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FelixThe1st is all about purpose

After ditching an early dancing career to break into music, FelixThe1st already has a MOBO Award and millions of streams to his name. And with his debut solo project I Hope You Never Fit In, the London artist is now more focused than ever on leaving a lasting impression for years to come…

While She Sleeps: “We’ve been grinding for a long time, and we’re in a really good place”

For almost 20 years, While She Sleeps have given everything to achieve their dream. Through multiple throat surgeries, untold miles travelled, and restructuring the very business in which they operate, a lifetime of grit and graft is paying off. And with new album SELF HELL, they’re poised to take the next step in their constant, unwavering ascendancy by any means necessary…

In pictures: RØRY’s triumphant sold-out show at London’s Electric Ballroom

“I will never, ever forget this night”: RØRY sold out London’s Electric Ballroom last week – here’s what it looked like…

“This keeps me sane, I have to do this”: Meet Orbit Culture, the band Matt Heafy is calling the future of metal

Trivium and Machine Head love them, and their UK tour has sold out – we hooked up with Orbit Culture to find out how it feels to be metal’s next great band…

Lovebreakers: “The world needs bands and guitar music more than ever”

With Green Day’s seal of approval and a sound that embraces “timeless” rock’n’roll, Lovebreakers are ready to, well, break. K! meets the Birmingham punks to talk new album Wonder, supporting their heroes, and winning everyone over…

“I had my teeth knocked out seven times”: Your favourite bands remember their best (and worst) part-time jobs

From sleeping in call centres to crying in soft plays to arguing with old women in Ben & Jerry’s, these are some of the more memorable and surreal part-time jobs of IDLES, High Vis, Militarie Gun and more…

meth.: Intentionally uncomfortable extremity that will leave you with an odd feeling of euphoria

Don’t be fooled by their appearance, Chicago extreme experimental heavyists meth. are as claustrophobic and uncomfortable as music gets. As they explain what’s gone into their album, SHAME, it’s easy to see why...

From punk lullabies to creating their own anthems: How Noah And The Loners started young on being one of the UK’s most exciting new bands

Noah And The Loners’ new EP A Desolate Warning is very good. But what do you expect when they’ve been around this stuff since they were toddlers?

AEW’s Darby Allin: The 10 songs that changed my life

All Elite Wrestling daredevil Darby Allin tells us about having his young mind blown by Circle Jerks, wanting to hear Amebix as he heads to the ring, and getting pumped up on punk as he prepares for a hike to the top of the world…

Blind Channel: “In Finland you’re told not to follow your dream – we want to be the biggest band in the world”

With sold-out arena shows and conquering tours of the U.S. and Europe under their belts, the wider world is finally waking up to Blind Channel. On the eve of new album Exit Emotions, we head to the belly of the beast in Helsinki, and find a band dead-set on global domination…

Mannequin Pussy: “Repression of your personal freedom is a cardinal sin of humanity – it means everything to us”

Mannequin Pussy are done with love. Done with politics. Done with the status quo. On new album I Got Heaven, we find the Philly four-piece taking on ideas of identity and insidious social norms, and finally coming to terms with the fact that sometimes you’re better off alone if it means a better you…

Heather Baron-Gracie: “From day one I’ve had the grandest ambitions for Pale Waves, and I always will”

Having transitioned from slinky synthpop into the far punchier world of pop-punk with thumping third album Unwanted, globe-straddling Manchester quartet Pale Waves are long overdue their Slam Dunk debut this year. As vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie explains, arriving at one of the UK’s most riotous festivals is just the next step towards total domination…

“I’m really glad that we got back to that playfulness, there was no pressure to write the perfect record”: Inside Les Savy Fav’s long overdue sixth album, Oui, LSF

New York art-punks Les Savy Fav are back with their first full-length in 14 years in the form of Oui, LSF. A record that rages from playful to painful, and everything in between, bassist Syd Butler and vocalist Tim Harrington take us inside its inception and why now is the right time to make their return…

“This band is therapy, family, fun, work… it’s all together for us”: Blackout Problems on new album RIOT, the power of personal progression and standing up for what’s right

Blackout Problems have ideas, some grandiose, some personal, but they’re all wrapped up in new album RIOT. To dig into the record and what’s really inspiring the German electropunks, we headed to Belgium to find a band reckoning with everything from the departure of a member to complete environmental collapse…

From custom creepers to hardcore fleeces: The best in alternative style this month

Spring is just around the corner and your wardrobe needs some serious attention. Allow K!’s resident style advisor to guide you through what’s hot this month – from Fred Durst nostalgia to high-end goth couture…

The People Vs. Ash Costello: New Years Day’s vocalist on finding confidence, making music for Rhea Ripley, and her odd choice of comfort movie

Ahead of New Years Day’s fifth album Half Black Heart, we invite you to become honorary K! interviewers and find answers to all those questions about Ash Costello that have been keeping you up at night…

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