The Underground Stage
“Split Feed are touring on the back of their latest EP, which is like touring on the back of a fucking triceratops with fire that breathes out of its eyeballs. These are HUGE songs, abrasive guitars propping up melodies to smash stars and warp time. One of 2019’s shining champs.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157711998933582″]
“Headstrong lead with the head – not like rational, like Scottish. This is a set full of heart, throwing itself directly at you with a blockbuster sound full of misery and love and soaring guitar joy. Also, straight up – it sounds just like a headbutt.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter [flickr_set id=”72157712000461743″]
“Lucid take a couple of songs to get in stride but bloody hell – after that they’re off like a monkey from a box. Massive and technical in all aspects, it sounds like a cliff landing on your face. Fun!” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157711998907837″]
“Neighbours are on a right tear. After the monstrously good “Steady” release, we now get its Siouxie- and Slits-ish swivel-eyed cousin. Cranky, bent out of shape, and not a little dangerous.” Learn More: Facebook – Instagram –
“The musical equivalent of throwing a barstool through a pub window, Mini Skirt’s latest smashes and grabs, punches and kicks. It’s a fraction over a minute and a half long, but that’s more than they need to knock your damn teeth out.” Learn More: Facebook – Instagram –
“The Small Press don’t do small, and this is another supremely polished release, overflowing with a triple-XL vocal and bombastic guitars. It’s all drama, wildly shaking its hair and reaching for the sky.” Learn More: Facebook – Instagram –
“Seaside are all angles, sharp corners you can bark a shin on. The guitars slither and twitch, the vocals are reed-thin but capable of piercing the skin – where others go for the blunt instrument, Seaside use the paper cut to draw blood.” Learn More: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
“Sal & The Mandas have a sharp blade in their pocket, and it’s going for your carotid. This is carefully crafted stuff, and it’s hard not to love any of the notes played. Go Mandas, fuck yeah.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157711873054266″]
“HOLY FUCKING SHIT. Until I watched Dogma tonight, I had *no* idea how much my life was missing a six-piece band made entirely and only of ridiculous horns and one set of drums. Until you’ve heard them do “Crazy In Love”, you actually haven’t lived.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157711874832733″]