Audio Addict #27
Audio Addict is proud to welcome you back for our new-look 27th Edition. Interviews with Tokio Myers, The Drums' Jonny Pierce, Flyte, and So...
Basement @ The 1865, Southampton 21/11/18
Following the release of their new album, Beside Myself back in October, Basement grasp the bull by the horns with nothing but energy and emotion built up ready to blare out the new material on their return to Southampton as part of their headline UK tour.
Accompanying them is Ecca Vandal with material that fuses together punk, hip-hop and pop influences. Strutting around the stage and throwing everything she has in to the performance to warm up the crowd, Ecca Vandal proves she is a suitable o
Dealing With Anxiety At University
Starting university can be a daunting time. You’re in a new place with new people with new challenges ahead of you. Settling in and making friends usually takes time but sometimes, things can get a bit too much. Not only in your first year but right the way through to third year. I’m almost halfway though my second year and anxiety affects me every day. Some days are worst than others. Here are some tips I’ve found useful for managing my anxiety at university:
Speaking to new people can be quit
ISSUE #25 -AVAILABLE NOW
Audio Addicts #25 brings you a huge cover feature with Southampton rising stars Creeper as well as interviews with the likes of Honeyblood, The Japanese House and The Tuts, this issue is packed to the rafters with the brightest up-and-coming talent around.
"It’s where adult us meets teenage us" - The XCERTS on Covers and Crucial Conversations
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for alternative rock trio,The XCERTS, over the past couple of years following the release of Hold On To Your Heart. Smashing it out of the park with huge, euphoric hits like ‘Falling In Love’ and ‘Daydream’ to breaking our hearts and taking it down a notch with ‘Cry’ and ‘The Dark’. After consistently climbing up the ladder playing with the likes of Twin Atlantic and You Me At Six and featuring on the line ups of Reading & Leeds, TRSMT and 2000 Trees festivals, the
Kate Nash: Yesterday Was Forever (Album Review)
Since releasing debut Made of Bricks in 2007, featuring hit singles ‘Pumpkin Soup’ and ‘Foundations’, Kate Nash has continued gracing us with sass and sarcasm. Covering raw honesty, sexuality and gender issues, the motivated justice- seeker is still prominent in Yesterday Was Forever.
Despite not releasing anything since 2013, during this time Nash moved to LA, meeting new people and finding inspiration. “I’m working on a few projects here at the moment, doing some touring, playing more festiva
Music Bloc Guide to: PALE WAVES
Pale Waves are an indie-pop quartet from Manchester. They originally formed in 2014, however began releasing tracks through Dirty Hits records in 2017. They are made up of Heather Baron-Gracie (Vocals and guitar), Ciara Doran, (Drums), Charlie Wood (bass) and Hugo Silvani (guitar).
Heather first met Ciara while studying for a degree in song writing at the University of Manchester, and has been working with her ever since, referring to Ciara as her “music soul mate”.
Building on influences from
ON OUR RADAR: MAGGIE SCHNEIDER —
Q: YOU’VE OPENED FOR AND TOURED WITH THE LIKES OF STATE CHAMPS, LIKE PACIFIC AND REEVE CARNEY. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE TO TOUR WITH AND WHY?
A: My favourite band that I’ve opened for thus far is Sleep On It, hands down. There is something to be said about opening for artists who are both your mentors and friends. I first met them when they invited me to sing ‘Fireworks’ with them when they opened for With Confidence, and from there we kept in touch. They have been so supportive of me in so
Press Play Issue 2
Come and explore with our second issue cover star Knights and Bikes, the debut title from Foam Sword - developers on Ratchet and Clank and L...
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REVIEW: BALCONY TALK - CALENDAR DAZE EP —
Calendar Daze is the second EP from solo alternative project, Balcony Talk, by Anthony Cafiero. Balcony Talk began as a small side project, however after leaving his other band in early 2019, Anthony decided to invest in Balcony Talk further. The concept for the EP is about how we live by the calendar and get caught up with busy working schedules and more that “sometimes forgetting what's really important in our personal lives and investing so much, we become selfish and overlook the people we c
REVIEW: BLOODBATHER - SILENCE EP —
Florida duo, Bloodbather give us a taste of what’s to come next in their career with their latest EP, Silence. The EP features two singles released earlier in the year and a handful of other new material.
Bloodbather have already established a strong name for themselves after the success of their debut album Pressure and sharing festival stages with the likes of Of Mice & Men and Whitechapel. Having only formed a couple of years back, nothing has stopped Bloodbather from being one to watch, as
REVIEW: CITIES NEVER SLEEP - TRY HARD, FOREVER —
Cities Never Sleep are a pop-punk four piece from Duluth, Minnesota.
They released their first and only EP, How The Midwest Was Won, back in 2012 and also released various covers including the pop hit,‘Thank U, Next’ and I’m Mr Meekseeks’ from popular Netflix show, Rick and Morty before releasing a debut album, Try Hard Forever, earlier this year.
The EP has a fast tempo and uses some synth-pop to introduce the first track, reminiscent of the likes Metro Station and We Are The In Crowd. The ri
REVIEW: DENIM MOB - IF NOT NOW, WHEN EP —
Denim Mob is the solo project from New Jersey musician, Jackson Zabransky. Following on from the leading single ‘Psylocin’ released last year, comes his debut EP, If Not Now, When, recorded at Rowan University’s in-house studios. “When ‘Psylocin’ dropped last year, it created way more buzz than I had hoped for,” Zabransky explains. ‘Psylocin’ is the first track of the EP that takes us down a winding road of funky Bee Gees style bass lines, dancey choruses and romantic lyrics.
Zabransky’s music
REVIEW: DISSONANTS - NESCIENT EP —
Emerging from the heart of Southampton are local rockers Dissonants with a brand new EP. Formed only 3 short years ago, Dissonants have made a large impact on an ever changing and growing music scene, appealing to fans of alternative and metal music and playing all around the UK with the likes of Skywalker and Rxptrs.
Despite having a relatively tame introduction, ‘Forget To Forgive’ isn’t shy of grudge-holding lyrics, melodic lead guitar riffs and a clean vocal delivery. The chorus “I will spi
REVIEW: HANDS LIKE HOUSES - HANDS LIKE HOUSES EP —
One of Australia’s most acclaimed modern rock outfits, Hands Like Houses return to the scene with their self-titled EP. From a decade of multiple sold out tours and a huge global fan base, Hands Like Houses already have a strong reputation under their belt. Thrown together in just a 10-day period, the boys have created some of their boldest and rawest work yet. Featuring two big singles released earlier in the year, ‘Space’ and ‘Water’, Hands Like Houses is sure to not disappoint.
‘The Water’ r
REVIEW: HANNAH GEORGAS - ALL THAT EMOTION —
Leaping over various hurdles to fully dedicate herself to the music world, Hannah Georgas comes back with All That Emotion, a touching new album following on from the success of For Evelyn, released in 2016. From studying classical piano in her childhood to dropping psychology, music truly has a firm place in Georgas’ heart. Having begun the recording process in 2018, it’s taken a long time to piece together and get right. ‘At the start of each session, I would make the long drive back and forth
REVIEW: IN EARNEST - SELF TITLED —
In Earnest are an alt-indie trio from Southend-On-Sea, UK. Drawing attention from various media outlets such as BBC Introducing, Atwood Magazine and Earmilk, just to name a few. As their last release of the year, In Earnest are set to release their self-titled debut in October.
Ahead of world mental health day, In Earnest make this a core theme of their EP. “We want listeners to connect, to feel something- our aim is to encourage discussion around difficult topics like mental illness. By sharin
REVIEW: KNUCKLE PUCK - 20/20 —
One of Warped Tour and Slam Dunk’s best loved acts, Knuckle Puck bring some positivity back into a currently messed up world that only feels like it’s getting worse. With festivals and shows cancelled, the music industry and all staff involved have taken a huge hit. Despite the worrying concern for the future of music, Knuckle Puck have come back with newfound confidence with 20/20.“There’s so much to be angry about right now, and rather than contribute to it, we wanted to give people a reason t
REVIEW: Molly O'Malley - There's Always More To Show EP —
After playing in various bands prior to releasing solo material, O’Malley released her debut EP Cheers, last year. With the new EP There's Always More To Show, O’Malley has started to find her niche with writing solo music, saying ‘I’m so grateful to finally be putting out an EP with a full band sound.’
Covering heart-felt, sensitive topics alongside 60s inspired clean guitar melodies and soft vocals, O’Malley creates a soothing yet sad atmosphere. As fun as it sounds, 'Hello Kitty Radio' talks
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