With the signs of the Chinese zodiac as its springboard, Fucked Up’s zodiac series has been a chance for the band to indulge in experimentation. Each E.P.’s A-side weighs in at around 20 minutes, allowing […]
Déjà Vu by Giorgio Moroder
When the Godfather of electronic dance music, Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, announced he was to release his first studio album in 30 years, foreseeably, a few eyebrows were raised. The stakes became even higher when […]
A Dream Outside by Gengahr
It is a rare thing when a seemingly simple indie four piece from London establishes themselves so quickly with one bold and unmistakable leap within their debut album. Gengahr undoubtedly do this in A Dream […]
Feels Like by Bully
Nashville quartet Bully are everything that indie rock needs right now. Heavy, distorted, reverb-encased guitars thrash about alongside drums that sound as though they’re being pounded by a sledgehammer wielded by the angriest person alive. […]
My Love is Cool by Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice pushed back the release date for their debut album to ensure that it was as good as it could be. In doing so the hype grew and it was built up to be […]
Review – Meadows in the Mountains
Despite celebrating it’s 5th anniversary this year, there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Meadows in the Mountains. Set in the Bulgarian mountains, and with an emphasis on good people, this intimate festival provides […]
Luminiferous by High on Fire
Fifteen years since their debut, sludge-metal titans High on Fire retain their trademarked down-tuned guitars and Black Sabbath-inspired grooves on their seventh studio record. Hailing from Oakland, California the trio have been undeniably influential within […]
Swing Music, A Timeless Era
Frank Sinatra. A name undoubtedly everyone has heard of; fondly tossed round by reminiscing aged grandparents, a vintage sound bed for the occasional advert, and whilst curled up on the sofa on a wet Sunday […]
Preview – Bestival 2015
Music, Freedom, Peace, Love and Euphoria. These are the muses Bestival is celebrating with its 2015 ‘Summer of Love’ theme. A beautiful homage to its ancestry, Bestival has embraced these qualities ever since its inception […]
Weather Festival 2015
A wall of thick, humid air engulfed me as I strolled out of a station somewhere in east Paris. The climate was almost Mediterranean, minus the sea breeze – perhaps a good omen considering the […]
Review – Jungle Jam’s Summer Carnival
Last Friday signalled the end of another phenomenal season for Jungle Jam as their 10th year finished on a spectacular high. Spread over twelve hours the Summer Carnival boasted one of its most impressive line-ups […]
The Gryphon’s Festival Guide
Exams are over and with the thrill of summer finally upon us, we’ve compiled a little list of our top festivals in electronic music to whet your appetite: GOTTWOOD 11.12.13.14 June Carreglwyd Wood, Wales […]