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Meet Harper: The 10-year-old taking the metalcore world by storm

From going viral on America’s Got Talent to performing live with Spiritbox, 10-year-old Harper’s incredible roar has impressed judges and metalcore fans alike. Even if, when she first tried screaming, she was shocked to find that “a demon came out”…

Who the hell are Proper.?

Introducing Proper., the explosive trio putting the Black American experience front and centre of their shape-shifting sound…

Pinkshift: From med school to being one of rock’s hottest new noises

Pinkshift’s short journey has already been incredible. Say hello to your new favourite pop-punks – who aren’t really pop-punk…

Hot Strike Summer: You’re supposed to hate strikes – and that’s why you should support them

Janey Starling, co-director of gender justice group Level Up and hellraiser extraordinaire, unpacks why it’s vital we all support industrial strike action – even if it delays your commute to work.

5 movies and TV shows to watch while sweating so, so disgustingly much

It’s, like, horrendously warm at the moment. So cool off by watching this stuff about psychedelics, zombies and lingerie (though not all at the same time).

How Ms. Marvel encouraged me to revisit my Pakistani roots

Disney+ breakout Muslim superhero series Ms. Marvel put me on a path to uncover my family’s partition story to reconnect with my ancestry.

Punks For Autism: Meet the punk veterans changing perceptions and raising money for charity

We meet Steve Lombardo, founder of Punks For Autism, to find out how his punked-up merch is raising funds for children with autism, as well as changing people’s conceptions of the condition.

Yours Truly: “We need honesty in all aspects of our lives. I don’t want to portray something I don’t believe in”

In writing Yours Truly’s new EP, vocalist Mikaila Delgado underwent “this really unglamorous self-discovery”. Now, with the band coming into their own, the singer is determined to show the world who she really is – at all times…

Who the hell is renforshort?

Meet renforshort: the Canadian alt.pop star creating viral anthems through unapologetic storytelling…

Travie McCoy: “I ran through the flames and stomped them out so others could walk through easily”

Ex-Gym Class Heroes leader Travie McCoy takes on the Kerrang! Interview, and recounts a life where racism, addiction and a lack of understanding have forced him to forge his own path…

Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo: “Riptide is a statement that I’m going through something a little different right now”

As Beartooth return with their massive – and happy-sounding! – new single Riptide, Caleb Shomo talks writing sober, album number five, and synchronised dancing…

20 years of By The Way: The album that changed the Chili Peppers

How Los Angeles legends Red Hot Chili Peppers fought to fly from their funk nest to release one of the 21st century’s most iconic records…

5 movies and TV shows to watch while considering entering politics

From hammer-wielding Nordic deities to murderous infants, here’s what you need to be watching this weekend…

“We want people to be confident in themselves – don’t give a f*ck and just do it”: Meet the Running Punks

If you decided that outdoor exercise and punk didn’t mix, then think again. The Running Punks initiative brings together runners of all abilities together under the umbrella of punk independence and individualism, creating a strong, healthy community that’s about so much more than Strava stats…

Bay Watch: Glean

When guitarist Dorian Boucher’s dad Muggs discovered hardcore, that was it. Now, Glean – completed by guitarist-vocalist Andris Barkley and drummer Brady Schiller – are spreading their music through San Diego’s hardcore scene and beyond…

Remembering Live Earth: When the biggest artists on the planet united to urge action on the climate crisis

In an epic 24-hours of live music, the likes of Linkin Park, Metallica and The Beastie Boys supported a stark message on global warming at the monumental Live Earth gathering. We look back on the stadium-straddling environmental event 15 years later...

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