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Set It Off – Project House, Leeds UK
The review captures an exhilarating night at The Project House in Leeds to see Set It Off, along with opening acts TSS and Point North. Despite missing some bands at previous festivals, the venue’s great acoustics and engaging performances made the experience memorable, featuring energetic crowd interactions and a birthday celebration for the drummer.
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Brothers in Arms – Lud Von K
This week’s guest writer is Lud Von K, however this week comes with a twist, in the form of a takedown! —————— Brothers in Arms. You almost have to feel sorry for the early adopters of Brothers in Arms. They thought they were buying something a bit niche, then, just as they were getting bored…
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Bob Mould’s Workbook (1989) – Nancy Bevilaqua
I honestly don’t remember when or why I first heard Bob Mould’s 1989 solo album Workbook. I’d never listened to much of his former band Husker Dü; I think that at the time I was just into somewhat more ethereal and melodic (and usually subtly or not-so-subtly subversive) indie music, most of which I’d been…
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HUSHMONEY – Greg Poblete
From Los Angeles, California, HUSHMONEY is an abrasive, punk-rock outfit fronted by Phil Matarese (HBO’s Animals) riding the wave of an incredible 2024 self-titled debut album. HUSHMONEY is filled with gritty guitars, punchy drums, and infectiously catchy choruses. The album has a 90s slacker rock flair sounding like any track could easily slide right into the soundtrack for Tony…
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Yellowcard – O2 Academy Birmingham UK
After last seeing Yellowcard at the When We Were Young Festival last year, we were super excited to see them again, especially since it has been 8 years since they last toured the UK! We watched them at the O2 academy, slightly anxious as last time we were here was for Frank Carter & The Sex…