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Prawn to tour UK and Europe with The Flatliners

Prawn are set to return to the UK and mainland Europe across the Autumn with The Flatliners! The US emo-rockers previously headed to our shores for two tours with Gnarwolves, Brighter and Hindsights d=following the release of their last album Kingfisher in 2014. The quintet have recently been in the studio so we may get […]

In Hearts Wake reveal video for Nomad!

In Hearts Wake have revealed the video for new single Nomad. The track is taken from their recently released album Ark. The video was filmed in Melbourne this year and features female friends and fans of the band in the pit for a special message which the band explains; “For far too long, heavy music […]

Stone Sour reveal video for Somebody Stole My Eyes!

Following the release of new record Hydrograd, Stone Sour have revealed the video for new single Somebody Stole My Eyes! The 360° video was shot at Sphere Studios in North Hollywood, the same venue where Hydrograd was recorded. Check it out below; Stone Sour have also added a second London date to their recently announced […]

AltCorner Summer Playlist

Summer is here, just about, and here at AltCorner we are well and truly making the most of any sunshine that comes our way. But what is summer without a great soundtrack to go with it? Here is our run down of some of the essential tracks you should get on your summer playlist. 1 […]

Music and Me – Sam Johnston

It’s time to get to know Sam Johnston review at AltCorner! We set Sam 10 questions about his musical likes, guilty pleasures and what music means to him! How would you describe your taste in music? For me you have to have an open mind and be able to think objectively and as I’ve got older, […]

It’s a time of Tranquil for Vanity as they announce new EP!

Brit metallers Vanity have revealed details of their new EP! Perspective // Empathy is set for release on September 22. The Londoners, formerly Vanity Draws Blood, have been creating a name for themselves since their 2012 formation and are widely loved throughout the UK and Europe. Perspective // Empathy sees the band’s atmospheric and haunting sound […]

Tom Lumley talks about Running From Our Lives!

Cambridge singer-songwriter Tom Lumley has revealed the video for new single Running From Our Lives! The track is the second to be taken from debut EP Dream City (out now) and comes following shows with The Hunna and The Sherlocks. Tom says of the track; “Running From Our Lives is such an important song for […]

Forever Still announced to play Bloodstock and new album update!

Danish rockers Forever Still haven’t had much time to relax as they’ve been working on new music following their hugely successful tour with Children Of Bodom! But before they can get into the studio to put down the tracks, they have the small matter of taking to the stage at Bloodstock Open Air! The band […]

Third Culture Kings reveal Flamingo!

If you’re a fan of the likes of The Velvet Underground or Leonard Cohen then you’ll be intrigued by Third Culture Kings! The band have released their new single Flamingo, taken from debut record Is That Light You Carry? (August 18). The track mixes rock guitars with ambience and creates a track fit for a […]

Feature – Download Festival Awards

Another month has passed and so have so many more festivals. We had a great time at this years Download Festival; sun and so many bands! Head of Reviews Lizi gives us her run down of some of the highlights in Alt Corner’s Festival Awards for Download. Best band performance – Motionless in White totally […]

Every Time I Die announce UK and European tour!

They’re one of our favourite bands and smashed performances at festivals across the UK and Europe and now New York metalcorers Every Time I Die have revealed they will be hitting the UK and Europe for a full tour! The band will be joined by Comeback Kid, Knocked Loose and Higher Power. Check out the […]

Lightscape don’t want to Live In Fear

Brit alt-rockers Lightscapes have revealed their new single Live In Fear and it’s poignant message! The band say; “‘Live in Fear’ was written in light of the Paris terror attacks and has coincidentally become very poignant once again at the time of this release, due to recent events. The premise of the song is to […]

New Volume to support I Am Giant on UK tour!

London based rockers New Volume have been announced as support for I Am Giant‘s upcoming UK tour! The trio’s blend of alt-rock will get you dancing as well as thinking with their electronic-tinged tunes. Born in South Africa, they journeyed to London to pursue a musical dream and have supported the likes of Young Guns […]

COVE reveal video for Solis!

Kent hardcore crew COVE have revealed the video for new single Solis! The band explain of the track; “The meaning of the song Solis is subjective to the listener, everyone in the band helped contribute to it and in a way we all have our own definition of what the song is about. To some […]

Music & Me with Charlotte Emilie.

It’s time to get to know – Charlotte Emilie, reviewer and Article writer here at ALTCORNER! We set Charlotte 10 questions about their musical likes, their guilty pleasures and what music means to them. How would you describe your taste in music? Eclectic. That’s for sure! It ranges from swing to dubstep; from Ludovici Einaudi […]

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