The Gaslight Anthem – ‘The ’59 Sound Sessions’

Ten years after the initial release of their album, ‘The ’59 Sound’, The Gaslight Anthem are offering fans an insight into the process behind its creation. The new release, which consists of eight demos and one cover from that time, comes with an accompanying booklet filled with photos and

Panic! at the Disco – ‘Pray For the Wicked’

It can’t have been easy to write a follow up to the Grammy nominated Death of a Bachelor, but Brendon Urie – now known for his determination to keep Panic! at the Disco alive – has persevered. While ‘Pray For the Wicked’ might not have the same pizzazz of

LIVE: You Me At Six @ Keele SU

It may have been their first live show since November last year, but for the duration of the 90-minute pre-Download Festival set, You Me At Six were anything but rusty. Supported by Bath-based band Decade, the room was thick with moisture long before YMAS took to the stage, a great

LIVE: Camden Rocks Festival 2018

For the 7th year of Camden Rocks, the organisers pulled out all the stops to curate a diverse and impressive line-up that was sure to please rock fans of all ages. Whether you were there for punk, classic rock, or alternative there was something for everyone. The Punktastic team

Mayday Parade – ‘Sunnyland’

When bands release outstanding debut albums, there’s always a concern that they’ll spend the rest of their careers struggling to top it. If you ask any fan of Mayday Parade what their favourite album is, they will in all likelihood respond with ‘A Lesson In Romantics’, the band’s very

LIVE: Twin Atlantic @ The Waterfront, Norwich

If you’ve never experienced a Twin Atlantic headline show then it’s time to rectify the situation. The Norwich crowd was sufficiently warmed up by the time both supporting acts Bellevue Days and The Pale White had finished their sets, and yet nothing could have prepared anyone in the packed

Camden Rocks Festival Preview

After completely selling out in 2016, Camden Rocks is back for its 7th year with over 200 bands playing 20+ venues across one of London’s hippest areas. Camden is home to some of the most iconic London venues, many of which are frequented by up and coming talent, making

LIVE: Lower Than Atlantis @ Watford Colosseum

As with most hometown shows, Lower Than Atlantis’ performance at Watford Colosseum was always destined to be something special. While it certainly wasn’t all smooth sailing, the band hastily moved past any hurdles, putting on a relentlessly energetic and entertaining performance from start to finish. Main support came in the

LIVE: Tonight Alive @ KOKO, London

With it being International Women’s Day, it only made sense that London’s KOKO saw a sold out crowd come together to celebrate one of the most powerful and inspirational women in the pop-punk scene.  Alongside her 3 bandmates, Jenna McDougall fiercely commanded the stage, combining an

The Front Bottoms are ‘Going Grey’