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Review: Hands Like Houses - Dissonants

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Dissonants is the third album from Australian rockers, Hands Like Houses. Featuring a sound that blends the heaviness of 2012′s Ground Dweller with the lyrical intricacy of 2014′s Unimagine, the latest release sees the band at the top of their game and ready to take 2016 by storm.

Hands Like Houses are one of the fastest rising bands in the post-hardcore/rock scene and Dissonants is a prime example as to why. Sonically, the album sees the band bringing in heavier elements, with a noticeable focus on drums and bass. They’ve added dimension to the heaviness seen on Ground Dweller by making things louder and more precise (”I Am”, “Colourblind”), and after blending that sound with the melody and alternative rock vibe that was present on Unimagine (”Degrees of Separation”, “Perspectives”) have created a sound that’s unique and unlike what’s heard in the scene today.

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SOLLUS  Premieres Debut EP

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Sentiment is the debut EP from UK-based music artist SOLLUS. Featuring four tracks of indie and R&B-infused electronica, its a debut that sees SOLLUS - real name Harrison Brown - showcasing his talents in a way that’s unique and well done.

“Each track brings something different,” says Brown. “One track from the EP is indie/electronic and another has a more house/hip-hop feel. I want to keep people guessing as to what I’m going to do next.”

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Review: Grayscale - What We’re Missing

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What We’re Missing is the latest album from Philadelphia pop-punk and alternative rock band, Grayscale. A release that effortlessly blends the two genres together in a way that’s melodic and focused, What We’re Missing is sure to be the album that launches the band into the eyes of many.

What We’re Missing begins with “Tense”, a song that deceptively begins with an acoustic guitar and supporting drums before bursting into a full-band aesthetic. It’s followed by the State Champs-esque “Palette”, which is easily the album’s most melodic track.

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Review: Day Old Hate - First Light (EP)

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First Light is the sophomore EP from Leeds alt-rockers, Day Old Hate. A release that features five tracks of melodic and hard-hitting rock music, First Light is sure to appease old fans while bringing the band a wealth of new listeners.

Beginning with the drum-based track “Don’t Chase Me”, it’s easy to hear the type of vibe Day Old Hate are going for with First Light. With a rock-centric sound that blends with the occasional melodic guitar riff, it’s a good intro to the release. It leads into the slower and more guitar-driven “Fifteen”, one of the EP’s weaker offerings (if you could even call it that). Listeners can tell that the band primarily focused on the instrumentation with this track, with their hard work paying off especially toward the end.

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Review: The Ready Set - Good Enough (Single)

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“Good Enough” is the latest single from Indiana pop artist, The Ready Set. A comeback of sorts, it showcases The Ready Set - real name Jordan Witzigreuter - returning to his roots while managing to incorporate the elements of radio pop that’ll leave fans hooked and returning for more.

For those unfamiliar with Witzigreuter’s pop music, it can be described as fun and easy listening. There are no elements that are too out of the box, but it’s unique enough to satisfy listeners. “Good Enough” follows this trend. A summer-esque track that features a sound reminiscent of OMI’s “Cheerleader” and Witzigreuter’s 2011 EP, Feel Good Now, it’s a single that one could easily picture hearing on the radio. With lyrical content that’s centred around love and relationships, it’s a song that listeners will be able to relate to whilst singing along.

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Review: Asking Alexandria - The Black (Single)

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Asking Alexandria are back with the hard-hitting “The Black”. A comeback that shows the band are looking to return to their metalcore and post-hardcore roots, the track is sure to appease fans both old and new.

Before listening, it should be noted that “The Black” is nothing like the tracks heard on Asking Alexandria’s last album, From Death To Destiny. Whilst boasting a rock sound, the record was something far from the music the band had built themselves upon. “The Black” returns them to their roots, offering the heavy sound everyone knows them for and continuing the trend seen in “I Won’t Give In” and “Undivided”.

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Review: Catch Fire - The Distance I Am From You EP

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The Distance I Am From You is the debut EP from Nottingham pop-punk band, Catch Fire. A release that blends pop-punk vocals and hooks with the melodic catchiness of pop, the EP is sure to make a great first impression for fans of the genre.

The EP begins with the very catchy and melodic “Introspective, Pt I”. Featuring your typical pop-punk breakdowns and lyrics, it’s a cookie-cutter track - but a good one at that. It’s followed by the more punk-than-pop “Bad Behaviour”. With a fast tempo and vocals that are reminiscent of Ryan Key of Yellowcard, it’s a track that should appeal to your early 2000s pop-punk fans. It’s only downfall is that, during the chorus, the drums often drown out everything else, leaving the track feeling a bit muddled at times.

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Review: Zayn - Pillowtalk (Single)

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Ever since leaving pop boyband One Direction, Zayn Malik has been under constant scrutiny by both the media and fans who are eager to hear a solo record. Almost a year after his departure, the wait is finally over. Re-appearing under the name “Zayn”, Malik has released his debut solo single, “Pillowtalk”.

As the title implies, the tune is quite the shift away from innocent One Direction tracks, like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing”. Malik has made it clear that his upcoming releases will be targeted toward a more mature audience, as opposed to one that is predominantly composed of young, pre-pubescent females. If the promiscuous title and lyrics don’t spell this out, the music video does a very good job at making his new image clear. Featuring intimate moments with rumoured girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, the video clearly demonstrates the renunciation of his clean-cult, boyband member tile for claim of a more brooding and sultry bad boy.

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Review: SOLLUS - Bitter Pill (Single)

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“Bitter Pill” is the second track from electronic music artist, SOLLUS - real name Harrison Brown. A track that twists what the genre is commonly known for, it’s sure to keep listeners hooked and satisfied until the final beat plays.

Before listening, it should be noted that to truly experience “Bitter Pill”, the listener should be wearing headphones, as the sounds travel from ear to ear throughout the track’s duration, creating a unique experience. Starting with wind instruments, “Bitter Pill” travels into its encompassing hip-hop and soul vibe, before introducing vocals that both work with and contrast the sound at hand. It’s this contrast that makes the track so interesting and that leaves listeners wanting more. At 5:58, it’s a fairly long track, but Brown utilizes the time frame to showcase his knowledge of electronic music, interplaying electronic drum beats with a contemporary sound that heavily works in his favour.

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Review: Panic! At The Disco - Death Of A Bachelor

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you’re guaranteed to have heard the hit “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco, or another one of the band’s renown tracks. Since then, not only has their membership altered, but their sound has developed as well. Vocalist Brendon Urie has truly put the team on his back with the band’s latest release, Death Of A Bachelor, and demonstrated his raw musical talent in every aspect.

Featuring tracks, such as “Victorious”, “Emperor’s New Clothes” and “LA Devotee”, Urie has bridged the gap between an almost Sinatra-esque swing sound and contemporary pop with this new record. “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” and “Hallelujah” have a bit of a top 40 feel, but still have a taste of the thematic elements that feature throughout the album. The song that most accurately reflects Panic!’s vibe (fittingly) is “Golden Days”. Throughout the whole album, the mixture of Urie’s resonating vocals and refined production make for an overall solid record.

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