Naomi Colliar Duff

Finding the words to describe Glasgow duo DOSS is a difficult job; their genre-blending style combines distorted rhythms, ambient electronics, and a dash of social commentary into something fresh and unexpected. They’ve played shows alongside the likes of DEADLETTER and FAT DOG, and soon, they’ll be putting out their self-titled EP DOSS. It’s fittingly titled: when you think ‘DOSS’, you should think this EP. Starting off the record in an incredibly ominous fashion is PREFACE, featuring a low,...

Heads up: you’re in the splash zone. SoCal surf rockers LAVALOVE are back with their second album, following up their 2023 debut with a sure fire soundtrack for the summer. No need to pack for the holidays - with Tan Lines , they’re bringing the beach to us. Sun-soaked, yet cool and refreshing; this is the perfect beachside cocktail to sip on while you’re tanning on the sands, getting ready to catch some waves, or bar-hopping through the SoCal scene. They start the party with Hopelessly...

Brighton screamo/post-rockers CHALK HANDS are soon to release their sophomore album; they planted the seeds of their sound with their debut record Don’t Think About Death , incorporating elements of screamo, ambient, post-hardcore, and math rock, and with their new release The Line That Shapes the Coast of Us , we witness those seeds grow into something massive: a record that very much defines the band. Intro Ember Lane is CHALK HANDS laying all their cards flat out; they showcase each and...