• Majical Cloudz – Impersonator

    “Love me, it’s a sin, can you see me caving in?” Don’t go into Majical Cloudz’ Impersonator expecting an easy ride. In fact, try not to go into it expecting anything at all – because what the Montreal duo have created here is something so difficult to pigeon-hole, something which is that much more rewarding if it’s approached with an open mind. There are no fireworks, no applause – with Impersonator, vocalist and lyricist Devon Welsh is bringing us into his personal expanse. He describes his creative process as more focussed on “stillness rather than movement.” It’s a rare example…

  • Hornets – Truth EP

    With members coming together from multiple bands of varied genre, Hornets’ greatest asset is their three member’s combined experience. Each hailing from very different musical outfits, with that experience they have wisely decided to wait before gigging, to temper and hone their music into something cohesive and mature. The product of this is their debut EP Truth. Was it worth the wait? Opener ‘Truth’ sets the mood for the furious six-song EP and it rarely slows. The first three songs are a blitz of unrelenting noise; ‘No Control’ exhibits some messy guitar dissonance from Andy Shields, and really shows off…