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From Friday 29 May 2015

Interview: Architects [Slam Dunk 2015]

We caught up with vocalist Sam Carter and guitarist Ali Dean of Architects just before they embarked on a weekend full of Slam Dunk fun. The band were a few hours off headlining the Monster Stage (Leeds O2 Academy), and after bemoaning the fact that PVRIS were playing a

Friday 22 May 2015

Interview: The Kimberly Steaks [May 2015]

In support of their new EP, ‘Chemical Imbalance’, The Kimberly Steaks spoke to Ashley Partridge about the release, the state of Scottish punk and how their sound has changed with new members. Why did you choose to do this EP release so quickly after dropping a full album (‘To Live

Monday 11 May 2015

Interview: We Are The Ocean [May 2015]

Today We Are The Ocean’s eagerly awaited fourth album ‘Ark’ comes out, so we went down to the House of Vans to speak to the whole band – frontman Liam Cromby, bassist Jack Spence, guitarist Alfie Scully and drummer Tommy Whittaker – about what we can expect from the

Friday 08 May 2015

Interview: Blitz Kids [May 2015]

Blitz Kids recently released their catchy new single ‘Keep Swinging’. We spoke to singer Joey James and guitarist Jono Yates about working on new music (expect to hear a new album next year), life on the road, SXSW antics and seizing every opportunity possible. How are you chaps doing? Jono: Very

Thursday 23 April 2015

LIVE: Lower Than Atlantis/ We Are The Ocean/ PVRIS @ Y Plas, Cardiff

Tonight is the first night of tour for Lower Than Atlantis, We Are The Ocean and PVRIS, and the atmosphere is suitably rowdy for such a great line up. There’s been a lot of hype around this tour, and tonight that hype is completely and utterly justified. First up

Wednesday 22 April 2015

Session: I, the Lion – ‘Hold Strong’

Here’s I, The Lion playing ‘Hold Strong’ for us in session. Enjoy!

Wednesday 15 April 2015

LIVE: Young Guns / Blitz Kids @ The Fleece, Bristol

Young Guns have been away for some time now – touring the US, making their new album ‘Ones and Zeros’ – and so this is their first UK headline tour since the end of 2012. This is the first set of shows, before they take a ‘break’ to

Session: Marc Ruvolo – Idling Engines

Here’s Marc Ruvolo singing ‘Idling Engines’ for us in session. Enjoy!

Sunday 12 April 2015

Interview: Billy Talent [April 2015]

The legendary Billy Talent have recently released their greatest hits album, ‘Hits’, but this is by no means the end for them. We spoke to bassist Jon Gallant about the new album they’re working on now, what has kept them together for 21 years, and how they will always pick

Wednesday 08 April 2015

Session: Don Blake – Blake 7

Bolton pop punk band Don Blake played ‘Blake 7’ in session for us. Enjoy!