Celebrating over four decades of noise-pop and shoegaze, The Jesus and Mary Chain show no signs of slowing down. I walked in blind and left spellbound; they triggered this uncanny feeling of "what is that song?" in every single track, only to then realise where you recognise it from - something from the 90s or … Continue reading Gig Review: The Hollywood Vampires / The Jesus and Mary Chain – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (17th August 2026)
Obesity as a Chronic Disease: A Decade After the Designation, What Has Changed
Roughly 40.3 percent of American adults were living with obesity between August 2021 and August 2023, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, and 9.7 percent were living with severe obesity. Those figures land more than a decade after the moment that was supposed to change everything: the June 2013 vote by the … Continue reading Obesity as a Chronic Disease: A Decade After the Designation, What Has Changed
Priest announce new album Altered State Police and unveil anti-surveillance anthem “Python”
Swedish dark synthpop trio Priest have announced their upcoming fifth studio album, Altered State Police, set for release on 23rd October via Blue Nine. To lead the charge into their new era, the band have dropped "Python", an immediate and danceable anti-surveillance anthem. Stream the single now. Driven by relentless electronics, industrial textures, and flashes … Continue reading Priest announce new album Altered State Police and unveil anti-surveillance anthem “Python”
Gig Review: Primus – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (18th August 2026)
"PRIMUS SUCKS! PRIMUS SUCKS! PRIMUS SUCKS!" was the chant from the crowd when the smooth jazz that had filled the room stopped, the lights went down, and Les, Ler, and John took to the famous Barrowlands stage. If you don't know Primus, you would be forgiven for a bit of confusion at that; was the … Continue reading Gig Review: Primus – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (18th August 2026)
Stage times announced for inaugural Bristol Extreme Fest
With less than two weeks to go, the full stage times for Bristol Extreme Fest have officially been released. Taking place at the Grade II-listed former church, The Trinity Centre, on Saturday 29th August, the event lands perfectly on the bank holiday weekend. Headlining the day are Greek extreme metal legends Rotting Christ, returning to … Continue reading Stage times announced for inaugural Bristol Extreme Fest
Gig Review: Crypta / Void Below / Perpetua – The Brickyard, Carlisle (11th August 2026)
Amplify Carlisle are bringing heavy music back to Carlisle, and opening tonight are Edinburgh deathcore band Perpetua. It’s a tough start when the band have to stop during the opening track to sort out technical difficulties, but it gives frontman Jack the opportunity to show his comedic skills. These issues unfortunately result in a shortened … Continue reading Gig Review: Crypta / Void Below / Perpetua – The Brickyard, Carlisle (11th August 2026)