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  • EP Review: Catalysis – Serpentine

    EP Review: Catalysis – Serpentine

    Reviewed by Oli Gonzalez

    Catalysis. Born in Dundee almost ten years ago, the groove-thrash metal crossover band have forged a soldi reputation north of the border, with an electrifying stage show that’s earned them slots of festivals like Bloodstock Open Air and Call Of The Wild, as well as headline shows up and down the UK.

    It’s no secret for the band’s admiration for Chimaira and the influence the legendary band have had on their sound. Catalysis capture that early 00s metal sound to a tee, but doesn’t feel like a cheap rip off or imitation of their ideals sound too. Throughout “Serpentine”, you’ll be introduced to a potent cocktail of tightly-packed dense riffs ranging from slow and bludgeoning to those that are all an all out balls-to-the-wall frenzy!

    There’s an undeniable primitive hardcore edge to the music which is underlined by Andrew Downie’s fierce vocal delivery that’s dripping in primitive angst, perhaps best illustrated in ‘Deathblow’. The similarity to Mark Hunter is uncanny, but again definitely not a poor imitation. He’s backed up admirably by his band mates, especially during the chorus for ‘Futile’. This song also represents a throwback to the early 00s metalcore days, much in the style of All That Remains and Unearth. Especially with the tight chugging staccato rhythms, and gloriously piercing aesthetic guitar leads (see ‘Damocles’ for an absolute guitar masterclass). That sense of melody bursting through the dense layers of sheer punishing heaviness is a defining feature of Catalysis and a strength they showcase throughout “Serpentine”.

    EP Review: Catalysis - Serpentine

    Catalysis are a group of musicians in which the whole is much greater that the sum of its parts. No instrument tries to outdo each other and gets their own chance to shine in the mix and showcase their contribution to this powerhouse of a record.

    The production feels honest, raw. It feels as though they’ve gone for a rough and ready approach that’s needed to provide that aggressive hardcore edge. As opposed to something more polished and sterile that would almost certainly kill that edge. 5 tracks feels like the sweet spot really; enough time to arrive and slap you right in the face and make an impact then leaves without outstaying its welcome.

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  • Listening Now : Cardinal Six – Everywhere

    Cardinal Six’s Everywhere is a gritty slice of alt-rock that balances raw energy with melodic sensitivity. Built on rough-edged guitars and a steady, driving rhythm, the track carries a sense of urgency without losing its emotional core. Eden’s vocals stand out immediately—warm, expressive, and effortlessly cutting through the distortion with a subtle charm. There’s a youthful, unpolished authenticity here that works in its favor, giving the song a live, immediate feel. As a debut, Everywhere feels confident and promising, hinting at a band already finding its voice.

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  • Listening Now : TRACE – Midnight Underwater

    TRACE’s Midnight Underwater unfolds as a deeply immersive ambient piece, designed less as a song and more as a space to inhabit. With no percussion to anchor it, the track drifts freely, guided by slow-moving textures that ripple like dark water. There’s a quiet, almost weightless quality to its progression, allowing each layer to emerge and dissolve with patience. It captures that fragile late-night state where thoughts blur and time softens.

    Subtle yet evocative, Midnight Underwater offers a gentle escape, an introspective, fluid soundscape that lingers long after it fades.

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  • Listening Now : Gaisma – Ca$hback

    Gaisma’s Ca$hback opens with a sleek, confident pulse, setting the tone for a stylish blend of pop sensibility, smooth hip-hop and modern electronic edge. Built on crisp production and a steady groove, the track balances attitude with accessibility, letting its hook-driven structure shine without overcomplicating things. Her vocal delivery carries a cool, controlled energy, adding a subtle bite that complements the track’s theme and rhythm. There’s a polished, forward-moving feel throughout, making it instantly engaging.

    As an opener, Ca$hback feels sharp and self-assured—clean, catchy, and built to linger.

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  • Listening Now : Rzekomo – which can

    Rzekomo’s which can is a subtle, cerebral instrumental that unfolds with quiet precision and conceptual depth. Blending processed guitar textures with classical nuances, the track moves within a restrained framework, yet feels gently unsettled—thanks in part to its deliberately detuned bass. There’s a sense of tension beneath the calm, as if meaning is constantly shifting just out of reach. Rather than offering resolution, it invites reflection, leaning into ambiguity and atmosphere.

    Thoughtful and finely detailed, which can exists in that elusive space between structure and intuition, where sound becomes suggestion rather than statement.

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  • Listening Now : Griffin Benton – Biscuits and Jam

    Griffin Benton’s Biscuits and Jam carries a hazy, dreamlike quality that blurs the line between fragility and quiet resilience. Recorded live, the track breathes with an organic looseness, letting its raw emotion unfold naturally without overpolish. There’s a surreal, almost “Benadryl dream” atmosphere to it—soft edges, drifting melodies, and a slightly disoriented charm that pulls you in. Beneath that, though, lies a powerful sense of survival and presence, turning personal trauma into something strangely warm and human.

    Intimate and unfiltered, it lingers like a half-remembered feeling you can’t quite shake.

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