Laura McCarthy, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

ALBUM REVIEW: nature morte – Big|Brave

BIG|BRAVE feel like a wild animal; they’re beautiful and dangerous at the same time. The music feels rough, aggressive and

Some bands absolutely thrive on a live environment, with an in the moment feel that can be hard to capture.

ROPES INSIDE A HOLE have managed to carve out a corner of the post-rock world and mould themselves shapes and

With the rise of interest in paganism and folk music, the musicians who look to honour the tales and traditions

KLONE’s brand of atmospheric, brooding music has a consistently had a fluidity to it that’s been easy to fall in

DWEN are that rare kind of band that aren’t afraid to be truly out on their own. It’s difficult to

It’s been a slight dry spell for fans of OAK PANTHEON since their last EP release Sol back in 2018.

Music, regardless of genre, is made to evoke something in us. It might be a memory, or a feeling, or

What is the gift you probably didn’t ask for, but will make your Christmas season? It’s folk metal covers of

Drone music of any kind is a tricky one to critique. While the aim is to create ambience, there is