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If a mod revival gets in full swing, this band hope to be on one of the front scooters.

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The magnificent second album from Halifax’s post-rockers L.O.E is a tale of turning adversity into triumph, because when facing uncertainty, doubt and pain, sometimes the best thing to do is plug in, crank it up, and get lost in the music. But does Chiaroscuro mark the height of their powers or is their room to grow? We caught up with the band to find out.

Dour power from Type O Negative and Crowbar men