Author: Mark

Hi I'm Mark from Scotland. I write extensively about music. I also write other forms including poetry and short stories. I am very ionate about music and writing as well as gigging.

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]Altered Sky were ready to step back under the lights of a Glasgow venue with their hearts tuned in just like their infectious music. The band, fronted by the energetic Ana Nowosielska, are cementing their place amongst the elite. Charismatic and humble, their magic is infused with a certain originality. And … Continue reading Altered Sky – Glasgow Garage G2, 1st August 2015

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]What can we expect next from pop/punk legends Green Day? The Californian band have reportedly started to write new music and the fans are waiting in the wings to embrace it. But, will the act stick to the formula of their last three records Uno, Dos, Tre? Or will they create … Continue reading Under Green Lights: Green Day’s Next Chapter…

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]When listening to Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room’s fresh new solo record Party Adjacent, you will begin to realise that there is hurt and a sense of longing bubbling under the weight of a series of compelling riffs. The record is different from the Alkaline Trio bassist’s last solo opus … Continue reading Review: Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room – Party Adjacent

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]Alkaline Trio’s prominence in the modern wave punk scene is unblemished. They’re an act that have cemented their status as a true institution, travelling with their instruments through the blustery state of change. Change happens a lot in the music industry. With the technological advances now in operation, the art of … Continue reading Alkaline Trio: A Chicago Success Story

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]Emotiveness and indie rock ring out like a sweet sound on Don’t Shoot’s The Wonderkid EP. The band generate and ultimately push their energy into the record, creating something powerful and mammoth. But, with their music being so refined, the band seem down to earth and they dance with sincerity. This … Continue reading Review: Don’t Shoot – The Wonderkid EP

[avatar ="Mark" size="50" align="left" /]Southampton band Miss Vincent lock horns with punk rock on their new EP ‘Reasons Not To Sleep’. The fast paced sound is energetic and infectious, and the act look like they’re having fun, pushing their hands up into the thick atmosphere. The band take influence from Chicago dark princes Alkaline Trio. … Continue reading Review: Miss Vincent – Reasons Not To Sleep