Metal to the Masses… from the supportive girlfriend perspective
Fellow band baddies and other halves of free spirited frontmen. I know you love a gig as much as the average metal head, but in some cases your love for the band is more than just finding a member fit. I’m talking about being the life partners of band members. I have been with my […]
Malicious Compliance, It’s Cold Outside & Wombstone.
26th of February 2026 @ Blondies, Clapton. Sometimes being the front man’s girlfriend means showing up before their set by the skin of your teeth because you couldn’t leave work early on a Thursday. Obviously still wanting to show support I do what any resourceful lady would do: Makeup on the first train, pre-drink on […]
I Went to Life Is Music Fest… Nothing Went to Plan
Anyone else made the snap decision to grab tickets for an event before checking the distance, date, travel restrictions and your bank balance? Well, that’s exactly what happened a few months before the 7th of February 2026. It was a bleak Tuesday in the office when my boyfriend turned to me exclaiming that VIANOVA were playing […]
Single Review: Far From Focus (Remastered) by Contrasts
A blast from the past is sometimes what a longtime fan needs to be reminded of why they started listening to a project in the first place, or even to act as an introduction to fresh faced listeners that aren’t overly familiar. Contrasts are taking no breaks this year, continuing to boost their most recent […]
HANNAHBELLA, HCK9 & Lo Rays
14th March 2026 @ The Black Heart, Camden. Camden on a Saturday night has a vibe that I wish I could bottle, specifically for the days that feel grey and slow. Although one part I would remove would be the irritating crowds at the underground station and rude passengers. But it was all worth it […]
EP REVIEW: corrupted_idol by CONTRASTS
As a budding writer who hasn’t been public for very long, it always feels special when a band approaches me wanting to hear my take on their work. Contrasts have been very supportive of the coverage I produce, so it’s always appreciated when they drop in my DMs with another banger. My first impression of False […]