Album Review: Bon Iver – “I,I”
I,I sees the return of Justin Vernon and co, the first release under the Bon Iver name in three years since 2016’s divisive foray into glitchy folktronica 22, A Million…..
Author: Ryan Bell
Film Review: Mid90s
With his directorial debut Mid90s, Jonah Hill returns to the coming of age film, the genre that propelled him into the eyes of Hollywood in the 2007 comedy Superbad. Similarities….
Album Review: Fontaines D.C. – Dogrel
Dogrel is the debut album by Fontaines D.C., the Dublin based group who have garnered attention for their run of well received singles and a support slot in 2018….
Live Review: Sleaford Mods – Holmfirth Picturedrome
As Storm Gareth rattles its way through Holmfirth, Sleaford Mods storm the stage of the excellent Picturedrome; performing tracks from their latest record Eton Alive, among tracks from throughout their….
Black Flag announce UK tour – Five essential tracks
Legendary US hardcore group Black Flag are making a return to UK soil for the first time in 35 years. The pioneering punk act last toured the UK in 1984,….
Album Review: Ariana Grande – “thank u,next”
If it seems like Ariana Grande has had enough on thank u, next, I would say it’s understandable considering the turbulent 18 months the singer has faced. After the tragic….
Live Review: The 1975 – Sheffield Arena 25/01/2019
“Welcome to the show everybody” announced Matty Healy, the frontman of indie-pop goliaths The 1975, just after performing “Sincerity is Scary” which saw him playfully hopping and strolling along a….
Fortitude Magazine – 10 artists to watch in 2019
With the dust now settled from the new year, Fortitude Magazine looks forward to a year of new, exciting music releases from a wide range of artists. Here are 10….
Single Review: The Killers – “Land of the Free”
It’s easy to sympathise with The Killers sentiment on their new single “Land of the Free”, if there was ever a time for a return to protest pop songs, it….
Live Review: Daddy Issues/PAWS – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Legendary Leeds venue The Brudenell Social Club was the place to find fuzzy indie rock on Sunday evening (9/12/18), with four great bands making for a night of phenomenal value….