ALBUM REVIEW: KID KAPICHI ‘FEARLESS NATURE’
Kid Kapichi is a band known for hard-hitting and pointed music that isn’t afraid to express a distaste for aspects of modern politics and society. Their new album, ‘Fearless Nature’, might have been expected to continue refining the forceful sound that has defined the Hastings band since their formation, but instead takes the music in …
Live Review: Panic Shack / The Pill – Yellow Arch, Sheffield 14.05.2025
Yellow Arch feels made for nights like this; a fine spring day and a courtyard full of anticipation as people wait to fill the main room and watch bands on the up and ready to deliver a frenetic evening of music. First up, The Pill in support. This duo from the Isle of White brought …
Album Review: The Horrors – Night Life: Breaking Boundaries, Embracing Change
The Horrors have never been a band that stands still, but their approach has always been to evolve their sound rather then outright revolutionise it. New album ‘Night Life’ embraces the latter approach, ripping up many of the boundaries, or perhaps constraints, of old. With a revamped lineup composed of the ‘core duo’ of singer …
Live Review: Squid – The Leadmill, Sheffield 22.02.2025
On a chilly February night, a packed out Leadmill paid host to a dynamic show by experimental post-punk outfit Squid. The band seamlessly navigated through their diverse catalogue, blending together contemplative, hypnotic and energetic moments throughout their set. Ollie Judge’s (vocals/drums) urgent vocals and driving rhythms anchored the performance, while Laurie Nankivell (bass guitar/trumpet) and …