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From Monday 09 February 2015

Fort Hope – ‘Fort Hope’

After the success of their debut Courage (released in early 2014), Fort Hope have returned with its follow-up. A self-titled record that is going to turn heads, batter eardrums and cause an absolute storm live. ‘Crosses (and so we dig)’ delicately begins this EP; a tranquil piano melody is

Wednesday 04 February 2015

LIVE: Funeral for a Friend / No Bragging Rights / Creeper @ Electric Ballroom

Fourteen years as a band is an achievement on many levels and being known as one of the most hard-working and honest bands the UK has to offer is a reputation not many are lucky to be labelled with. But, that’s what you get when you’re Funeral for

Tuesday 20 January 2015

 Storm The Sky – ‘Permanence’

If there’s one thing that Australians do well, it’s their music scene. For years they have been churning out the best new bands this world has to offer, everyone from Tonight Alive, to I Killed The Prom Queen, Parkway Drive and some band called 5 Seconds of Summer

Sunday 21 December 2014

Interview: Fort Hope [December 2014]

We’re here on the final night of tour. What have been your highlights from the last three weeks? Simon: The whole tour has been a highlight really. That’s such a generic answer! Simon: It’s not generic! Jon: The best shows have been Newcastle, Bristol and Manchester by miles, and last night (London) was

Monday 15 December 2014

Paramore – ‘Self-Titled (Deluxe Edition)’

Paramore dominated 2013 with the release of their highly anticipated, fourth studio album. The album gained widespread success with singles ‘Still Into You’ and ‘Ain’t It Fun’ pushing the band higher and higher up the pop charts, whilst still retaining that rock edge. The past year has seen

Saturday 06 December 2014

LIVE: Mallory Knox / FrnkIero and the Cellabration / Moose Blood / Fort Hope @ Electric Ballroom, London

Four bands, three weeks and a whole bunch of new records to try and squeeze into half-hour sets. Mallory Knox have hit the road with two of the UK’s hottest new acts and an old emo heartthrob to

Thursday 04 December 2014

LIVE: The Wilde / Cardinal @ Surya, London

It’s November, it’s cold and it’s wet. But a small band from Yorkshire have travelled eight-hours from Glasgow to play in London this evening, so it’d be a little cruel not to attend. Having just released their debut EP, The Wilde have hit the road for just over

Friday 28 November 2014

LIVE: A Day To Remember @ The Barfly, Camden

Their UK tour didn’t get off to a fine start, with the first show being called off midway through due to a fan falling from the venue balcony, but that hasn’t wavered A Day To Remember’s performances thus far. Having dominated huge venues across the country over the

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Interview: Cancer Bats [November 2014]

Having just announced their fifth studio album, ‘Searching For Zero’, and confirmed they will be embarking on a UK tour with hardcore pals While She Sleeps, we caught up with Cancer Bats at the relatively new House of Vans in London to get the lowdown on the record,

Monday 27 October 2014

LIVE: Climates / Acres / Create to Inspire @ O2 Islington Academy 2

It’s a soggy Wednesday evening and those that have gathered inside the O2 Islington Academy 2 appear tired and uninterested. Clearly the only way to fix that is to witness three of the best upcoming UK hardcore bands completely blow the ears off everyone in attendance. First up are