Lande Hekt of Exeter indie punk trio, Muncie Girls, has recorded a collection of seven songs which she’ll be releasing as an EP on November 15. Titled Gigantic Disappointment, these songs were recorded with Ben David of The Hard Aches at his studio on top of a hill in Cudlee Creek, which is in the Adelaide Hills in Australia. “It was the first time I’ve ever played all the instruments on a recording before,” says Lande. “We recorded a guide guitar track and then I recorded the drums along to that, then bass, then guitar, then vocals, then extras. It was 37 degrees every day and the studio is self-sustainable so it was nice to be drinking rain water, but it was warm rain water. Every day two kangaroos would come to the house and stare at us.” 

The first single to be released is ‘Carpet’, a song “about the weird feelings you get when your friends move away. It’s also about old habits and wishing you could stand up for yourself more.” Experimenting with ‘80s influences, and with Replacements and Sleater-Kinney on repeat, Lande opened herself up to experimenting with different sounds and approaches, whilst still coming up with some typically poignant, catchy, and ultimately classic compositions. 

The EP is about trying to exist in a truly horrible world and trying to be a good person (and often not succeeding), it’s about tackling anxiety and long distance relationships, it’s about quitting drinking and feeling isolated, it’s about prioritising getting your own shit together over dating. “I did a lot of traveling and touring when I recorded Gigantic Disappointment, so time was often either dragging or suspended,” says Lande, continuing “The first song I wrote for the release - ‘The Future’ - references climate change and how we are all running out of time.” 

Tour Dates w/ Soot Sprite: 

Mon 18th November - Bristol at The Exchange 

Tues 19th November - Exeter at The Cavern 

Thurs 21st November - Brighton at Rossi Ba 

Christian metal isn't something I actively seek out but good music is good music. Heavy, melodic, London metallers, Confessions Of A Traitor have released new track 'Myra' featuring Ryan Kirby, vocalist of US metalcore band Fit For A King, alongside an emotional accompanying music video.

"Loss is an unfortunate part of life, the damage of losing someone so young to cancer is irreparable. Strength is often born in the silence of suffering. ‘Myra’ aims to spread the message that even in the darkest of times, your faith can help you to carry on." says Confessions Of A Traitor vocalist Stephen MacConville of the new track that is lyrically very personal to him. "In terms of the video we wanted to show that even with loss that person will always be with you, in your thoughts and the decisions you make as a result of the impact of their life on yours," he adds.

'Myra' is the third track to be released from the band's upcoming debut album, Guided, which is out on October 18 via Sliptrick Records. The 12-track record was recorded, mixed and mastered by Myroslav Borys of Jigsaw Audio in Derby.

The album is a musical exploration and a refinement of the band's journey so far, filled with the energy of their live performance, raw heaviness, and the soaring melodic sing-along hooks that the band has gained notoriety for. Lyrically, it is an expression of the positive elements of our dark psyche and the trials that we all eventually have to endure. The band's intention with ‘Guided’ is to spread the message of belief and self-worth, and leave the listener knowing that there will always be hope.