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SAOSIN – ALONG THE SHADOW

There's not much else to say about this album except that well, it's simply awesome. And if post-hardcore is your thing, then you may just agree.

Slam Dunk 2016 Review – Part One

Slam Dunk festival celebrated its tenth birthday this year with a monster party! With a diverse line-up including Panic! At the Disco, Of Mice & Men, Hellions, Blood Youth, As It Is, Yellowcard and many more, it was one not to be missed! Four writers (including myself at the Midlands) attended over the course of the weekend and give their views below!

Truck Festival 2016 – 6 Bands You NEED To See!

It’s now June, and that means that Truck Festival is next month! AltCorner team member Ruby has put together two bands for each day that we think you NEED to see!

The Cult Of Dom Keller announce new album and stream first single

Heavy-psych scorchers The Cult of Dom Keller (TCODK) are set to release their third album with esteemed London label Fuzz Club (A Place To Bury Strangers, Dead Skeletons)

Mitch Emery Takes on The A-Z Questionaire Challenge

Mitch Emery is the type of Singer/Songwriter for those who don't usually like Singer/Songwriters, this is a guy who looks like that guy from that band you can't remember the name of but, remember really liking. IF you take Green Day, My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy, blend with Damien Rice and Glen Hansard, garnish with a sprinkling of Hip-Hop and a healthy dollop of lively stage persona. You now have yourself a Mitch Emery.

INTRODUCING: BODYHEAT

Essex isn't usually known for it's indie/emo offerings but this time it's been kind and given us the gift of Bodyheat. Coming in strong with their debut single, 'Hold On', Bodyheat draws influences from bands like Turnover and Pity Sex whilst still very much sounding unique and fresh.

Architects – All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us

Architects, are a five piece hardcore band from Brighton, formed over a decade ago back in 2004, the band have now finally released their epic seventh album, 'All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us.' And if you're a big fan of their previous album, 'Lost Forever // Lost Together' then you'll definitely be a fan of this eleven track killer.

Bands You Cannot Miss At 2000 Trees Festival 2016 Part One!

We thought that we would help you out solving the ‘Who Should I See’ conundrum by providing you a 'Bands You Cannot Miss At 2000 Trees Festival 2016' guide. Here is the first wave of bands who deserve your attention at the festival...

2000 Trees Festival 2016

Our Coverage of 2000 Trees 2016

Spotlight on: South Wales

South Wales has long been known to supply some of the best rock and metal acts with the likes of Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, The Blackout, Kids in Glass Houses, Funeral For A Friend and Bullet For My Valentine being the major exports. While Wales celebrates the success of these bands, they would not exist had it not been for the underground music scene providing platforms and exposure. So what does South Wales have to offer? Let’s have a little look!

2000 Trees final line-up announcement

2000 Trees festival are celebrating their tenth birthday in style! The already incredible line-up has now been completed with the announcement of the final three bands and the acoustic stage.

AltCorner Presents AltTape Volume 1!

We here at AltCorner work closely with some of the best new upcoming artists around and what better way to showcase these acts than to create an EP of our favourite tracks right now! In our first release of the AltTape, we have chosen eight tracks all of which are more than pleasing on your ear holes! Oh and guess what?! all EIGHT tracks are FREE!

Brand New are back with ‘I Am A Nightmare’

Brand New have returned with their first piece of new material in more than a year. The rock quartet have revealed new track I Am A Nightmare, produced by the band and long-time collaborator Mike Sapone.

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