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ALBUM REVIEW: Ocean Grove – ODDWORLD
Released 22 November ODDWORLD Records/Sharptone Records Melbourne’s Ocean Grove have risen to prominence in the last five years and it’s largely due to their unorthodox metalcore styles and multi-layered musical spheres. Dale Tanner, Sam Bassall and Twiggy Hunter are the perfect example of a trio who combine their talents in hot pursuit of producing a…
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ALBUM REVIEW: RedHook – MUTATION
Released: 22 November Independent There’s something in the water in Sydney. RedHook’s sophomore album Mutation is here to reinforce that. Their debut album, Postcards From A Living Hell, being so well received critically, hasn’t stopped the band coming out with a follow up so quickly. The 11-track, genre-twisting, album builds upon the existing foundations that…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Chase Atlantic – LOST IN HEAVEN
Released: 1 November Fearless Records LOST IN HEAVEN pulls listeners into Chase Atlantic’s immersive world of dark romance, indulgence and introspection, blurring the lines between trap, R&B, and alt-rock with an effortlessly cinematic edge. From the seductive beats to the raw, reflective lyrics, the album navigates themes of addiction, intimacy, and existential struggle, creating a sonic landscape…
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ALBUM REVIEW: State Champs – State Champs
Released 8 November Pure Noise Records It’s damn near impossible for State Champs to produce a bad record. If you don’t believe that, then their fifth self-titled LP is likely to see your thoughts twist otherwise. These upstate New York pop punkers have gained strength to strength since their inception with label debut The Finer…
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EP REVIEW: All Regards – All Our Dreams Turn to Nightmares
Released 1 November Independent Melbourne’s All Regards have become one of the local scene’s favourite upcomers and following a short bout of personal struggles and lineup changes, the band are finally ready to hit the ground running. Bringing in Snark’s Stefen Sepulveda seems to be the final piece of the puzzle for these pop punkers…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Clay J Gladstone – Is This How I Die?
Released: 1 November Def Wolf Records Sydney’s own “sad party punkers,” Clay J Gladstone, are breaking new ground with Is This How I Die?, their debut album, dropping November 1 through Def Wolf Records. Known for blending alt rock, emo, indie, and punk into a manic mix, the band captures an energy that’s both infectious and…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Better Lovers – Highly Irresponsible
Released 25 October Sharptone Records Better Lovers have been steadily rising in popularity in their short existence together. Comprised of members from Everytime I Die, Dillinger Escape Plan and Fit For An Autopsy, the band are here to unleash their debut record, Highly Irresponsible and you likely aren’t prepared for the chaos that’s about to…
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Offspring – SUPERCHARGED
Released 11 October Concord Records California punk rock legends The Offspring are back to their usual antics for brand new record, SUPERCHARGED. While the band remain a catalyst for maintaining that cataclysmic punk spirit of the 90s alive in this technological era we live in, frontman Dexter Holland, guitarist Noodles, bassist Todd Morse, drummer Brandon…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Void of Vision – What I’ll Leave Behind
Released 20 September UNFD Aussie metalcore lords Void of Vision are unleashing their fourth LP, What I’ll Leave Behind this week and it seems like we’re in for the band’s peak era. Building up their fanbase since 2014, the band have become content with their place in the vibrant metal community. However, like many acts,…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Disney’s A Whole New Sound
Released 6 September Disney Music Disney have finally unleashed their “Punk goes Disney” compilation, titled A Whole New Sound, in anticipation of pop punk fans across the world. Here at PitPass, we’ve been all over this record since Simple Plan dropped their cover of ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?‘ back in July. A Whole…
