Music Reviews

First appearing on our radar at the very beginning of 2016, Gnarkats initial recordings were rough around the edges but...

2016 was a year marked by loss. Internationally, we lost some of our biggest heroes: David Bowie, Prince and Motorhead’s...

It took me a few listens before I could put in to words my opinion of Lost Highways, Beneath the Cedars,...

The band left us in 2007. Now, almost a decade later, Remains of Youth have made their return with ‘There...

Belfast industrial duo Disconnect describe their sound as 'New Age Catharsis' - a description which told this prospective reviewer absolutely...

Although not far removed from their first EP, what Zeppelin puppers Alpha Twin lack from other bands n experience they more...

Dark, moody and angry...no, not your average teenager, but Lisburn black/death metallers Drakonis. Starting life several years ago as Order...

It's a long time since 2006 and The Answer's acclaimed debut album, 'Rise'. The Co Down hard rockers received plenty...

In an age where acoustic and folk talent is seeing a revival, Sam Wickens’ Send Me EP could not have come...

I know I have mentioned this more than once, but I think it's important for the artists I review, to...

The last time Chordblossom reviewed a Cursed Sun release (2014's The Fall and Rise; you can read it here) we...

  Andrew Patterson’s EP, Pave the Road, is composed of four tracks. His music is accompanied by guitar in a...

Safire is a band I have seen a couple of times in a live situation now, and while it was...

One of the prickliest subjects with musicians is that fine line between ‘being influenced by’ and being ‘derivative of’ a...

Often, listening to live recordings and demos gives the impression of missing-out. Something is lost, the energy of the live...