Download Festival 2019
Download 2019 was a complete mudfest, but an absolutely incredible weekend.
Alternative GENRE ARCHIVES
Valis Ablaze take on the A-Z challenge
Our A-Z challenge is a fun way know the many artists out there. This time, its the turn of Valis Ablaze! Bassist Dan Botherton takes on the task.
Sleeping With Sirens to tour UK
US stars Sleeping With Sirens will be back in the UK before the year is out!
HOT TAKES: Getting To Know Tarah Who?
Tarah Who? is female fronted power trio from Los Angeles: Punk, Rock, Alternative from the 90s. Meet Tarah G. Carpenter (Vocals,guitar), Joey Southern (Bass) and female drummer Coralie Hervé. "...If Motorhead was fronted by Alanis Morissette!"
PhoxJaw – A Playground for Sad Adults
Bristol’s Phoxjaw are back with their second EP, A playground for Sad Adults. So, let’s get this part started, Phoxjaw are comprised of Danny Gartland, Josh Galop, Kieran Gallop and Alexander Share, the press likening their sound to Biffy Clyro and Deftones…..strong stuff.
Prince Daddy & The Hyenas talk mental health in lyrics
Mental Health and music are two things that tend to go hand in hand. Here, Prince Daddy & The Hyenas tell us all about how mental health has inspired their latest record COSMIC THRILL SEEKER.
Black Peaks announce monster headline tour
Black Peaks are continuing their rapid rise with the announcement of their biggest tour to date.
Download Festival 2019 – Ones To Watch
As the campsite opens for five day campers, we asked one of our senior writers and festival attendee Tom Butterworth to give us his low-down of the ones to watch.
The Ballet – Matchy Matchy
The Ballet, a queer NYC based indie-pop duo, present to the world their fourth full length, strangely titled 'Matchy Matchy'. This is definitely not something I'd choose to listen to, but here goes.
Say hello to a new supergroup…. Curse These Metal Hands!
What do you get when a successful stage share at a festival leads to the joining of forces for two bands?
Slam Dunk North 2019 Review!
Temple Newsam, Leeds, 25th May 2019: Never will you find a more wretched hive of snapbacks and Vans. As the fans begin entering the festival grounds, the day is bright and warm... sadly it won’t last, but rain, thunder or snow wouldn’t have kept the legions away from Leeds today.
Glitterer announces first UK shows
Glitterer has announced their first ever UK headline shows.
End of May new record roundup
Every week we give you a round up of some of our favourite new releases. This week, we look at some of the top tips from the end of May.
Tiny Moving Parts announce UK headline tour
Tiny Moving Parts will be returning to the UK and Europe in September and October for a run of headline dates.