The Devil Wears Prada Kill It In Plymouth

It was the third show on The Devil Wears Prada’s UK tour of 2012. Performing in Plymouth on February 10^th to a sold out audience in our intimate venue that is White Rabbit.

Seeing Brotherhood Of The Lake on the bill for this tour was amazing to see, as they used to be a small Plymouth band who have actually become something big. Brotherhood Of The Lake have shown that anyone can break out and become something; you just need to try. With heavy riffs and a powerful set up, they really represented Plymouth as a whole but most importantly nationally too.  

Hailing from London, Last Witness presented a very good performance by performing tracks such as “The Void” and “Exorcism”, however, they may have forgotten what band they were supporting because they could have stepped up to the plate to match the standard that was already set earlier on. Even with this, Last Witness are a brilliant band that need to be watched.

After a long wait, The Devil Wears Prada ran on stage in front of the ragingly happy crowd. Even though this metal-core band from Ohio where initially touring their new album ‘Dead Throne’, the band performed tracks from their discography including material from their EP ‘Zombie’. The Devil Wears Prada received an unbelievable reception from the sold out Plymouth show; this was shown by the enormous brutality of the mosh pits that formed throughout their set. The room was full of sweat, dripping down from the ceiling from the fast pace and ear splitting riffs, with many gaining bruised ribs but it was obviously worth every cut and scrape to witness this heavy “Christian” band so locally.

Observing from the back of the venue with clear view, tonight seemed to be a fantastic show for The Devil Wears Prada and their support; especially that it was only their third show of their tour so far. Plymouth came out in force and proved that this city is worth more bands to come visit.

By Sarah West

Sketches by Newton Faulkner

‘Sketches’ is a new EP from Newton Faulkner before the release of his third studio album; ‘Write It On Your Skin’ on July 9^th.

Newton Faulkner is an incredible singer/songwriter who demonstrates his capability to perform flawlessly with only his voice and an acoustic guitar. This in itself displays this mans’ unique talent.

‘Sketches’ is not a displeasure for Faulkner’s fans as he has developed his style to a more professional level and there is a sense he has reinvented himself.

As always, Newton demonstrates how much of an incredible artist he really is by owning the package of great musical talent and the ability to write amazing song. He’s earned the place of a recording contract those years ago and we see why.

The similarities between the four songs are simple; well written lyrics and greatly composed musicality. However, they have something that make them diverse to each other and make the listener wanting more.

“Write It On Your Skin” has a change of tempo and power from the interlink from verse to chorus back to verse. This change engages the listener because they may not expect it within the song.

“From The Bars” is a basic song in the sense of keeping everything the same considering pace, which is different compared to “Write It On Your Skin”. On the other hand, “From The Bars” really shows off Newton Faulkner’s strong vocals.

“Bricks” and “Feel” are tracks that both display his great guitar techniques and his little signature flicks very clearly. Also, they are very similar songs considering the way they’re sung as they show the strong yet vulnerable side of Faulkner.

It’s effortless to say that Newton Faulkner’s following are all eagerly awaiting his new album especially since he’s been performing several pop up shows around the country recently. ‘Write It On Your Skin’ could be said to be one of the most anticipated albums of the year so far.

By Sarah West

Don Broco release single ahead of debut album

“Priorities” is the first release from Don Broco’s upcoming debut album and from the first riff, you know this song is going to be good and Don Broco have not disappointed.

The thrashing of instruments in this arrangement is perfect and reflects the band mean business. Rob Damiani has fantastic vocal control throughout as he shows his powerful yet smooth side especially in “I miss you pumpkin, I miss you babe...”.

“Priorities” has an enormous beat behind it that equally makes the song dominant over others as it has a variation of heaviness. This song all together produces a contrast to the different elements made in “Priorities”. 

This band is the product of working hard to get to where you want to be; which has landed them to be signed with Search and Destroy Records earlier this year. “Priorities” is a song that’s worth listening to. You will not be let down with the result.

By Sarah West

All Time Low electrify Yeovil on 2012 Tour

Baltimore rockers; All Time Low performed in the overlooked Westland Leisure Complex in Yeovil on February 1^st on their UK tour of 2012.

We Are The In Crowd perform tracks from their recently released debut album; ‘Best Intentions’. They executed songs such as “Rumour Mill” and “Lights Out” that got very good responses especially by long time fans. “Kiss Me Again” developed a little change as Alex Gaskarth joined the band as the male vocals. We Are The In Crowd are a great band because everything about them is fresh and their music is truthful and gives advice.

The Maine performed tracks such as “Girls Do What They Want” and “Inside Of You”. Front man John O’Callaghan, interacted with the crowd by throwing out picks, t-shirts etc and Patrick Kirch threw both used drum sticks into the audience; who scrambled to get them from the floor. The Maine writes incredibly memorable songs, which makes them also a great band.

All Time Low burst on stage to the energized and dedicated fans that awaited them. Performing track after track with precision, All Time Low proved that no matter how hard life gets, music is always a method of escape.  Front man Alex Gaskarth was left alone with an acoustic in his hands, ready to play “Remembering Sunday”, which got a very emotional response. All Time Low returned as a whole to perform not one but three encores including “Weightless”, which ended the night perfectly. 

All Time Low are a pop punk rock band that’s certainly not to be missed and everyone in the venue weren’t displeased by the music and vibes tonight.

By Sarah West