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Interview: Brendan Kelly [The Falcon]

It has been 10 years since the last release from Chicago powerhouse The Falcon. Comprised of The Lawrence Arms’ Brendan Kelly and Neil Hennessy on guitar and drums respectively, Dan Andriano from Alkaline Trio on bass, and Dave Hause of the Loved Ones also shredding 6 strings, The Falcon

Interview: Saywecanfly

Braden Barrie is an example of the power of social media in today’s modern music industry. Back in 2011, Barrie set up a YouTube channel under the name Saywecanfly and since then, has been using the platform to promote his music and grow a fan-base. Five years later, Barrie finds

Thursday 10 March 2016

Interview: State Champs [March 2016]

We spoke to State Champs frontman Derek DiScanio while the band were over in the UK, touring with Neck Deep. They’re currently on the US leg of their world tour. We discussed their second album ‘Around The World And Back’, their upcoming US tour with A Day To Remember

Interview: Solemn Sun

It can be difficult to gain the same momentum that you once had with your old band. But that’s the position that quartet Solemn Sun found themselves in, after rebranding themselves. Formerly known as Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun, this group came back together with a new name,

Wednesday 09 March 2016

Interview: Hacktivist [March 2016]

We had a quick chat with Hacktivist, who are currently on tour in Europe and have just released their debut album, ‘Outside The Box’. We discussed festivals, their sound on the album and what they’re most excited about this year. Hey guys! You’re out on your tour of the UK

Friday 04 March 2016

Interview: Merit

Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Merit are a wonderful throwback to the heady days of 90s emo – imagine button down plaid shirts with sweater vests over them, horn-rimmed glasses and slip on Vans. They’re releasing the second EP in their trilogy, ‘Comfort and the Confusion’ via Boom Blast Records

Thursday 03 March 2016

Interview: Pinegrove

Pinegrove are about to have a huge 2016. Last month, they dropped their debut album, ‘Cardinal’, and the reaction has been amazing – check out our very own Glen’s review. With the album set to dominate way into the year, we caught up with Evan to chat about

Wednesday 02 March 2016

Introducing: Veridian

We spoke to Veridian, a six-piece from Reading, about the brilliant new music they’re putting out, how they’re feeling about playing their debut headline show in just over a week, and what we can expect from them. Hi guys! Firstly, how, when and where did you form? Tell us about

Friday 26 February 2016

Interview: Basement

I’ve been a Basement fan for over 6 years, way back when they released their first EP ‘Songs About The Weather’, and from then on they have progressed and created a sound unique to them, cultivating a large dedicated fan base across the world. During their absence from the

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Interview: Frank Carter [February 2016]

We popped down to the Kerrang! tour at Cardiff’s Great Hall, where Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes were on the bill alongside Sum 41, ROAM and The Biters. Two dates in to the tour, we spoke to frontman Frank Carter about why The Rattlesnakes is his favourite band he’s