’s big

Mike Chiplin back in 2005. Every

together spot on. Liberation

right now (which isn’t necessarily

album since his last has been

Transmission still had flow,

what’s best right now).

such a mash up and change of

but was such a change that you

direction that it almost feels like

weren’t entirely sure what the

The EP is a short glimpse of

they’ve lost their way more with

band were trying to achieve

what more is to come from this

every release.

exactly, but since then I’ve felt

band and it’s an excited start to

so lost listening to their music

what could be a big band if they

Production is not the issue

and Weapons is even worse for

stop themselves from getting

however, everything sounds

jumping around more than an

in sucked in to the hype of the

crisp and clean, neat and tidy.

olympic hurdler. Granted it must

moment and think more for the

They can play too, so no issues

be a challenge to please all your

long term. But since they only

there and what they write isn’t

fans where you have an arsenal

formed in 2010 they have plenty

necessarily bad, it’s just... it

like theirs, with new fans joining

of time to keep working on their

seems to lack definition or

them in their later “pop-rock”

sound and releasing some more

direction. There’s too many

sound and hoping for more

hits.. 7/10

genres per album to keep the

bouncy, jolly numbers and their

flow going (which I guess in this

legion of older fans who want

iTunes on shuffle age isn’t as big

drop D and riff-driven.

Words: Anneka Sillitoe

a problem as it was way back when), but it really hinders the

Lostprophets back in the day

band’s identity.

were just fun. The music was great, the vibe was relaxed, carefree and what may have


taken forever to write still felt

of the album, not expecting to

like the most natural thing in the

hear a ukulele really knuckles

world when you heard it, nothing

down the bands comical side but

forced, nothing overplayed.

so swiftly merges into one of the

The music couldn’t be labelled

best tracks on the record... until

because it wasn’t genre driven

we hit Revival Mode. It’s genius,

and that’s what made it great,

beastly and boldly stands out on

but it feels they’ve lost their way

Ex Lives.

a little. They try now to be label

Impeccable album from these

free, not pigeon-holed, but this time it’s because they feel they can achieve it by being a bit of every genre and it’s that’s trying that is the problem.

They’re trying too hard to be something that they can be naturally as they’ve proved in the past. The album is not bad, it’s a blend of the “pop-rock” with the odd “old-skool” kick here and there, something to please the masses, but unfortunately it doesn’t please this reviewer, because what I want is for them to just let go and simply stop trying to be something they already are at heart.. 6/10 Words: Anneka Sillitoe

EVERY TIME I DIE EX LIVES

They’re just one of those bands

Buffalo lads. Every Time I Die never fail to create a powerful distinctive record. 9/10 Words: N Ballantyne

that go from strength to strength. With the ‘controversial’ video of Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space that hit the web hard and misunderstood, we were finally treated with a proper video for Revival Mode where fans got a glimpse of what glorious hell they were in for.

Keith’s wild and aggressive lyrics are thrown into the magic pot

SUMMERLIN

YOU CAN’T BURN OUT IF YOU’RE NOT ON FIRE

with filthy riffs that’ll keep you

The album starts as fun as you

head shaking violently for days

like. It’s pop-punk to the max and

after. Partying Is Such A Sweet

it’ll brighten a dull day with it’s

Sorrow hits you hard in the midst

own ray of sunshine. (cont)


The theme mostly continues

themselves. It’s early days for Fly

hopefully this 4 track EP will get

from there in much the same

This For Me but this EP looks

them there. Each track here is

way. They remind me of a young

like a promising start.

memorable, catchy and sounds

Simple Plan, circa 2002 with

great. First track ‘You Think You

their tunes aimed at the high

It’s only 4 tracks long, but it’s

Know Me’ is a cracking up tempo

school kid, going through the

a nice collective of tunes with a

rocker with a spot on vocal from

trouble of teenage years.

strong rock sense and highlights

singer Evey.

the band’s talents. Title track It’s catchy and lively, but I think

“Making Shadows” is a must

Next track ‘Satellite’ had me

I would’ve personally liked a bit

listen as you’ll find yourself

jumping up and down, it’s a new

more depth from the band. But

humming it to no end afterwards

version of one of the bands old

if you’re into your pop-punk and

and any song that makes you do

demos and favourite of mine.

you love early Simple Plan then

that is a definite winner.

Such a great song with a huge

this album by Summerlin will be

chorus. ‘Stand And Be The Hero’

right up your street. 6/10

It’s you’re into a record that

a catchy-as-flu song with a big

Words: Anneka Sillitoe

won’t scream at your horribly

‘woah -oh woah-oh’ type chorus

FLY THIS FOR ME

and isn’t just another generic

and a great performance by the

band who sounds the same then

band, Woods on bass, Lewis on

give these guys a look, you may

drums and Jake on guitar. ‘Turn

It’s nice to hear a band who

just like what you find. 8/10

Out The Lights’ ends the EP on a

aren’t trying to be anything else

Words: Anneka Sillitoe

high. It’s a cool, high energy song

MAKING SHADOWS

and are concentrating on making their own sound and a name for

WHITE CLOUDS AND GUNFIRE ZERO TO HERO

which really sums up the band. The EP is out mid June so if you like well written, well played, spiky pop punk make sure you

I’m a big fan of Peterborough

check it out.

pop-punkers White Clouds &

9/10

Gunfire and always thought they should be huge and well,

Words: Paul Esp


rock songs, which do genuinely get better with every listen.

One of the outstanding tracks on the album for me is ‘Hunstanton Pier’, an autobiographical song about the bands home town

DEAF HAVANA

FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS It felt like this album took an absolute age to come out. The anticipation and expectations surrounding it were pretty high and it definitely does not disappoint. This four piece from Kings Lynn, Norfolk have produced a cracker of an album absolutely packed with great songs. Produced by Matt O’Grady it sounds as great as you would expect but it’s the quality of the songs and singer James Veck-Gilodi’s voice that really makes this album special. There are 13 tracks here and not a weak one among them. Tracks like ‘I Will Try’ and first single ‘I’m A Bore, Mostly’ are huge sounding

and dislike of the city. It’s one of my favourite songs with a massive chorus and James’s vocal performance on the song is nothing short of fantastic.

Another thing to mention about the album has to be the lyrics. Many bands can write a good tune but most times the lyrics let them down, that’s not the case here. The lyrics are very clever, concise and honest. ‘Little White Lies’, the next single featuring the considerable vocal talents of Portia Conn really should be the one that ignites radio and gives this band the success they really do deserve. The bar has definitely been set for UK rock scene with this album. 10/10

Words: Paul Esp

CANDLEBOX

LOVE STORIES & OTHER MUSINGS Candlebox are a multi-platinum selling alt rock band from Seattle, Washington and this is the band’s fifth studio album. As the title suggests this definitely is a more contemplative and love themed collection of songs than previous offerings from the band. That’s not to say it doesn’t rock, opening track ‘Youth In Revolt’ kicks things off in spectacular style and shows the guys haven’t mellowed with age. Singer Kevin Martin sounds better than ever and handles the more melodic tracks just as well as the heavier one. (cont)


He has a great, emotive voice.

Continuing with the whole love

Maybe they ran out of ideas or

‘Sweet Summertime’ is a less

theme of the album ‘Turn Your

time. Don’t get me wrong, ‘Far

harder edged track and more of

Heart Around’ is a huge song

Behind’ is an amazing song and

a mid tempo rocker, something

with an amazing refrain which

sounds as good as it did back

the band excel at. The album was

sticks in your head for days.

in 1990 but this version hasn’t

produced by Ken Andrews (who

Standout track for is me ‘Baby

changed in anyway that I can

produced the new Lostprophets

Love Me’, another one that’s

tell. I did really enjoy the version

album ‘Weapons’) and sounds

slow to kick in but when it does

of ‘Simple Lessons’, one of my

outstanding. ‘She Come Over Me’

it really raises the roof. Now this

favourite Candlebox songs, but

is more of a slow burner but with

is where things get weird for me,

it all seems a little unnecessary

a huge modern rock sounding

along with the 9 new tracks the

but I guess this makes a good

chorus and a fantastic guitar solo

band have decided to re-record

place to start if you are new to

by Peter Klett.

some of their older songs and for

Candlebox’s music. 8/10

the life of me I cant think why?

Words: Paul Esp

TWEET REVIEWS 140 CHARACTER REVIEWS. THE HYPE THEORY ‘GLORY DAYS’ www.thehypetheory.co.uk

Infectious-as-hell female fronted British pop punk. 8 track minialbum filled with great songs, big choruses and a crystal clear production.

8/10

HARK! A SHARK! EP

STEEL PANTHER - ‘BALLS OUT’

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www.steelpantherrocks.com

Awesome Welsh pop punk band

Everyone’s favourite cock rockers

with teeth. Catchy, rocking songs

back with a 2nd album full of

named after lines from the film

offensive and highly amusing

‘Jaws’. Come on, what’s not to

anthems. But Is the joke starting

love about that?

to wear thin?

8/10

6/10


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