Catherine Wiltshire

Music Enthusiast and Journalist

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Square One Magazine • 26th October 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: MAXIMO PARK - STREAM OF LIFE — Square One Magazine

Maximo Park’s latest offering, Stream of Life, marks a triumphant return to the studio for the band, their first such collaboration since 2021. This album showcases the band’s evolution both musically and thematically, offering a thoughtful exploration of contemporary issues while staying true to their energetic indie-rock roots. As their eighth studio album, it follows the success of 2021’s Nature Always Wins, and the band once again teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Ben Allen, adding a po...

Square One Magazine • 26th October 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: PALE WAVES - SMITTEN — Square One Magazine

Despite the album’s strengths, it could be the case that its romanticism can feel repetitive at times. While tracks like ‘Kiss Me Again’ and ‘Not a Love Song’ have undeniably catchy hooks, they also risk sounding too familiar, with simplistic lyrics that may not fully develop the emotional depth they aim for. However, for fans of romantic, heart-on-sleeve indie pop, these moments of unabashed sweetness will likely be welcome.As an album, Smitten succeeds in creating a cohesive mood an ode to the...

Square One Magazine • 23rd August 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: STAND ATLANTIC - WAS HERE — Square One Magazine

Stand Atlantic's latest album, WAS HERE, is a bold and unapologetic exploration of the band's identity and artistry. This fourth studio album sees the Australian pop-punk group at their most confident and creatively liberated, blending raw emotional intensity with their signature energetic sound.Yet we see a band transformed into a newer version of themselves. When talking of this latest release Bonnie said: "We just need to continue being ourselves; that's the only thing that gets you anywhere....

Square One Magazine • 27th July 2024

Vacant Weekend - Something To Fill The Silence — Square One Magazine

Manchester-based indie trio, Vacant Weekend, are back with their highly anticipated EP “Something To Fill The Silence”, due to be released on 26th July.The three members have been away for a year working on other musical endeavours before reuniting to bring fans some great music together. Originally from Cumbria, Vacant Weekend started as school friends who began to shape something real from their joint love of music in 2018.The EP opens with ‘Funny Dad’ and highlights the expressive indie rock...

Square One Magazine • 18th July 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: THE MYSTERINES - AFRAID OF TOMORROWS — Square One Magazine

Having tried their hand at every sub-genre within rock, Afraid Of Tomorrows benefits from a boost in confidence. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Congleton, the Liverpool quartets record feels like the sound of a band who are sure of themselves. They know that they’re here for the long-haul and they know exactly what they’re good at. ‘Junkyard Angel’ is the most mainstream rock song on the record with a throbbing rhythm meanwhile ‘Goodbye Sunshine’ sticks to that grungy sound classic r...

Square One Magazine • 15th July 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: STONE - FEAR LIFE FOR A LIFETIME — Square One Magazine

Having set the tone for what was to come with 2022’s and 2023’s punkadonk EP installments, STONE have finally dropped their debut album, Fear Life For A Lifetime; although their recent offering strays slightly from their past, it’s obvious that what makes the Liverpool quartet so special is still shining through. The past two years have seen the band - consisting of frontman Fin Powers, guitarist Elliot Gil, bassist Sarah Surrage, and drummer Alex Smith - make an impact in the industry as they’v...

Square One Magazine • 21st June 2024

THE MYSTERINES - AFRAID OF TOMORROWS —

Afraid of Tomorrows, the latest album by The Mysterines, is a brave leap forward that shows off the band’s growth and depth. Frontwoman Lia Metcalfe delivers an amazing performance, her raw lyrics diving into darker themes of guilt and paranoia. The album’s exploration of these complex emotions is encapsulated in its powerful lead single, ‘Stray’, which is full of an energy that sets the tone for what’s to come. From the opening track, ‘The Last Dance,’ the album seems to have an overarching

Melan Magazine • 3rd May 2024

MP Dawn Butler: What I’ve learned about breaking barriers and inspiring change - Melan Magazine

‘A Purposeful Life’ by trailblazing MP Dawn Butler talks about what has inspired and motivated her to persevere in the face of oppression. “Lying is a big thing for me. And so I wasn’t going to be a part of the lie,” said Labour MP Dawn Butler talking about her now infamous decision to call Boris Johnson a liar in parliament. In her memoir ‘A Purposeful Life’ Dawn talks openly about just how much of a big thing lying really is to her. In the week of the book’s release, we caught up with her to

Square One Magazine • 31st October 2023

THE MENZINGERS - SOME OF IT WAS TRUE —

The Menzingers’ reputation definitely precedes them in the punk rock scene despite not being the most mainstream of artists. They are a constant reminder that the scene is alive, well beyond the mainstays and radio-friendly acts we hear so much from today, and have seen them perfect their profession as they work their way through infectious albums one after the other. 2017’s After the Party was a real milestone for The Menzingers - its choruses were top-notch and the relatable lyrics were spot o

Square One Magazine • 31st October 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: Starbenders - Take Back the Night —

Is it glam rock? Is it goth? Is it punk? No, it’s all of the above or at least it's trying to be. The question is, does it succeed? The ‘it’ in question is Atlanta band Starbenders' third record Take Back The Night. Be warned before listening to this album, it is not for the faint at heart as it takes a deep dive into some pretty dark days for the band, but then hey, that's rock ‘n’ roll. It can be said that this group of extraordinary musicians have definitely been to the school of rock. They

Square One Magazine • 31st October 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS - LOST LIGHTS —

Emo nostalgia is big business these days with many older emo’s screaming “It was never a phase mom!” and handing over fistfuls of cash to relieve the glory days of the genre. Whether that is buying anniversary albums or attending reunion concerts the popularity of the genre is on the rise. Bring on the kings of emo, Hawthorne Heights, with their new EP Lost Lights. The question everyone’s thinking though is, can they still cut it? Will these tracks ever be as infamous as the emo anthem ‘Ohio is

Square One Magazine • 11th September 2023

REVIEW: HARMONY - DYSTOPIA GIRL —

The music video for ‘Good Things Take Time’ sets up the character of the singer's 'dystopia girl'. Harmony takes on the role of a preacher and delivers a church service to a congregation of true-to-themselves baddies in praise of their being hot and making it through tough times, and she leads them into hopping into the back of a truck and spending the day on misadventures filled with esoteric dalliances that make one feel alive. The single glimpses into moments of spiralling fatalism but shines

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar • 5th September 2023

“We were being shot with arrows and stabbed in the back from every angle” Greta Van Fleet on how they felt about being called 'derivative'

When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more. Greta Van Fleet have opened up about the criticism the band received when starting out, not least the accusations that they were derivative and copying classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin. However, the band feel they have since worked hard to earn the respect of music fans that once slated them. • READ MORE: “It’s probably the most fun we’ve ever had” – Greta Van Fleet on

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar • 4th September 2023

Andertons to start “declaring any personal financial interests” in products featured in videos following ASA complaints

When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more. Lee Anderton has confirmed that there were multiple complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about the promotion of Victory Amps in Andertons videos in the last week, and that going forward he will declare “any personal financial interests” in any future videos made promoting said brands. • READ MORE: The Big Review: is the Victory Sheriff the ultimate Mar

Square One Magazine • 3rd September 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: THE WORD ALIVE - HARD RESET —

The Word Alive have been around for along time and they have found their place within the scene with hard work, resilience and the ability to adapt. After countless releases the band share their seventh, Hard Reset, an album that will be exactly that - a reset of what we know and already love about the band. When talking about the album vocalist Telle Smith said, “We wanted to take the essence of the band—the heaviness, the atmospherics, the experimental elements, and the melodic side—and put e

Melan Magazine • 30th August 2023

Exhibitions, theatre and much more: Where to go and what to do this summer - Melan Magazine

Summertime is here and whatever the weather there is always something to do. If you need a little inspiration on where to go and what to do, check the Melan Magazine guide for some of the best things to do this summer. This summer at Somerset House an exhibition, BLACK VENUS, is on display examining Black women’s historical representation and shifting legacy in visual culture. Curated by Aindrea Emelife, the inspired exhibition brings together the work of 18 Black women and non-binary artists.

Square One Magazine • 25th August 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: HOT MILK - A CALL TO THE VOID —

In music reviews, it’s often said that an album is long-awaited but it seems like for this particular record that is an understatement. The scene has been waiting with bated breath to hear the debut album from Hot Milk for quite some time. They’ve given us three self-produced EPs to date each one more addictive than the last, with a constant stream of releases. The band want us to know that amongst these releases and other accomplishments they have been “giving themselves space to find themselv

Square One Magazine • 21st August 2023

ANNE-MARIE - UNHEALTHY —

Before listeners know it, they’re propelled into the much-radio-played ‘PSYCHO’ featuring Aitch. An interpolation of the 90’s hit ‘Mambo No.5’ creates what is a scarily catchy song. So once you hear it, it’s likely to be stuck in your head for a long time. But that doesn't make it a particularly great song, just a persistent one! It's not the only catchy song to borrow from others' music, ‘OBSESSED’ is one such example of lifting musical classic Oliver’s ‘I’d Do Anything’ and using familiar lyr

Square One Magazine • 21st August 2023

POINT NORTH - PREPARE FOR DESPAIR —

Point North has finally brought us the much-awaited sophomore album or rather, unleashed it on us. The album is much heavier than you may expect from the trio, Prepare For Despair has a dark streak that's satisfyingly catchy. The band have no regrets about going for a heavier sound, in fact, it seems like the most natural progression for them. “We’ve always been an ever-changing band,” vocalist Jon Lundin shares. “Every release holds its own spot in our discography. Lately, I’ve produced a lot

Square One Magazine • 7th August 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: SLACKRR - SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE —

We live in a complicated world, things are ever-changing and nothing is straightforward anymore. If only we could go back to simpler times when songs had that feel-good factor, music was for dancing to and pop-punk was pure. Never fear, SLACKRR is here with a new album, Set The Night On Fire. The album, their third full length, opens up with a strong track that immediately drags the listener into their world and sets them up for the rest of the record. The title track tune starts with some supp

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