Music matter but for Mart it is the words and the actions that mean so much. Frontman N Kaos is a man on a mission, be that with his band, his gig organising or his radio show. N Kaos's way of life is spoken through puck rock actions. Mart's music through these 14 tracks is a menacing fast paced punk with nods to UK82 mixed with UK Decay.
Neurosis return with new album a decade on.
If a ghost train wasn't just a fairground attraction Neurosis would be the soundtrack in the speakers, fed through the train at top volume as ghostly figures desolate and gaunt made their way through the carriages. Hypnotic and scary we are made to suffer emotionally as this music is an anti-paean, not expressing joy or triumph but a stark reminder of the mess we have made as humans in this existence.
It’s important to acknowledge kindness
In the same way Ireland’s Patrick Barrett takes beautiful pop tunes and creates an atmosphere of warmth around them the reds pinks and purples open their arms to you with their music. Each song is an invitation to have a cup of tea with band while the wind rages outside. This tea heats you up, bonds you and creates a togetherness in spirit.
Play of the day is a revision for you all
I Wish You Well is the newest single from MYLO BYBEE, from the upcoming Revisions EP, which has sweeping song structure moving from an alternative rock version of Fleet Foxes to more established bands in that genre like death cab for cutie. Each song on this 6 track ep could be the flag bearer, all strong emo-tinged rocking tunes.
Play of the day? Nuff Said
Heavy pop punk/hardcore newcomers Homebase may not be named after a DIY trading store but the band continue their momentum with the release of “Nuff Said,” a blistering and emotionally charged new single out today.
Play of the day popping at you with Power
This is a throwback to Elvis Costello 'Watching the Detectives' or Squeeze 'Up The Junction'. Kurt Baker relocated to NYC last year and set about putting some power into his pop. It's the melodies that if speeded up could become the basis of a Green Day that really get me. That hook laden new wave force. It will put a smile on your face and you might even look for some Accidents to Happen in your record collection after listening to these 2 tracks
Play of the day is not Ugly
Sunderland punk Ugly Criers have dropped a real teaser into anticipation of their debut album coming out in Little Rocket records in early 2026
Play of the day are far from Dead
Back for a second album this is not the difficult release that befalls many of their contemporaries. Dead Pioneers songs are statements. Statements expressing sentiment about the state of the world and how we as people deal with each other. Their songs are manifestos for a better environment. They are calling people out on their racism and are looking for us to find our way through it.
Play of the day brings dark thought but good things
Dark thoughts are back after 6 years. I saw these a few years ago in Brighton and it is etched into my memory. This is a continuation of that explosiveness - blink and you’ll miss them but hopefully for your sake your blinking days are done.
Play of the day has a full sound
With their debut EP, German indie rockers Fuller prove that you don’t need much to make great rock music – just instinct, attitude, and a bit of courage to keep things simple. The setup is classic: drums, bass, guitar, vocals.