Record Reviews

Reviews of releases by musicians and bands from Brighton & beyond.


West London’s Exist Immortal return with Breathe, their second studio album released on Primordial Records. The album is a slow burner, sounding good on its first listen but unfolding into its full potential on the second or third play. Launching with Saviour – an epic introduction with an industrial tone […]

Album Review: Exist Immortal – Breathe


Photo by Ki Price
  Fresh in time for Halloween, pop punk rockers Love Zombies’ new single Birthday is an unapologetic playful anthem as sickly sweet as an over iced rainbow cake with extra sprinkles. Taken from their upcoming album Passionfruit, Birthday is energetic and buoyant with echoes of early Paramore and undulating vocals […]

Single Review: Love Zombies – Birthday


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Any band who state their influences as “tiny wriggling things, giant galactic things, magic, nature and people” are certain to pique my interest, and Bloom do not disappoint with their cosmic pop sound. The backing synth to Shout, the first single from upcoming album What is Life adds that cosmic energy […]

Bloom – Shout (Video)



Imagine wandering through a dreamscape, thick with mist and ambiguity, lost in your thoughts but filled with determination. This is the imagery this song conjures. What starts with feelings of loss becomes a fuelled search of purpose, frustration and drive. The pace quickens and before you know it your thrown […]

Grymm – Dream of You


Stunning artwork by Chris Townson – Captain of The Pinafore
  I was first introduced into the world of Martin Gordon back in 1977. I was walking down The Mound in Edinburgh and I had nipped into one of my favourite record stores. Rummaging through the latest 7″ release box a sleeve design jumped out at me – the logo […]

Catch up with Ex Sparks Martin Gordon and new album


Indian Summer review
Harry’s first EP is an eclectic mix of electronic music, filled with a whole range of samples and whilst it remains mostly chilled and ambient, reminiscent of works released by Smallprint, there’s a hint of energy bubbling throughout. The bio I was sent with this review penned the EP as […]

Harry Vassall – Indian Summer EP



chilled electronica music from Banco De Gaia
Got a lot of love for this track from Banco de Gaia. It’s ambient electronica, so if you liked the Smallprint Vol. 1 Compilation we reviewed we think you will love this. Lose yourself in a sea of relaxing soundscapes as electronic beats harmonise effortlessly with world instruments to provide […]

Banco De Gaia – Le Foucauld (Video)


Aha! Spring is the perfect time to talk about this release from Crash Island, a dark tropical indie-rock band rising up out of London. According to the band Dreamwaves “explores dreamier terrain than its predecessors, where compelling, hypnotic mantras give way to body grabbing rhythms and lurking, atmospheric choruses.” Our […]

Crash Island – Dreamwaves EP


otherness them the sky Brighton Music Review
Them The Sky are back on the scene with a brand new single and video we think you will love. This is the first recorded track to be released with new string section made up of violinist Laura and cellist Fern and it may just be our favourite track yet. […]

Them The Sky – Otherness (Video)



FORTE: Dan, Adam and Jessie.
  Not heard of the band Forte? You will – and soon!   The band are made up as follows: Daniel Coburn: vocals,  Jesse James: guitar and vocals, Harry Patterson: guitar and vocals Adam Stone: bass and vocals and Reece Bradbury: drums The five piece band come from London and […]

Review: Forte – Brighton gets Goosebumps!


dr weekend mr week review
This video caught our attention because it’s a testament to why some people should never do drugs. You know the Snickers ‘you’re not you when you’re hungry’ adverts? Well this video is a similar style only more like ‘you’re not you when you’ve gone on a class A narcotics binge.’ The […]

Dirt Royal – Dr Weekend Mr Week (Video)


art club brighton band new video
The Art Club are a Brighton based post punk band who have been making waves in venues across the city. Their single ‘I am yours’ launches with a video very apt for the band’s style. It’s all angsty and slightly depressing and well… exactly what you expect from post punk. […]

The Art Club – I Am Yours (New Video)