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DON BROCO | HERE AT OUTERNET, LONDON | 12 OCTOBER
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There is something inherently sacred about a mid-sized venue sweating at capacity. Forget the distant blare of arena tours for a second, London got up close and personal, and profoundly bruised on a Monday night at Here at Outernet, courtesy of a triple-threat lineup.
If you weren't in the room, consider this your official FOMO warning, as Don Broco brought the moves, the grooves and the sweat to the London stop of their Nightmare Tripping tour.
Kicking things off, LA born and bred Ando San brought effortless swagger early, with his infusion of introspective hip-hop and progressive metal which went down a treat.
Dropping heavy RATM-adjacent energy right out of the gate, these folks are officially on a roll. Fresh off a shiny new signing to Sumerian Records and teasing an upcoming album, Ando San proved he is more than ready for the spotlight.
With a massive shoutout to Don Broco for hosting and a triumphant tease of their very first, nearly sold-out UK headline show on the horizon a couple of days later, Ando San were kicking it right off the hinges.
THE HU | UEA, NORWICH | 11 OCTOBER
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Visiting the legendary UEA in Norwich tonight, to witness The HU rounding off their UK leg of their Warrior Chant Tour. Being brought along for the ride are SKÁLD, making sure that tonight is more throat singing and traditional instruments than what Norwich is normally used to.
It is a pairing that makes complete sense, building their music around cultural traditions, but with enough differences between them to split the night up nicely. First up, SKÁLD, a band that despite their look, sound and everything about them are in fact French. You would be forgiven for not knowing that though as I only found this out whilst researching them further. Their music pulls heavy inspiration from Norse Mythology with a vast majority of their singing in Old Norse. Knowing that information then taking into account the voice and percussion aspect of their performance, It is easy to understand why they were picked for this support slot on the tour.
The contrast between the higher, clearer vocal delivery and the under tones that are a fair bit rougher is absolute perfection, this tied in with rhythmic drums that provide a solid foundation just help build momentum constantly. It is definitely music that rewards the more patient listener, with just a change in vocal style often shifting the mood of the song.
ALBUM reviews
MUSE - THE WOW! SIGNAL | 26 JUNE
Kodaline are waving a fond farewell with the release of their fifth and final studio album, We Were Only Young, and it goes without saying that there will not be a ‘dry eye in the house’.
Leaving fans with warm feelings of nostalgia upon listening, Kodaline have triumphed in showcasing their talent through soulful, contemplative, and reflective tracks. The album encapsulates the intricacies of love and the profound connections that transcend time and distance in a bittersweet and vulnerable ode to the band's successful career.
Kodaline’s wholesome approach to music echoes all the way back to how they met. The very foundation of the band was built upon childhood connection, with vocalist Steve Garrigan and guitarist Mark Prendergast meeting around the age of eight in their school choir and growing up just minutes away from each other. It is safe to say that Kodaline were destined to foster connectivity not only among themselves but also with their fanbase.
Built from humble beginnings, Kodaline have journeyed through an absolutely phenomenal career, over a decade ago reaching No. 1 on the album charts in Ireland and No. 3 in the UK with In a Perfect World, and later catapulting into mainstream channels with hits such as ‘High Hopes’ and ‘Love Like This’.
156/SILENCE - FROM A DISTANCE | 4 SEPTEMBER
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When asking the question; ‘What makes a 156/Silence album?’ Don't expect the answer to be forthcoming. The Pittsburgh outfit aren't in the habit of repeating themselves.
Over their previous album releases, the band have made a point to never stand still in their soundscape. 2026’s melodic and curated version of the quintet a far cry from 2018’s Undercover Scumbag, which led with gritty punk guitars and highly emotive, bass heavy stoner rock flavours. Irrational Pull in 2020 introduced a clearer, metal forward direction, while retaining the darkness and intensity that the fans- picked up along the way- craved. Narrative in 2022 opened up doors to a freer creative direction, more risks taken, more rewards reaped, with a slight lean into electronics and a hint to the future of the band. This era introduced the kind of metal you're compelled to add lasers to. People Watching in 2024 seemed to lead with a new kind of confidence, the path well-trodden- of never treading the same path, fully fixed the trajectory of the 156/Silence journey with a new confidence and intention that has culminated in From A Distance, the most reaching and self-assured offering from the band so far.
Opening with a clip from hit TV show Severance, featuring Helly R talking about personhood and personal governance, ‘Control Burns’ is a creeping start, which acts as far more than an introduction track and more as a bellwether for the themes set out on the sonic journey to come.
THIS WEEK’S FAVOURITE TRACK
We can’t get enough of Vana’s new song ‘Bleeding Heart’.
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