Kat Music Review
Thursday 23 April 2015
Glasspiders Self Titled EP
Monday 23 February 2015
Enter Shikari / 22.02.2015 / Middlesbrough Town Hall
After reviewing Enter Shikari's new album 'The Mindsweep' back in January, I was expecting great things post release. And on February 22nd, I was given the opportunity to see whether my expectations were correct. And not only were my expectations matched, they were topped.
Saturday 10 January 2015
Enter Shikari / Mindsweep
Thursday 13 November 2014
MALLORY KNOX WITH SUPPORT FROM MOOSE BLOOD, FORT HOPE AND FRNKIERO ANDTHE CELLABRATION – 11TH NOVEMBER 2014
Saturday 1 November 2014
Review of Moose Blood - I'll Keep You In Mind, From Time to Time
After seeing Moose Blood early last month, I was incredibly impressed by their overall sound and general aura. I was a fan previously, but after seeing them live they rocketed into my top 5 bands. They were a brilliant, sophisticated band who radiated confidence throughout the entirety of their performance. After such an enjoyable time seeing them perform, i was impatient to get my hands on their new album.
And I can honestly say all the impatience and frustration and excitement was worth it. I'm so impressed and can genuinely hand on heart say that this album is one of my most favourite albums so far.
"I'll Keep You in Mind From Time to Time" is the first album from Moose Blood following previous EP and single releases. From the first note, right through to the last, the sophistication and originality is evident. They have a strong identity that is carried throughout each song and sits comfortably with the band. Songs such as 'Cherry' carry such raw emotion that was not once a feature of their previous material, showing progression as a band and writers. They have also included re-recordings of previous releases 'Boston' and 'Bukowski' also highlighting the progression and improvement of the band.
The album really projects the feel of an emo/alt rock/grunge sound that Moose Blood so comfortably associate themselves with. It shows an established sound and a knowledge of what they're best at. They have succeeded in not only beginning to perfect their previous style but also shows the band furthering their original ideas to really push the progression and prevent any stagnation.
I would recommend this band to everyone really (but more specifically to fans of Nai Harvest, Basement, Darlia, Joyce Manor, Tigers Jaw and Seahaven)
Overall, I find them brilliant. I personally believe the music scene can do little else other than welcome Moose Blood as they are certainly here to stay for a long time coming.
Tuesday 28 October 2014
Review of Arctic Crescent
All in all, I believe
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Make a Scene Fest – Middlesbrough – Sunday 5th October 2014
Oh Pioneer. It has to be tough being first up on Uprawr Stage (main stage) when the majority of the crowd are milling between stages not really paying a great deal of attention. But this did not phase them in the slightest, performing a confident, passionate and slick performance, the band were genuine, chatty and talented and were the perfect act to open the festival.
Upon arriving, I was incredibly excited. I was a fan of some bands on the line up and incredibly excited to experiment with some newer local acts. First up was local band,