“So many of the ways men are taught to feel—or not feel—aren’t shouted, they’re absorbed in the spaces between words. Static Orders is a reaction to that silence. It’s about breaking through inherited ideas that don’t serve us anymore.”
Rebecca Cullen
Cascading voices, changes in tempo, stories that intrigue and bleed truth into the space – alongside moments that simply make you want to dance your troubles away. It’s a fascinating, enjoyable and rewarding album, from a band who consistently keep listeners on their toes, and whom prove both surprising and entertaining, through the talent, versatility, and depth of this album.
NYC punk, ska and metal label knifetwister records are working hard at raising the voices of indie musicians and bands across the local scene. Their devotion to talent, originality, passion and focus is unwavering, and their commitment to elevating the small but substantial names of our time is second to none.
Intensely heavy yet soulful, poetic and cinematic, up-tempo and both energising and evocative. Oathforged is a confronting and awakening listen, and offers a whole new highlight from the upcoming full-length album. Mythrend have made sincere promises to raise the bar, and so far, they’re outright refusing to back down on their word.
but…why? is wonderful, in short – self-explanatory but not, focused and free; a multitude of moments presenting the complexity of feelings and relationships in a bold and beautiful way. This closing song again lets the passion and layers collide and culminate, amidst this subtly unique soundscape, for a haunting crescendo that leaves you keen to replay the whole project once again.
Featuring a sharp verse from the mighty and iconic Twista, Florida Boy unites country and hip-hop with seamless charm, offering an organic groove and melody, a catchy hook, and an upbeat twist of performative vibrancy that’s instantly memorable.
Sweeping sonic landscapes bring drama and depth, to an otherwise intimate singer-songwriter approach to vulnerability and expression. Australian artist LACHYO captures a uniquely meaningful series of moments, for the five-track EP Tell Me No.
Sister Sister reflects upon shared traumas – the scars that unite women, the sisterhood born out of struggle and transformation. The music leads with a kind of Emile & Ogden melodic freedom and acoustic purity along the way, which is a joy to escape into, and the lyrics paint an engaging and inspiring picture in unison.
Angel T33th presents a project that’s been a decade in the making, and effectively embraces her audience, in a world full of poignant reflections, poetic mystique, and ambient, provocative waves of emotion.
Dublin creative The Neon Sea ventures further into the poetry and dreamy alt-rock sound of former tracks, with the Troubadour Version of Burning.
As an introduction to the introspective and revealing poetry of this project, Armour is superb – a relatable resolve proving inclusive and melodically satisfying, with deeper-seeking verses that shine a more specific light on the intricacies and weights of living with autism.
Chaotic folk-punk moving into psychedelic dream pop – the gritty guitar sound, the smoother alternative flair, the colourful structure and storytelling with a twist of darkness. Original melodies and stories bring through an indie freedom grounded by a brilliant hook, as Brighton duo FATECRIMES blend genres with pure artistic commitment, for their latest single SUMMER THUNDER.