There are certain books that immediately spark curiosity the moment they arrive, and ’90s Alternative and Philosophy: Modern Rock Meditations is one of them. At Review Zoo, we’re always excited to explore new perspectives on the music that shaped generations, so it was a genuine pleasure to receive a copy of this fascinating new release from Joshua Heter and Richard Greene. For anyone who lived through the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s—or has discovered it long after the decade...

The Pennsylvania metalcore institution are leaning harder into chaos, goth theatrics and industrial aggression on their seventh album, with Decades arriving this July via Roadrunner Records. For a band that built its reputation on horror aesthetics, breakdowns and enough black eyeliner to terrify suburban malls, Motionless In White have shown remarkable staying power. Two decades into their career, the Scranton heavyweights are still finding fresh ways to weaponise metalcore, industrial noise...

Calva Louise: An Immersive Experience That Pulls the Crowd into a Raging Ocean Last night, Review Zoo headed to the heart of Bristol for Calva Louise at Rough Trade. Known for its diverse music culture as both a record store and live venue, Rough Trade felt like the perfect setting for such a well-travelled band. On arrival, the atmosphere carried that familiar “calm before the storm” feeling. The light-hearted vibe of the café bar contrasted with the sea of black band T-shirts, as fans...