Photos: Katy Perry, Academy, Manchester, 25th February 2009

February 28, 2009

Faye had the pleasure of seeing pop’s fastest-rising act, Katy Perry, at the sold-out Manchester date, during the UK leg, of the Hello Katy Tour. Click the link below to view Faye’s photos of the show.

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Brand new blog about Brand New

February 28, 2009

Yep, we’ve just posted a new MySpace blog, from BrokeNCYDE to Brand New. It seems we should’ve started with a band beginning with the letter ‘A’. No matter, for at this point all that matters is we want your opinion on the songsters who go by the name of Brand New. Do you love them, like them or hate them? We could even stretch to obsess and detest/cannot stand.

Discuss it HERE, y’all.


Live Review: A Day To Remember – O2 Academy 2, Newcastle, February 17th 2009

February 28, 2009

Faye went to the Newcastle date of A Day To Remember’s impressive near-sold out UK tour, a show which proved exactly why their tour, which has just culminated, sold out like hot cakes.

A pain-staking hour’s wait between doors opening at 7pm and the first act beginning at 8pm, left the awaiting crowd restless and agitated. However, this was all forgotten, as everyone pepped up, within the second of melodic metalcore outfit, Azriel, taking stage. Read the rest of this entry »


Antz From BrokeNCYDE Arrested During Sold-Out Original Gangsta Tour

February 24, 2009

Antz (top centre) of crunkcore innovators brokeNCYDE was arrested for alleged criminal mischief, during their current sold-out tour alongside Drop Dead Gorgeous and Eyes Set To Kill. On Tuesday, after appearing in court, Antz was exonerated of all charges and the group re-joined the tour for the remaining dates.

Thanks, Racket Mag.

MC Lars – This Gigantic Robot Kills out now!

February 24, 2009

Just a reminder, for everyone out there, that MC Lars‘ awesome new album, This Gigantic Robot Kills is out now!

Check out our review of This Gigantic Robot Kills HERE, as well as our interview with the man himself, which can be found HERE.

If those still haven’t enticed you, below you will find a This Gigantic Robot Kills teaser ad:


New Black Lips video

February 24, 2009

Check out the new video for Black Lips‘ upcoming single Short Fuse, out on March 9th, from their new album 200 Million Thousand, released on March 16th, HERE!


Live Review: Reel Big Fish – O2 Academy, Newcastle, February 16th 2009

February 23, 2009

Time to bring out those chequered-slacks again, as the kings of ska, Reel Big Fish, are back in the UK! Faye was lucky enough to catch the sold-out Newcastle show.

The night started off with Random Hand, who, within the past year, have supported other ska heavyweights, such as: Big D and The Kids Table and Streetlight Manifesto, during their UK tours. They may appear to be the Furthest Drives Home-dial-a-support band of the ska world, but, hey, I’m not complaining, at least they have talent and bring something different to the table.

The 4-piece from West Yorkshire got the crowd skanking and clapping-along with their unique fusion of punk, ska, hip-hop, dub, metal, and reggae. Which, on paper, probably looks like a God-awful concoction, but they make it work. In fact, live, they make it work very well, combined with their politically-charged lyrics, energetically-engaging live performance, and an endearingly down-to-earth front man, which left the crowd content and salivating for the rest of their portions of ska lying ahead.
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The Flatliners supporting NOFX

February 22, 2009

The Flatliners will be supporting NOFX on their UK tour in April.

24th April – Birmingham Academy
25th April – Dublin Olympic
26th April – Belfast TBC
28th April – Newcastle Academy
29th April  – Leeds Academy
1st May – Cardiff University
2nd/3rd May  – London Shepherds Bush Empire

Snuff are also confirmed to play the London dates.

Screamo-crunk, worst genre ever? We beg to differ with you, Kerrang!

February 22, 2009

We’ve just posted a new MySpace blog, regarding Kerrang magazine’s recent claim that ‘screamo-crunk’ is the “worst genre ever”, dissing bands such as brokeNCYDE, 3OH!3, Hollywood Undead, Breathe Carolina, and Dot Dot Curve, along the way.

To read and discuss, click HERE!


Interview – Mother Mother

February 20, 2009

mother250Holly caught up with minimalistic-answerers, Mother Mother. So, here is a minimalistic intro. Deep. Am I indie now?

Who’s there and how are we doing?
Ryan Guldemond and Ali Siadat. Doin’ fine.

Okay, let’s get cracking to the real questions. The rooster symbolism: explain please.
Early rising is a mandate in Mother Mother. The scratches represent self masochism. We’re also not without great bouts of cockiness.

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