Armed with an uncompromising DIY spirit, Ohio thrash upstarts Thorns have skipped the industry queue entirely — building their own studio, self-recording and self-releasing two albums and multiple singles and rallying a worldwide following in under a year. Now they are back, ‘Ready To Strike’ with a new four song EP.
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Hailing from Dortmund, Germany, three-piece Daily Thompson have a passion for the grunge and alt-rock sound of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. No surprise then that new album ‘Glue’ was recorded in Seattle with American producer Tony Reed.
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Jase W mentioned it a few times but the move to the Netherlands has afforded him the ability to catch some particularly unique shows over the past years, and this was a good example… Between festival shows, the Netherlands has been blessed with a fairly unique co-headliner show of two bands that Jase just assumed he’d never see together. That being said, looking at it, they’re both their own unique brand of weirdness so our man guessed it’s not all that unexpected but he wasn’t not going to worry too much about it because he fucking loves both of ‘em…
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Jase W’s week of musical escapades continued with him back at Utrecht’s Tivoli venue for the second time in a few days, but this time in the much more grown-up venue stage of their Grote Zaal. The difference being is that this is a proper amphitheatre hall for the intellectual gig goer and for big prog bands such as Opeth, the ideal venue for the discerning listener.
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On a glorious sunny day during the best summer since 1976, Steelhouse 2026 rolled across the Welsh hillside with the unforced charm that continues to set it apart. Thankfully, the nearby mountain wildfires were being brought under control and were far enough away not to cause any undue health concerns. With negligible rain throughout July, the drive up the hillside felt like a trip into Joe Bonamassa’s ‘Dust Bowl’. Across the weekend, the bill mixed muscle, melody and personality in a way that felt true to Steelhouse’s identity rather than tailored for a broader, blunter crowd-pleaser. From a Friday opener led by King Kraken and Parker Barrow to a Sunday finale topped by Steel Panther, the festival once again proved that its strength lies in atmosphere, community and careful placement.
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