Therapy? In This Economy?: The Sunset Tree
Alma R. writes about their relationship to The Sunset Tree: a record that understood the experience of childhood trauma, violence and abuse – and provided a roadmap for survival.
Therapy? In This Economy?: Nanami Ozone, NO
In the first of a new essay series, editor Jade Curson discusses how Nanami Ozone’s sophomore album gave her emotional grounding when she needed it most.
Press Club: “We’re not DIY just to prove a point.”
Rich Hobson speaks to Press Club about breaking the UK, and their latest record. Then, two months later, he speaks to them again about another UK tour and, can you believe, another new record???
Slaughter Beach, Dog: Safe and Also No Fear
“To style-hop yet still feel focused as the band does here is a testament to [Ewald’s] songwriting”
Oso Oso: Basking In The Glow
Craig Howieson goes in deep on Oso Oso’s sophomore record
Diamond In The Riff: Team Sleep
Nich Sullivan does a deep dive into an unsung classic: Team Sleep’s 2005 self-titled debut
Laura Stevenson: “I tend to shrink when I shouldn’t”
Mia Hughes goes astronomical with Laura Stevenson, as they discuss her new record, The Big Freeze.
Petrol Girls: The Power Of Sound
Editor Kristy Diaz speaks to Ren Aldridge of Petrol Girls about their latest record, and the toll of fighting the good fight
The Ballad of Big Nothing
Pat Graham talks to Rob Mair about Spraynard’s legacy, starting anew, and the conflict of balancing ‘success’ with a DIY ethic.
Angel Du$t: “Hardcore is a youth movement”
Mia Hughes talks to frontman Justice Tripp about experimentation and the state of modern hardcore
