Who would’ve thought that Dynamo in Eindhoven (NL) would sell out on a rainy Thursday evening. It was a pleasant surprise, and by 8 o’clock the venue was packed. However, the majority of the people were clearly there to see The Story So Far play, and opening act Life’s Too Short For Us couldn’t get … Continue reading »
While in Paradiso’s big room a sold out show by Dutch Hiphop group The Opposites was going on, visitors of the small, intimate upper hall experienced something truly amazing. A friday evening full of diverse sounds, including dreamy soundscapes, heavy breakdowns and fast-paced drum rolls. Title Fight was back in Amsterdam, and bought Whirr and Dead … Continue reading »
Gideon caught my attention a little over two years ago, prior to the release their full length Costs. The gang from Tuscaloosa, Alabama impressed me with a surprisingly strong debut record, that reminded me of The Ghost Inside and Hatebreed: heavily grooving Melodic Hardcore. A little more than a year later, the band released their … Continue reading »
When Sheffield’s While She Sleeps announced their European run as main support of Asking Alexandria, quite some eyeballs rolled. “No Fit”, “Sell-outs”, etc. Core fans remember the first shows of the band in Europe, and the strong bond they formed with the band since. Having to see them in a 1,500 capacity venue didn’t fit … Continue reading »
For most Dutch bands it seems like an impossible task to get the crowd going during a show. Most people stand still with their arms crossed, or enjoy their beers, not giving back the energy the band puts in their performance. John Coffey was caught by surprise when a sold-out venue returned the words “Still … Continue reading »
