Forever Can Wait – ‘Beauty&Grace’ EP Review

Forever Can Wait – ‘Beauty&Grace’ EP Review

Tracklist

1.  Beauty&Grace
2.  P&Q
3.  Rest
4. Release
5. Excuses
6. Hopes&Dreams

          Southampton based rockers Forever Can Wait are finally set to release their EP ‘Beauty&Grace’ on 27^th November after a busy year performing at Download Festival, Edge Fest and playing their first ever headline show as well as creating ties with MTV and Kerrang!

          The headlining track is a promising start to the EP with singer Tash Crump demonstrating her mind-blowing vocal abilities. Although she may lack the brutality and feistiness of other female vocalists such as Lzzy Hale, it’s evident that she doesn’t need an in-your-face persona to leave a lasting impression. ‘P&Q’ is undoubtedly the best song on the album with riffs that will get stuck in your head for days and catchy lyrics that you’ll be singing in the shower after you’ve had it on repeat for far too long. Debut single ‘Rest’ and second single ‘Excuses’ have been commended on Alex Baker’s ‘Kerrang Radio Unsigned Show’ and it’s clear why. Both tracks boast powerful instrumentals and Liam Baker’s talented guitar-playing skills take the limelight in ‘Excuses’, helping set the sober tone in the bitter love song. ‘Hopes&Dreams’ is an explosive finale to the EP and tells the world that they’re ready to conquer and they’re not going to take any of your bullshit. Rightly so.

         Forever Can Wait show definite potential with this EP and it’s difficult not to admire the band; they’ve created their own style of alt-rock with Tash’s distinctive voice and interesting chord structures that will help them carve their names in the music industry. All of this being said, there’s only one more question to ask – what’s with the lack of spaces? 

To The Bones – 'Emperor’s Ride' Single Review

To The Bones – Emperor’s Ride Single 

Tracklisting

1. Emperor’s Ride
2. Magazine

Being said to ‘rock like an absolute motherfucker’ by Rocksound Magazine and obtaining good reviews from various other sources, I had exceptionally high hopes for To The Bones’ new single ‘Emperor’s Ride’.  The track gets off to a good start with catchy bass rhythms that forebode a good, energetic tune worthy of Queens Of The Stone Age… but then, as they say, some things are too good to be true. Just when it sounded as if I was about to be blown away by brilliant vocals and fist-pounding choruses, vocalist Rhys G. Bradley squeals down the microphone and crushes any hopes that ‘Emperor’s Ride’ would be a good song. The drumming is brilliant and the guitars are perfectly competent but both are heavily overshadowed by the wailing and yowling that has the potential to summon neighbouring dogs and shatter a few windows in the process.

The second track from the single, ‘Magazine’, is only a minimal improvement from the headline track and is, once again, completely ravaged by the shrieks and bawls of the vocalist in an otherwise extremely talented band. Although howling and screeching may appeal to some of their Facebook fans, how these vocals managed to impress the likes of Kerrang! and Rocksound is a complete mystery. 

Young Guns - Leeds Met Uni 16/10/12 Live Review

Young Guns – Leeds Met Uni 

16^th October 2012

     It goes without saying that 2012 has been Young Guns’ year as the band prepare to take to the stage tonight after returning home from their successful attempt at conquering America.

     Yorkshire-rooted band Marmozets enter the room with only one or two fans throughout the crowd and their set is disappointing to say the least. Dubbed as ‘the most exciting young band in Britain’ by Kerrang, the ‘family band’ fail to live up to this statement as the crowd remain silent and unmoving. Their substandard performance was not for lack of trying, but it is clear that Marmozets still have a lot to learn before embarking on any more                                                                                         live shows.

     With not a lot to outshine, Your Demise arrive on stage and immediately strike into action, much to the approval of the audience. Frontman Ed McRae jumps around being his usual, mouthy self and evokes movement within the crowd that tonight’s show so desperately needs. Launching himself into the mass of fans at his feet, his reckless attitude radiates throughout the crowd and encourages a flock of crowd surfers that set the tone for Your Demise’s set. Still, there isn’t much for Yankee five-piece We Are The In Crowd to outdo.

     The pop-punk band from Poughkeepsie receive an enormous reaction from the crowd as soon as they step on stage and there is no doubt that this band will finally bring something more to the night than just shouty vocals and give the performance of a lifetime. Kicking off their set with a popular song 'Better Luck Next Time' from their debut album 'Best Intentions', We Are The In Crowd clearly know how to please the audience and the revel in the reaction from the crowd. Female vocalist Tay Jardine conducts the entire set and eventually the band win over even the most sceptical minds with their catchy songs and charismatic stage presence. There is no doubt that We Are The In Crowd don’t have any other way to go than up and as they leave the stage, the atmosphere is thick with excitement to see what Young Guns have in store.

     As the lights dim in preparation for Young Guns’ appearance, the audience go crazy and the band begin their faultless set with 'Dearly Departed', a song from their latest album 'Bones'. The five-piece band from East London started their night as they meant to go on, flawlessly performing songs both old and new to perfection. The balance of tempo throughout the night was impeccable, with melodic songs such as 'You Are Not' and 'Broadfields' bringing a more intimate feel to the sold-out venue whilst still maintaining a heavier feel with songs such as 'Crystal Clear' and 'Towers' that drove the crowd wild. As usual, the band put on a show-stopping performance that outstripped their support acts by far and their enthusiasm and confident demeanour set the stage alight, leaving no room for speculation that they are one of the best British bands to date.

     Finally, as the night drew to a close, Young Guns unleashed the full force of their unquestionable proficiency upon their adoring fans and ended their encore with powerful hit single Bones that filled the room with its infectious chorus and ended the night on a complete high.