Live Review : Rise Of The Northstar + Our Hollow, Our Home + Forager @ Academy 3, Manchester on May 15th 2024

When it comes to music, the French are having a pretty great time at the minute. They came 4th in the Eurovision Song Contest with an absolute stellar performance, Slift have released what many consider to be their album of year and Gojira are one of the biggest metal bands on the planet right now. Rise of the Northstar are the next band from our neighbours across the channel to represent their country when it comes to continuing this well received momentum. Donned in their trademark white Boiler Suits, the Hardcore/Nu Metal adjacent 5 piece have embarked on their Crank It Up Tour, making stops all across the UK and Europe.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Alex Stuart18 May 2024Manchester Academy 3Rise Of The Northstar, Our Hollow Our Home, Forager, Academy 3, Manchester, 2024, Live Review, Alex Stuart, Ryan HicksonComment

Live Review : Heart Of A Coward + TheCityisOurs + Forager + Cut Short @ Rebellion, Manchester on October 19th 2023

It’s an early start and we’re treated to Liverpool's Cut Short. The first thing that strikes you is the satisfyingly angular, stabby, quality of the guitars. They play with melodies that are layered over a backdrop of excellent almost scattery jazz-infused drums. It makes me think they’re trying to strike a delicate balance between the prog and tech-metal, but still need to hit on the perfect mix. The intricate guitar work fully supports this ambitious attempt, and their musicianship is solid and individual performances truly engaging.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Matt Fraser23 October 2023RebellionHeart Of A Coward, TheCityisOurs, Forager, Cut Short, Rebellion, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Matt Fraser, Ryan HicksonComment