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Ciaran McLaughlin

Ciaran McLaughlin


Preview: 2000trees 2018

Preview: 2000trees 2018

Unsure of what to expect at 2000trees? Ciaran McLaughlin previews the Cheltenham-based festival and gives his recommendations on who to look out for
Obituary: Scott Hutchinson

Obituary: Scott Hutchinson

On Friday it was confirmed that, Frightened Rabbit singer, Scott Hutchinson was found dead after a presumed suicide.
Preview: 2000 Trees Festival 2018

Preview: 2000 Trees Festival 2018

2000 Trees always brings a stacked line up from some of the best Rock, Metal and Punk, and this year is no different
Live Review: Julien Baker

Live Review: Julien Baker

Despite the elements, Julien still puts on an impressive performance while in support for Belle & Sebastian
Album Review: Turnstile – Time & Space

Album Review: Turnstile – Time & Space

Turnstile’s sophomore album is more creative, consistent and energetic then previous material, but most importantly it’s a whole lot of fun
Record Reappraisal: Neutral Milk Hotel – In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Record Reappraisal: Neutral Milk Hotel – In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

20 years ago Neutral Milk Hotel released one of the most important albums in underground music, but does it still hold up today?
Album Review: Fall Out Boy – M A N I A

Album Review: Fall Out Boy – M A N I A

A failed attempt to stay relevant

Album Review: Glassjaw – Material Control

Glassjaw come back with their first album in 15 years, but was it worth the wait?

Album Review: Converge – The Dusk In Us

It’s been five years since Converge’s last release but despite all that time their ninth album, The Dusk In Us, proves once more why they’re Metalcore kings

Live Review: Cap’n Jazz

It may have taken them 28 years but Cap’n Jazz’s first ever show in Europe and 1 of 2 only ever European shows was worth the wait

Live Review: Neck Deep

The Welsh Pop-Punks are really In Bloom as they prove that they have potential to go even further as a band

Half-Life 2: The Past and Future

After 10 years, where are we now?