'Ungrateful' is an album that sits on the fence. It's not terrible, however it shows a potential that Escape the Fate did not manage to fill. It's very classic Escape the Fate, a little more mainstream but worth a listen for its more heavy and catchy elements. 

Italian melodic hardcore bands, who would've thunk it? 30 Miles are doing their best to make the genre as interesting as possible and are nearly there, with a little bit more sound variety these guys would be on a winner. There are no problems with their song writing and structuring abilities and it will be very interesting to see where they take things next.

'Trouble Will Find Me' sees The National at the top of their game. The 13 songs on the album demonstrate a clear, mature yet visceral approach, delivered with professional finesse without sounding by-the-numbers and instead bold and self-assured. There's a definite sense of coherency and it feels like an “album” album moreso than anything the band have done in the past. An incredible record.

So, the question remains, does Unkind manage to stand up on the pedestal on which it has been placed? The answer is undoubtedly a hearty ‘yes.’ Unkind is as diverse and as brutal as all its hype had predicted, and this review only confirms its inevitable success in 2013.

Koji possesses and unassuming class and sophistication that shines through in Crooked In My Mind, and that cements Koji’s presence in the punk scene as one that, if it wasn’t already, makes a refreshing difference.

'The Greatest Generation' is a very strong record, and something that The Wonder Years should be proud of presenting. It brings to the table everything we have come to love about the band and more, with many songs that are bound to become long time favorites for any fan of the group.

All in all, 'Savage Seas' is an impressive effort, which will give the band a step-up they need to get further in their career. This is an album that will not only be loved by fans of the band, but by other fans of the genre who may not yet have been won over by the band's previous efforts.

Lo! have a very pure sound. 'Monstrorum Historia' is unburdened and untainted. This is 11 tracks of solid heavy music.

DIY in approach, this three way split is honest and clear cut. The absence of vocals isn’t a deterrent. Worth a look in for fans of instrumental music.

Above all, Captain, We're Sinking write fun, catchy songs and somehow manage to keep things interesting for the entirety of 'The Future Is Cancelled' with little deviation from their formula.