Apr 162026
 

(Andy Synn offers up three more prime Brtish exports for you to enjoy)

Like I’ve said before, we like to keep you guessing here at NCS, which is why after spending the start of the week covering riff-happy ragers from At The Gates and Inherit the Curse I’ve decided to dedicate the end of the week to three UK-based bands who err more towards the expressive, progressive, and/or atmospheric side of the musical spectrum.

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Oct 092024
 

(Andy Synn presents three more prime cuts of British beef for you to gorge yourselves on)

What’s that? Another “Best of British”? The second in as many weeks?

That’s right, and I’ve even got my next one in the works already (though that won’t be until next month).

And, hey, you might even see some more music from yours truly out before then as well, which will hopefully also add to this year’s bumper crop of killer British bands.

Until then, however, let’s see what the new album from HeriotLowen, and Sugar Horse (all out now) have to offer, shall we?

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Sep 232021
 

(Andy Synn would like to remind you that while his country may be regressing, their music scene definitely isn’t)

In case you haven’t been keeping up with the news, the good ol’ UK is currently, well… fucked… especially when it comes to international relations and trade with other countries.

Thankfully, however, our homegrown music scene is as strong as it’s ever been, which is why I’m here today to recommend three recent releases which are well worth importing into your ears.

And I won’t even charge you anything for the privilege.

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