Holding Absence – Scala, London

Holding Absence ended the year with their biggest show to date and sold out London’s Scala. The Cardiff based emotive hardcore quartet comprising vocalist Lucas Woodland, Guitarist Scotty Carey, drummer Ashley Green and bassist James Joseph just released their highly anticipated debut album ‘Holding Absence’ (2019, Sharptone Records) earlier this year before touring the UKContinue reading “Holding Absence – Scala, London”

Acres – Black Heart, London

Acres finish their first UK and Europe solo tour with a sold-out show in London! The British emotive post-hardcore band Acres just released their long-awaited debut album ‘Lonely World’ (2019, via A Wolf At Your Door Records) and hit the road for their first headlining tour through Europe and the UK. The quartet comprising vocalistContinue reading “Acres – Black Heart, London”

XIII Weeks – The Fighting Cocks, Kingston

XIII Weeks played their first headlining gig at the Fighting Cooks in Kingston. The emotionally driven melodic hardcore band comprising Charlie (drums), Ben (bass), Jack (vocals) and Jamie (guitar), self-released their first EP ‘In Memoriam’ earlier in 2019. Mixing atmospheric guitar sounds and heavy riffs with shouted verses and anthemic choruses, the quartet creates aContinue reading “XIII Weeks – The Fighting Cocks, Kingston”

Casey – farewell shows at The Dome

Farewell, Casey! ‘It’s time for us to bury our love.’ – The talented guys in Casey have decided to call it an end and headed out on the road one last time for their final tour. In December 2018, the Welsh emotive post-hardcore outlet, comprising vocalist Tom Weaver, both guitarists Toby Evans and Liam Torrance,Continue reading “Casey – farewell shows at The Dome”

Dream State – The Underworld, Camden

Dream State headed to the Underworld in Camden and played a sold-out headlining show.   The Welsh alt-rock quintet comprising vocalist CJ, both guitarists Aled Rhys Evans and Rhys Wilcox, bassist Danny Rayer and drummer Jamie Lee just released their latest single ‘Hand In Hand’ (2019, UNFD) before heading out on their March / AprilContinue reading “Dream State – The Underworld, Camden”

Holding Absence – Underworld, Camden

Holding Absence ended their first run of UK headlining shows at the Underworld in Camden with an unforgettable show!   The Welsh emotive hardcore quintet from Cardiff just released their highly anticipated self-titled debut album ‘Holding Absence’ via Sharptone Records and played a couple of UK headlining shows to support the release. Lucas (vocals), JamesContinue reading “Holding Absence – Underworld, Camden”

Holding Absence – Banquet Records, Kingston

Holding Absence played a cosy acoustic set at Banquet Records Kingston to support their upcoming album!     The Cardiff based emotive hardcore band Holding Absence, comprising of vocalist Lucas Woodland, both guitarists Chris Smitheram and Scott Carey, drummer Ashley Green and bassist James Joseph, hit the road to play a few acoustic shows priorContinue reading “Holding Absence – Banquet Records, Kingston”

Selfworth, Pengshui & Black Coast – Kerrang! Fresh Blood, The Old Blue Last

Alex Baker presents Kerrang!‘s Fresh Blood at The Old Blue Last with Selfworth, Pengshui and Black Coast. Alongside their latest single release ‘Paperskin’ (2019, self-released/Silent Cult), the London based emotive hardcore outlet Selfworth was part of Kerrang!’s Fresh Blood show at the Old Blue Last. The quintet comprising vocalist Jack, both guitarists Brandon and Tom,Continue reading “Selfworth, Pengshui & Black Coast – Kerrang! Fresh Blood, The Old Blue Last”

Parting Gift – Black Heart, Camden

Parting Gift were headlining Camden‘s Black Heart   The Manchester based emotive hardcore quintet comprising vocalist Zac, drummer George, guitarist Peter, bassist Nick and guitarist Jack, were formed in 2017 and recently signed to Fearless Records. So far, they self-released five singles being ‘Be Still’ (2017), ‘In Mind’ (2017), ‘Asleep’ (2017) and the joint singlesContinue reading “Parting Gift – Black Heart, Camden”

Selfworth

Selfworth opening the stage at the Silent Planet gig at The New Cross Inn.   Having been around for only a few months, the London based emotive hardcore outlet Selfworth just released their debut single ‘Sleep In Colour’ (2018, self-released) in June followed by their debut show at The Old Blue Last supporting Parting GiftContinue reading “Selfworth”