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50 ISSUE 102 / 2017 INDIE Hope & Glory disaster festival didn't reimburse its customers, so tickets sales company Skiddle did it for them. The festival took place on August 5th - 6th, with a modest yet promising line up from the likes of James, Razorlight, The Pigeon Detectives and many more across the two-day festival that took place in Liverpool. Despite the expectation of a fun filled weekend, many were, in fact, met with huge queues, set cuts due to bad time management, overcrowding and even the whole of Sunday being cancelled. Organiser Lee O' Hanlon was questioned about refunds for those who had forked out £90 for the disastrous weekend, in which his reply was "ticket purchasers should consult the company they purchased from." With such a lack of response from Hope & Glory festival itself, ticket supplier Skiddle stepped in to save the day, refunding Sunday ticket holders a full refund and giving 50% back to weekend ticket holders. NEWS: HOPE & GLORY DISASTER FESTIVAL SAVED BY SKIDDLE ALBUM OF THE MONTH: CHILDHOOD Universal High is Childhood's 8th studio album, and it's their brightest attempt to date, it shows how a band can evolve and flourish within a matter of years. Flooding with endorphins, Universal High projects exactly what it says on the tin: old school, nostalgic, feel-good vibes surge through on through. South London lad, writer, vocalist and life blood of Childhood Ben Romans- Hopcraft still exudes the ice-cold ambience with that little bit of edge every frontman would die for. Ben brings the bold attitude and heart to Childhoods sound, as well as expelling silky, falsetto vocals that tend to fall under psychedelic rock. Never too far from funk with its 80's electric synth, yet still strongly receding in a rock strong outfit full of guitar heavy moments. This is a representation of how Childhood have grown up. 'Cameo' is by far the best example of this as the stand out track. The assembly is elegant, slowly bubbling over, and climaxing with an impactful, filling finish. 'Californian Light' also grabs us, seeping onto the playlist with lively beats and a video to inspire a lot of dancing. Universal High is a grooving step in the right direction. TRACK OF THE MONTH: BULLY Bully return fiery as ever with their newest single. Bully burst onto the scene in 2015 with their debut album Feels Like. Together with guitarist Clayton Parker, Reece Lazarus on bass and Alice Bognanno on vocals, they made a debut album which received unanimous critical acclaim. Now the band have announced their next album, Losing; and with a short and definably not sweet single, 'Feel the Same' to get the ball rolling. Surges of uneasy riffs flow through listeners as we feel a slither of the sound to be expected on their up and coming EP this October on the 20th. As the crackles of punk quake through the track that only spans an urgent 2.22, we recognise Bully's signature sound of built-up angered bass laced with angelic, yet heavy vocals. This album's opener wins by spitting fury in such a small space. Hard Lines Lucky Soul Sacred Hearts Club Foster The People Mike Krol Is Never Dead Mike Krol Jen Cloher Jen Cloher Snow The New Year We Rule The Universe The Beach Bullies Crown Of Sparrows Monk Parker Cold Across My Skin Fronds Alpha Female Mane The Jesus & Mary Chain The Pocket Gods Rainer Maria Rainer Maria Popular Manipulations The Districts NEW RELEASES

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