Tom Hersey, Journalist

The Folks Of Boris Are Seriously Dedicated To Their Craft

"At that time we had day jobs, so after work finished at 10pm, we'd be in the practice studio jamming and recording, and kept repeating the process."

Why Scott Kannberg No Longer Fears His Own Honesty

"When I was younger I was afraid of my lyrics, so I would shroud them in mystery."

Neurosis On Making Music To Help Make Sense Of This "Crazy World"

"The sonic quest is lifelong."

The Music 2016 Writers' Poll: Tom Hersey

Live Review: Peaches, Black Cracker, Habits

"Who else are you going to see climbing over the crowd in an oversized pink merkin?"

Live Review: Raised Fist, Provoke, She Cries Wolf

"[They play] with a ferocity most bands in their early 20s wouldn't be able to match."

Live Review: Method Man & Redman, DJ Disaster, DJ Maxwell

"Between songs they're joking like they're getting prepared to shoot that 'How High' sequel."

Live Review: PUP, Bugs

"When the crowd surfers launch themselves on top of the pit you can see the huge shit-eating grins plastered across their faces."

Live Review: DJ House Shoes, Rohan The Intern, Where Two, P∆WRLS0L

"It seems like every record he throws on gets a cheer from at least one pocket of the crowd."

Live Review: King Of The North, The Iron Eye, Hobo Magic, Smoking Martha

"Higgs' guitar hits you in the solar plexus and then rumbles around your guts like an iffy curry."