Who are Pierce The Veil’s fans?We head to London’s Alexandra Palace for Pierce The Veil’s biggest-ever UK show to find out who their fans are and what they love most about the San Diego scene overlords…
In pictures: Pierce The Veil’s monumental headline show at London’s Alexandra PalaceDive back in to Pierce The Veil’s biggest-ever UK headline show with our exclusive gallery.
STONE: Meet the Scouse alt.rock upstarts building their own communityHaving spent two years grafting on the live circuit, STONE have built a dedicated following all around the UK. Now, with the announcement of their debut album and a While She Sleeps collab under their belt, it’s time for the alternative world to properly get acquainted with the Liverpool indie-punks…
Bob Vylan: “Our work is never done – the job is never complete”On release day for their sensational third album Humble As The Sun, we get in the van with Bob Vylan as they tear through two sold-out shows, and find a band focused not just on success but how to channel the power of love, community and independence...
Lynks: “Being a queer person – being any person – is complicated. We have moments that are conflicting and challenging”When Lynks first started making music, their entertaining punky alt.pop was all about being “a total escape from life”. But things are getting much more real on debut album ABOMINATION. Tackling topics like queer liberation, religion and shame around sex, the London-via-Bristol star is telling it like it is – while finding power in this honesty…
“As we sat in the garden of a London pub, Kurt’s mood was buoyant…”Over 30 years ago, the world lost Nirvana’s legendary frontman. In celebration of his life, his music, and a legacy that continues to resonate, journalist and music industry legend James Sherry looks back at the Kurt Cobain he encountered…
LØLØ: “Songwriting is therapeutic… I’m my own therapist which is a problem, probably!”Following a trio of breakout EPs, LØLØ is finally gearing up to release her long-awaited debut album in the summer. Here, the Canadian pop-punk star tells us all about it – from her signature self-deprecation to digging deep and getting in touch with what it is to be human…
In pictures: Sprints’ triumphant sold-out show at London’s HeavenIt’s been a monumental year already for Sprints – but judging by their current sold-out UK tour, things are only just getting started…
Graphic Nature: “We’re grateful for everything, because in a second it can be taken away”Just over a year on from their gripping debut album, Kent metallers Graphic Nature are set to out-do themselves with upcoming follow-up Who Are You When No One Is Watching? Despite their undeniable rise, though, behind-the-scenes frontman Harvey Freeman has been battling PTSD, and has experienced a “wake-up call” to truly seize the day…
Zetra: “This has been less ‘in the making’ as it has been ‘in the uncovering’”Having announced their debut album, mysterious synth duo Zetra give a glimpse into its creation, teaming up with Svalbard for new single Starfall, and growing their cult as large as possible…
Between You & Me’s track-by-track guide to new EP SH!T YEAHAhead of its release on Friday, Between You & Me take us inside the tracks – and various moods – on their new EP SH!T YEAH.
In pictures: The Gaslight Anthem’s epic three-night Camden takeoverFrom their new Billie Eilish cover to onstage guest appearances and mixed-up setlists, here’s what went down at The Gaslight Anthem’s triple Roundhouse takeover last week…
Dead Pony: “We’ve been waiting so long to prove ourselves and show the world what we can do”Music can be a powerful tool for political change, but sometimes we forget how much it can help us escape our reality, too. Enter: Dead Pony, and their cinematic debut record exploring everything from zombie apocalypses to mind control…
Cassyette: “In order to evolve and for the scene to have culture, it has to have a bit of everything”Cassyette has plans to dominate 2024. Having set herself up as one of the leaders for a new generation of alt. artists, she’s about to make her ultimate statement with debut album This World Fucking Sucks. We joined her on tour with Bring Me The Horizon to find out about the self-exploration that went into it, and how she wants to help drag music forward…
Wristmeetrazor: “Good art needs to have a bit of pain behind it”On their new album Degeneration, Wristmeetrazor examine misanthropy, hypocrisy and abuse of power. Justin Fornof explains how they got it all out, via a trip to a cabin in the woods…
Gen And The Degenerates: “Our songs always come with a positive spin or a sense of humour”With so many reasons to be angry, it’s hard to look on the bright side. Unless you’re brilliantly fun UK punks Gen And The Degenerates – then it’s all you can do…
