hubris. – Eindhoven, Altstadt – 15 October 2026

hubris. – Eindhoven, Altstadt – 15 October 2026

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You would think with how many times he has been to Eindhoven now Jase W would have seen every major venue but clearly not as this night he was about to see Swiss post-rock outfit hubris. at Altstadt. This venue is barely a few doors up from one of his usual bar haunts here (Cafe The Jack) so he was surprised the venue name didn’t register in his head when he saw it at first. Eindhoven felt quite serene, which was a bit at odds with his usual impression of it but it was not like he was there for a “smash your mate in the pit” type show; instead, it was time for some dreamy post-rock.

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Venus Grrrls ‘To Die As Lovers May’ (Killabop)

Venus Grrrls ‘To Die As Lovers May’ (Killabop)

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Jonny B has been living under a rock for most of this year so a lot of new music has really passed him by, but he’s managed to surface just in time for spooky season which is often accompanied by a flurry of releases. Naturally, he’s picked out something suitably apt for this time of year and pulled out a fresh new EP from the goth/grunge quintet, Venus Grrrls to kick off his return to reviewing action…

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MASON HILL ‘WORLD SO WONDERFUL’ (7Hz Productions)

MASON HILL ‘WORLD SO WONDERFUL’ (7Hz Productions)

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There is a particular kind of triumph that cannot be measured in chart positions, sold-out rooms or the volume of the applause. Sometimes, simply reaching the starting line is victory enough. For Mason Hill, ‘World So Wonderful’ represents exactly that: not merely the next album from a promising Scottish rock band, but the sound of a group that has repeatedly stared down the possibility of its own ending and chosen, stubbornly, to continue.

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Shadow Of Intent – Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg – 9 October 2026

Shadow Of Intent – Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg – 9 October 2026

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The latest weather update in the Netherlands was that the Dutch were finally back in their comfort zone of wet and windy as October got things started. It didn’t matter for Jase W, though, as was over in Utrecht for a night of pure mayhem and blastbeats thanks to an insane tour package headed by Shadow Of Intent. In addition to this were Aborted, Disembodied Tyrant and Soreption. A truly delicious selection for a person who likes blastbeats and screaming…

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Unprocessed – Nijmegen, Doornroosje – 5 October 2026

Unprocessed – Nijmegen, Doornroosje – 5 October 2026

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It’s quite handy how a scheduling conflict can be easily addressed by travelling to the other end of the country, in this case it’s Unprocessed’s show in Nijmegen tonight as yesterday Jase W was at another show while they hit Tilburg. But, he’s not going to sniff at that because he still got the chance to catch this phenomenal tour with Of Virtue and Daedric in support and arguably an easier trip home afterwards… how handy!

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