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It has its moments, but Grandmas House’s brand of post-punk is too slight and dry on their new album to leave that much of an impression. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Grandmas House – ‘Baby You’re A Winner’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
Jubilantly silly hardcore comprises the newest album from AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno and The Barbarians Of California, and it’s all the better for it. The post ALBUM REVIEW: The Barbarians Of California – ‘MEGATONS’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
With one of the most anticipated indie-rock debuts of the year, Westside Cowboy create a humble, layered and unquestionably gripping body of work with their new album. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Westside Cowboy – ‘It Goes On’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
Karen Dió’s new EP takes a couple of massive steps forward, not just widening her punk sensibilities but greatly increasing their impact. The post EP REVIEW: Karen Dió – ‘Fugaz’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
Reading & Leeds Festival is right around the corner, so we’ve highlighted the best in rock and alternative music that you can expect to catch across the weekend. The post The Rock Highlights of Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 appeared first on The Soundboard .
With their roaring new album ‘Give Me Dirt’ finally out in the world, Cancer Bats arrive at Bristol’s Rough Trade to celebrate in expectedly raucous style. The post PHOTOS: Cancer Bats – Rough Trade, Bristol – 11/08/2026 appeared first on The Soundboard .
An older, more refined, more Americana-inspired take on The Afghan Whigs’ sound makes for a late-period album with so much value. The post ALBUM REVIEW: The Afghan Whigs – ‘Soft Control’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
In this Review Round-Up, Zebrahead round out their EP series with its best entry; Dead Tired put out some solid hardcore; and AXTY…are here too. The post REVIEW ROUND-UP: Zebrahead, Dead Tired, AXTY appeared first on The Soundboard .
Although a little small and unable to go as far with its concept as it could, there’s still a good amount of likable, listenable character in Role Model’s latest foray into Americana. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Role Model – ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’ appeared first on The Soundboard .
With a stacked bill reaching prog, metalcore, hardcore and beyond, RADAR Festival is bigger and more diverse than ever in 2026, headlined by Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred and Animals As Leaders, and featuring Northlane, ten56., unpeople, Employed To Serve, Graphic Nature and more. The post FESTIVAL REVIEW: RADAR Festival 2026 appeared first on The Soundboard .
