Craig Angus

2 weeks ago | theskinny.co.uk | Craig Angus

Album title: Never Enough Artist: Turnstile Label: Roadrunner Release date: 6 Jun Turnstile’s hardcore, right now, is less a question of genre and more an assertion of community. Following up Glow On, one of the most thrilling rock releases of the decade so far, they once again attempt to push the boundaries of what a hardcore band can sound like, can be. Purists will scowl, millions will lap it up. If it makes you feel alive, they’re happy to provide.

Feb 25, 2025 | theskinny.co.uk | Craig Angus

Album title: Sinister Grift Artist: Panda Bear Label: Domino Records Release date: 28 Feb Noah Lennox’s seventh album as Panda Bear is a departure. There are conventional rock song structures. There are hooks and choruses in plain sight, not hiding. If you enjoyed Reset, his collaboration with Sonic Boom from 2022, Sinister Grift has the same warmth, immediacy and accessibility. If you’re looking for another Bros or Good Girl / Carrots, it ain’t here.

Oct 28, 2024 | theskinny.co.uk | Craig Angus

Album title: bliss!! bliss! bliss Artist: Lanny Label: Gob Nation Release date: 29 Oct There’s a great thrill in watching an accomplished act take a bold left turn, reframing their talents in a fresh context and adding a new chapter to their artistic journey. Lan McArdle’s work in Joanna Gruesome and Ex-Void, magnificently hook heavy guitar-pop bands, needs little introduction.

Jul 28, 2024 | festmag.com | Craig Angus

By Craig Angus Published 28 Jul 2024 The year is 2014. I’m at the Fringe watching a sketch trio called Sheeps perform at the Bedlam Theatre. The group are warming up for their upcoming 'Wembley Stadium' show with an Edinburgh run, fine tuning their act ahead of the biggest night of their lives. Only that’s all they do. One sketch, set in an aquarium, is fought over and disassembled. I sit there in tears, thinking this is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.