Forterra Magazine

16/05/2022

Hilariously absurd and brilliantly blunt, we explore the wonders of Craic Boi Mental, an MC like no other 🇮🇪

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Words by Frederick Mackay Hilariously absurd and brilliantly blunt, we explore the wonders of Craic Boi Mental, an MC like no other. Craic Boi Mental, an autistic Irish MC and Producer who’s been m…

13/05/2022

FORTERRA INTRODUCING: Snowy, Reek0 & 3vs

This week we explore three exciting grime and hip-hop artists who are pushing boundaries and bringing a unique sound to the UK.

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This week we explore three exciting grime and hip-hop artists who are pushing boundaries and bringing a unique sound to the UK. Snowy – Proper Nottingham born, Snowy is our first pick with notable …

11/05/2022

Formed in Brighton, Keg present their latest single ‘Kids’ channelling much of their humour and power despite missing some of that off-the-wall eccentricity found on previous releases...

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Words by Frederick Mackay Formed in Brighton, Keg present their latest single ‘Kids’ channelling much of their humour and power despite missing some of that off-the-wall eccentricity found on previ…

08/05/2022

'Constructed as a reflection of the dizzying bewilderment felt during the transitionary period between childhood and adulthood, post-punk band STONE employ a somewhat juxtaposing tonality...'

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Words by Max Croker Constructed as a reflection of the dizzying bewilderment felt during the transitionary period between childhood and adulthood, post-punk band STONE employ a somewhat juxtaposing…

07/05/2022

Held at the Gloucester Guildhall last Thursday, Glos Rocks brought new colour to the city hosting some of the UK’s most exciting rock acts.

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Held at the Gloucester Guildhall last Thursday, Glos Rocks brought new colour to the city hosting some of the UK’s most exciting rock act. Credit: Joshua Shelley-Sak Gloucester is the largest town …

07/05/2022

NEW REVIEW: Gag Salon - 'My Gun'

'a boisterous offering, traversing through chaotic vocal reptation and frantic guitar passages...'

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Gag Salon present their latest single ‘My Gun’, a boisterous offering, traversing through chaotic vocal repetition and frantic guitar passages. After my introduction to the band with their debut si…

04/05/2022

Forterra Introducing: Gag Salon, The Byker Grove Fan Club & Tramhaus

On this weeks Forterra Introducing we have three fantastic post-punk bands all bringing their own twist on the style.

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On this weeks Forterra Introducing we have three fantastic post-punk bands all bringing their own twist on the style. Gag Salon – Horses Sharp, rhythmic guitar opens this witty debut track from G…

30/04/2022

NEW REVIEW: - 'Ain't No Thief'

'aggressively eccentric lyricism which is both comical and confrontational works excellently with the stampede of industrial instrumentation...'

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Impossible to define and brilliantly bizarre, Vi**ra Boys present their latest single ‘Ain’t No Thief’ Post-punk mainstays, Vi**ra Boys have an addictive obscurity, with a bass-driven sound, …

27/04/2022

NEW REVIEW: Sprints - 'Modern Job EP'

Blunt, honest and brimming with attitude ‘Modern Job’ is the latest EP from one of Dublin’s most exciting bands, Sprints.

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Blunt, honest and brimming with attitude ‘Modern Job’ is the latest EP from one of Dublin’s most exciting bands, Sprints. ‘Modern Job’ follows a string of singles, with the track ‘How Does The Stor…

27/04/2022

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25/04/2022

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In this, the first iteration of Forterra Introducing, the series that highlights exciting artists I’ve recently discovered and provides it with spotlight, this weeks focus is on post-punk and indie.

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In this, the first iteration of Forterra Introducing, the series that highlights exciting artists I’ve recently discovered and provides it with spotlight, this weeks focus is on post-punk and…

23/04/2022

NEW REVIEW: Fontaines D.C - Roman Holiday

'This latest single has a psychedelic feel to it...'

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Irish post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C have made a splash in the last 3 years with their raw debut ‘Dogrel’ an energetic album and the first introduction to front man, Grian Chatten’s poetic delivery…

21/04/2022

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