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It has been nearly two years since Enter Shikari last undertook a full UK headline tour.
Sure, there's been the occasional burst of home turf activity… the most pronounced of which being either the four headline dates in February 2010 (which resulted in the Blackpool Empress Ballroom's roof falling in, and ended with the band's biggest headline show to date at London's 5,000 capacity Hammersmith Apollo), or the stint with 30 Seconds To Mars around the arenas and sheds in December 2010. But we're talking proper "get in the bus and go the length and breadth of the island, playing a full set and and being allowed use of the showers" type touring.
So it is with great pleasure that we get to announce a stint of sixteen shows for this coming Autumn, taking in some of the more 'intimate' UK venues the band has played in quite a while.
For this October's run of UK and Irish dates, the band have invited friends / fellow Hertfordshire hardcore outfit Your Demise, and explosive LA combo letlive. to join them, continuing the killer bill that will cross mainland Europe together throughout September.
OCTOBER
WED 05 - NORWICH - UEA
THUR 06 - OXFORD - 02 ACADEMY
FRI 07 - MANCHESTER - RITZ
SAT 08 - LIVERPOOL - 02 ACADEMY
MON 10 - DUBLIN - ACADEMY
TUE 11 - BELFAST - MANDELA HALL
THUR 13 - GLASGOW - BARROWLANDS
FRI 14 - NEWCASTLE - 02 ACADEMY
SAT 15 - BIRMINGHAM - 02 ACADEMY
SUN 16 - SHEFFIELD - 02 ACADEMY
TUE 18 - BRISTOL - 02 ACADEMY
WED 19 - LONDON - ELECTRIC BALLROOM
THUR 20 - LONDON - ELECTRIC BALLROOM
SAT 22 - PORTSMOUTH - PYRAMIDS
MON 24 - CARDIFF - COAL EXCHANGE
TUE 25 - NOTTINGHAM - ROCK CITY
Tickets on sale at Midday, Wednesday 22nd June
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
Hot on the heels of the release of Funeral For A Friend’s critically-acclaimed fifth studio album ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ earlier this year, the band have announced a new crop of headline dates in October in addition to the UK festivals they are slated for over the summer. FFAF headlined the Pepsi Max stage at Download festival this weekend and they are also playing Hevy Festival alongside such bands as Dillinger Escape Plan and Four Year Strong. Their continued ability to command significant festival audiences with their ever-evolving live set is testament to the band’s longevity and consistent popularity. Vocalist Matt Davies-Kreye says of their forthcoming headline tour - “Having just laid waste to this years Download fest we are beyond excited to be hitting the road again in October around the UK bringing forth our musical version of Armageddon. The last UK tour was just the tip of the iceberg, this time it's gonna be hardcore!”
Support acts on the tour will include super popular US rockers Escape The Fate, Aussie favourites-to-UK-shores The Amity Affliction and The Bunny The Bear.
Funeral For A Friend’s latest single ‘Broken Foundation’ has just been released following the band’s set at Download festival and the band are looking forward to bringing their new material to the masses on the headline tour as well as at forthcoming festival dates. Of the new track, drummer/vocalist Ryan Richards says - “It’s probably the heaviest track we've ever written and, again, a lot of fun to play. This is probably the one I'm most looking forward to playing live. There’s a first on there with Kris doing his first recorded guitar solo! He's been waiting almost ten years to unleash the beast and now it's out for all to feast over!” Anyone who gets to see FFAF over the summer is certainly in for a treat!
FFAF UK FESTIVAL / LIVE APPEARANCES
Sun 3rd July - The Rumble Down South, Amersham
Sat 6th Aug - Devon Rox, Powerdam Castle
Sun 7th Aug - Hevy Music Festival, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
FFAF HEADLINE TOUR WITH ESCAPE THE FATE, THE AMITY AFFLICTION & THE BUNNY THE BEAR
Sun 23rd Oct - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton
Mon 24th Oct - Queen Margaret Union (QMU) Glasgow
Tue 25th Oct - O2 Academy - Newcastle
Thu 27th Oct - Rock City - Nottingham
Fri 28th Oct - Academy 1 - Manchester
Sat 29th Oct - O2 Academy Bristol - Bristol
Sun 30th Oct - Roundhouse - London
The huge amount of energy put out by the band is met in equal parts by the crowd and in some places it is hard to keep up with either of them. READ THE FULL REVIEW BY BRAD LUNAM
After being wowed by the sharp song writing and vocal excellence of Poppy Tibbets Cheltenham’s folk punk heroes Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun took the stage and wowed another audience with another solid performance. I’m slowly running out of comments to describe how fantastic JLandTSS are both on record and as a live band. Today saw an impassioned performance in a small loud room which fits the developing style of the band perfectly. Every aspect of the bands live performance was spot on from Jim’s vocals to Phil’s deep bass, to Simon’s timely drumming to Chris’ Guitars and backing vocals. Once more Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun blew me away and this is after seeing them twice in a week.
From the off it’s apparent that this latest release by JoFo is something special which at times distances it’s self from previous releases. The opening is haunting and beautiful in equal measures, with harmonies balanced by distant piano and guitar lines.
This is a band to excite anyone who has enjoyed British Rock Music in the last ten years, Freeze The Atlantic take parts of Reuben and Hundred Reasons and combine them into one of the hottest tips for twenty eleven.
From New York City come Dear Lions, a two piece act who provide some quality laid back indie rock that the States are well known for – unlike in the UK where, for the moment at least, we seem some way off the same level.
BELOW DEFECT - EAGLE EYED GENERATION - SINGLE REVIEW
Southampton quintet Below Defect describe their sound as “thrash melodic metalcore” and “Eagle Eyed Generation”, their first offering since their re-branding, is a promising taster of their forthcoming album. The band offer some impressive fast thrash-paced work reminiscent of Metallica and Slayer with interesting shifts and great atmospheric textures. Vocalist Harrison Bulman – their newest recruit – soars above the burst of heavy guitars and dense basslines to deliver a sound that reaches out with a powerful, yet haunting melody. For me the closest match for his vocals are Maynard James Keenan from Tool/A Perfect Circle.
Bayside have consistently made albums that address the emotions of its listeners while still allowing them to rock out to the fast paced music. Anthony Raneri's jazzy voice adds a great contrast to Nick Ghanbarian, Jack O'Shea and Chris Guglielmo's harder instrumentals. While Killing Time is reminiscent of their earlier work it is more intricate and expressive. Bayside has been around for a long time and still has it's listeners begging for more with each album released.
AVENGED SEVENFOLD RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'SO FAR AWAY'
This video is a raw and emotional tribute to Avenged Sevenfold's late drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan and celebrates the long-time friendship the band members have shared since forming A7X in Huntington Beach, CA, in 1999. The video was directed by Wayne Isham, who has directed videos for such artists as Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, and Def Leppard, among many others. The heartfelt quality of the video is in keeping with the emotional resonance of the song, a very personal goodbye to Sullivan that appears on the band's album Nightmare.
INNERPARTYSYSTEM ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, UK DATES AND SONISPHERE APPEARANCE
Innerpartysystem, whose Never Be Content mini-album (Red Bull Records) hit #1 on the iTunes Electronic Chart in the US earlier this year, have announced the release of their new single ‘Not Getting Any Better’. The release will coincide with the band’s just-announced performances at Sonisphere and Wakestock Festivals in July. They are currently in the US playing shows with electronic musician/producer Skrillex and will be at the Global Dance Festival on July 14th. One of the most exciting live bands in the electronic world, Innerpartysystem hand-manipulates loops and effects live on stage with such technical and improvisational prowess that each show is bound to be a mind-blowing pinnacle of electronic bliss. With live drums, live mixing and a mesmerizing light show, it’s a full-on dance party that you won’t want to miss. Drummer / programmer Jared Piccone is looking forward to what is set to be a blazing trip to the UK –
“We can't believe it's going to be our 3rd time back to the UK this year already. It's our home away from home. Just to be sure we don't wear out our welcome, we come baring gifts! We are very pleased to finally unleash a song that has been in the works for quite some time, "Not Getting Any Better", along with remixes from some of our favourite producers.
We are also very pleased we get to be a part of a phenomenon that the UK is known for doing the best, the festival season! There's nothing like playing in front of the amount of people you get to at a festival. We cannot wait to be a part of this year’s Sonisphere festival alongside so many great artists, as well as Wakestock and Slam Dunk.”
New single and electro gem ‘Not Getting Any Better’ has everything you could ever ask for in an electronic song – epic beats, a melody you can’t shake and a totally entrancing groove. Five genius remixes of the song from Sander Kleinenberg, Sidney Samson, Dave Audé, Treasure Fingers and Designer Drugs will be available as B-sides to the original track. The video for ‘Not Getting Any Better,’ directed by Christopher Mills (Interpol, Metric), will debut at the end of May. The ambitious, 8.5 minute animated short film follows the trippy adventures of a trolley car driver in his attempt to escape the mundane life he leads.
Innerpartysystem – Patrick Nissley (vocals), Jared Piccone (drums), and Kris Barman (synth, guitar) – has been moving full throttle ahead this year, inciting a dance frenzy at SXSW, touring the US with acclaimed Australian band Pendulum and selling out shows at the landmark club Madame JoJo’s UK and Corsica Studios in the London.
May 2011
May 23rd - Bournemouth - Academy - (w/ 3Oh!3)
May 24th - Cardiff - Solus - (w/ 3Oh!3)
May 25th - Birmingham - Institute - (w/ 3Oh!3)
May 26th - Norwich - Waterfront - (w/ 3Oh!3)
May 28th - Slam Dunk Festival @ Leeds University
May 29th - Slam Dunk Festival @ Herts Uni, Hatfield
May 30th - Glasgow - ABC - (w/ 3Oh!3)
May 31st - Manchester - Academy 2 - (w/ 3Oh!3)
June 1st - London - XOYO - (headline – full band)
June 2nd - Nottingham - Rock City - (w/ 3Oh!3)
July 9th - Knebworth - Sonisphere festival
July 10th - Cardigan Bay - Wakestock festival
THOMAS TANTRUM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, SINGLE AND UK TOUR
Thomas Tantrum have announced that their new album, 'Mad By Moonlight' will be released on June 12th and the single 'Hot Hot Summer' will be available to download a week before on June 5th. You can see the video for 'Hot Hot Summer' below! The band have also announced a headline UK tour set for June - all the dates are listed below.
‘Mad By Moonlight’ is the glorious second album from Southampton’s super talented Thomas Tantrum. A polished, verging on perfect indie-pop proposition, the all new Thomas Tantrum come bearing scrumptious melodies, lyrical sophistication and, for the very first time, the occasional synth…
Based solely around sleep, or lack of it; the album includes references to female insanity, insomnia and things that go bump in the night. Each song is effortlessly wrapped in a dream like sonic cotton wool and influenced by each members love for wildly varying music whether it be The B-52s, Abba, The Sugarcubes or The Cure.
Thomas Tantrum released their eponymous debut in 2008 to great critical acclaim with the likes of Lily Allen and Glasvegas hailing them as their favourite new band. Since then they’ve undergone some major changes. They’ve enlisted the talents of a new drummer, Dave Wade Brown, and front woman Megan Thomas’s voice has matured and blossomed but still keeps it’s wry innocence, charm and wit.
Before ‘Mad by Moonlight’ hits the shelves, the single ‘Hot Hot Summer’, which is possibly the most straightforward pop song on the album, is released on June 5th. It’s a prime example of their talents for writing swooning pop-punk with killer choruses and it comes complete with the typically cute and fun video that we’d expect from the band:
You can see the video for ‘Hot Hot Summer’ below:
Not only that, but the band are hitting the road in June with their headline UK tour! Anyone that’s caught them recently will know that not only has their sound matured, but their stage presence has grown with them and as a live act, they just keep improving.
JUNE 2011
7th Aberdeen Tunnels
8th Glasgow Nice n' Sleazies
9th Edinburgh Sneaky Pete's
10th Sunderland Independent
11th Manchester Night And Day
13th Guildford Boileroom
14th Bristol Croft
15th Birmingham Institute 3
16th Exeter Cavern Club
17th Brighton The Hope
18th Southampton Joiners Arms
20th Cambridge Portland Arms
21st Chester,The Laugh Inn
22nd Liverpool O2 academy 2
23rd Leeds Milo
DEAD & DIVINE SIGN TO WOLF AT YOUR DOOR UK
It is with great pride & excitement that Wolf At Your Door can finally announce that Canada's finest, Dead And Divine have now signed to A Wolf At Your Door Records in the UK.
We are huge fans of the band and we couldn't be more privileged to be working alongside the team at Distort Records in releasing Dead And Divine’s latest album; Antimacy, here in the UK on August 1st.
Chris LeMasters of Dead And Divine had this to say about the UK release of Antimacy; "We're so excited to be releasing Antimacy in the UK on A Wolf At Your Door - a label that we truly believe in and support. We couldn't be happier to be teaming up with them, and we can't wait to get back over there to hang out with everybody! Plus, we miss Primark, Tesco, and Nandos. Actually, we might just up and move to the UK, so consider this a heads up...See you soon!"
Antimacy will be released physically & digitally in the UK on Monday August 1st.
Go to www.antimacy.com and stream the track 'Asphyxia Fiend', for a taster of what is in store for you all on Antimacy.
Details of UK live dates coming soon.
PENGUINS KILL POLAR BEARS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE - SAPLING - PLUS UK TOUR!
Following on from the success of their second EP, Vessels & Veins, Linlithgow boys Ben Proudlock (guitar and vox), Fraser Sanaghan (guitar), Gavin Cormack (bass) and Kieran McGuickan (drums) a.k.a Penguins Kill Polar Bears, are back with a brand new single, Sapling. The aforementioned EP, and subsequent UK tour, has already made 2011 a successful year for the boys with brilliant reviews across the board from magazines and websites like The Skinny, This Is Fake DIY, The Line of Best Fit and The List.
Sapling sees Penguins Kill Polar Bears slow down their tempo to allow Ben's distinct vocals to dominate the first half of the song. The tune then explodes into a symphony of distortion during the bridge, before gracefully settling back down into a gentle groove.
B-side, "Geiger" provides a bass heavy electro groove contrast to the title track, with ethereal guitars creating a mournful ambience that sweeps over the listener. It's a departure from the band's usual wall-of-sound assault of guitars and drums, and only goes to show that they are more than willing to develop and experiment with their already popular signature sound.
If you can't see the waveform for the acoustic version of Sapling below, listen to it on Penguin Kill Polar Bears' SoundCloud, where you can also download it for free.
Sapling will be released via Mountain Halo on 23rd May 2011.
To celebrate this release, the boys will be taking their riotous live show up and down the UK on a seven-date tour this May, kicking off the proceedings at Cross Keys in Llandudno, sweeping into London guerrilla style to take on the Dublin Castle and wrapping up in Glasgow at The Captain's Rest.
Anyone who's seen this band live will know just how intense their sound can be; those who've yet to experience a Penguins Kill Polar Bear's performance should expect to be blown away.
Watch them perform at one of the dates listed below:
SET YOUR GOALS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, UK TOUR DATES AND NEW ONLINE TRACK
The Bay Area's busiest pop punk heroes, Set Your Goals will release their highly anticipated new album, Burning At Both Ends on June 27th via Epitaph Records. Produced by Brian McTernan, the album features thirteen powerful tracks available now for pre-order at www.sygstore.com. Check out their newest song ‘Exit Summer’ here.
Back in full force, Set Your Goals will keep the momentum going with the follow-up to their infectious and dynamic album, This Will Be The Death of Us. Dual vocalists Matt Wilson and Jordan Brown’s flawless delivery on the opening track ‘Cure For Apathy’ captures the SYG sound and energy we know so well as they trade off singing duties. ‘Certain,’ a soon to be fan favorite, highlights Joe Saucedo’s solid bass lines with passionate lyrics and engaging guitar solos.
Keeping it real for die hard fans, Burning At Both Ends has a definitive Set Your Goals sound with their energetic, head-bobbing riffs and gang vocals while staying completely fresh with sing-along choruses and lyrics everyone can relate to. The album delivers with the fast and hard-hitting track, ‘Trenches’ that showcases Dan Coddaire and Audelio Flores’ catchy melodies and guitar riffs. ‘Exit Summer,’ brings back 90’s hardcore with a melodic twist, an irresistible combination. SYG finishes the album with ‘Not As Bad’ where Mike Ambrose demonstrates his tightknit drumming with crazy fills on top of pleasant harmonies - a great way to close out the album.
Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most energized performances of the summer as Set Your Goals arrive in the UK in the next couple of weeks before hitting the road for the entire Vans Warped Tour this year.
May 2011 Tour Dates
Sun 15 May 2011 UK - Brighton - Great Escape Festival - Digital
Mon 16 May 2011 UK - Bristol - Academy 2
Tue 17 May 2011 UK - Norwich - Waterfront
Wed 18 May 2011 UK - Oxford - Academy 2
Thu 19 May 2011 UK - Leicester - Sub 91
Fri 20 May 2011 UK - Liverpool - Soundcity Festival - Academy
Sat 21 May 2011 UK - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms
Sun 22 May 2011 UK - Manchester - Academy 3
Mon 23 May 2011 UK - Cardiiff - Millenium Music Hall
Tue 24 May 2011 UK - Aberdeen - Drummonds
Thu 26 May 2011 UK - Sheffield - Corporation
Fri 27 May 2011 UK - Glasgow - ABC - Slamdunk Tour
Sat 28 May 2011 UK - Leeds - Slamdunk Festival
Sun 29 May 2011 UK - London - Slamdunk Festival
Mon 30 May 2011 UK - Birmingham - Institute - Slamdunk Tour
June 2011 Tour Dates
Tue 31 May 2011 UK - Southampton Guildhall - Slamdunk Tour
Wed 01 Jun 2011 UK - London Underworld
WITHIN THE RUINS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'VERSUS'
Westfield, MA bringers of mosh, WITHIN THE RUINS, have released a video for their song “Versus” off the fan favorite 2010 release, Invade. Not only are WITHIN THE RUINS currently on the Names Mean Nothing tour alongside Carnifex, Oceano, and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, but they are also releasing a 4-song EP, Omen, on May 24th. The EP will be available on limited edition etched colored vinyl with a digital download and features two new and two cover songs from Kansas and Metallica.
SLAVES TO GRAVITY RELEASE NEW VIDEO AND TOUR DATES
Slaves To Gravity are set to play several live dates in June and July, supporting Papa Roach and Buckcherry. These shows are hot on the heels of the release of the band’s second album ‘UNDERWATEROUTERSPACE’, which is available in a special expanded package including bonus DVD.
Tommy describes the new album as “A big step forward in every department, really.” It’s an album that’s seen them grow as artists and as a band. “We pushed ourselves much harder as writers, performers and musicians,” he adds. “We really wanted to raise our game – perhaps before we settled on things, this time we were much harder on ourselves.”
LIVE DATES
June 10th - Glasgow - The Arches (w. Buckcherry)
June 14th - London - Electric Ballroom (w. Buckcherry)
July 16th - London - Shepherds Bush Empire (w. Papa Roach)
July 17th - Sheffield - Academy (w. Papa Roach)
Westfield, MA bringers of mosh, WITHIN THE RUINS, have released a video for their song “Versus” off the fan favorite 2010 release, Invade. Not only are WITHIN THE RUINS currently on the Names Mean Nothing tour alongside Carnifex, Oceano, and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, but they are also releasing a 4-song EP, Omen, on May 24th. The EP will be available on limited edition etched colored vinyl with a digital download and features two new and two cover songs from Kansas and Metallica.
OH NO FIASCO SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM MAY 10th
Knoxville TN, alt/pop band Oh No Fiasco will release their debut album on May 10th 2011 through Fiasco Entertainment. The album will be available digitally worldwide through Itunes and Amazon and on CD and Vinyl at shows, mail order and select record stores. The band will be hitting the road this summer in support of the release and will continue touring throughout the year.
The first single and video off the album will be “Stand In Lover”.
Formed by vocalist Lindsey Stamey, guitarist Seth Rowlette, bassist Thomas Boyd, and brothers Colin and Cameron Cunningham, drummer and keyboardist – Oh No Fiasco, formerly known as The Few, have created one of the biggest surprise efforts to come out of Knoxville, Tennessee. “This is the most powerful project that I’ve ever been a part of,” Stamey explains, adding that the band is an evolution of their past experiences and their desire for new ones.
For more information, check out the Oh No Fiasco official site: ohnofiasco.com
FEAR NO FISH - NOW OR NEVER EP REVIEW
Fear No Fish are another under the radar British band that have been largely overlooked by the music media (although last year they did manage to win the Liberty Radio UK Battle of the Bands). Still, they continue to press on in the hope that one day they will pick up the recognition they deserve.
Hardcore is definitely one of the genres that has reached out to a growing number of music fans over the past decade or so and slowly but surely, more sub genres have emerged where bands are choosing to mix melodic hardcore and pop punk. It worked for Four Year Strong who are gaining top festival slots, and another band who are taking interesting approaches within the genre are Our Time Down Here. For this latest EP “Last Light” (their third release), they show a greater maturity than up to now and the songs showcase some alternative influences such as Alkaline Trio and Gaslight Anthem.
Underoath are perhaps one of the few metalcore acts who have learned to set themselves apart from the crowd and it is a pleasure that they are still performing, even with numerous changes throughout their career. Tonight's performance would be their first in the south west, taking place at Bristol's premier music venue, The Fleece.
For the last three years European music magazines and blogs have been buzzing enthusiastically about one rare music species mutated from a fascination with electronics, style and art, mined from a diversity of New Wave influences like Bowie, Imagination and Depeche Mode and coming from a musically-severe natural environment aka Russian Show Business. The species is known as Tesla Boy and represented by Anton Sevidov (vocal, keyboards), Dima Midborn (bass), Poko Cox (guitar) and Michail Studnitsin (drums). The talent and charisma of these four music aesthetes are so unquestionable that Tesla Boy very often ranges with Russian vodka, famous for its high quality and taste. And so is Tesla Boy!
THE BLACK ANGELS - 'HAUNTING AT 1300 MCKINLEY' VIDEO REVIEW
In a dark dark city there was a dark dark street,
In a dark dark street there were The Black Angles...
And the city was Paris, and the Black Angels were shooting their new video for the latest single “Haunting At 1300 McKinley”. The resulting black and white clip, with the images of unseen haunting danger, colourless blood and silent pain and despair, makes your flesh creep and lets you taste the bitterness of impending doom and confusing insanity. The music that inspired Phillip Andelman to create this video could be a black and white mini-horror in itself being full of psychedelic coldness, aloofness and dejection.
WhiteMoor is the upcoming band from Derby, England whose commercial success has landed their first single 'Three Words' at number 88 on the download chart. WhiteMoor’s debut album, appropriately titled ‘WhiteMoor’, is an indie, electro pop infusion that demands you dance along.
The last decade has seen Wales spawn a number of talented rock acts such as Funeral For A Friend, Lostprophets and Bullet For My Valentine, to name but a few. Since then, however, the latter two have retreated to a state of blandness while other home-grown bands like The Blackout and Kids In Glass Houses have not reached the same critical or commercial success. That just leaves Funeral For A Friend to fly the flag for the valleys (or hills). They've had a bumpy ride since their last release, “Memory and Humanity” in 2008, having installed a fresh new line-up but they have also rekindled the original spirit of the band that started out way back in 2001. And “Welcome Home Armageddon” marks a real return to form.
If the UK mothered upon its own Panic! At the Disco or Fall Out Boy, they would probably sound like the GO-X with their new single 'Pi'. Still a lot of Britpop in it but somewhat more fun.
The Barfly is a neat little venue for anyone wanting to kick-start their career, as well as for the likes of Leicester post-rock act Maybeshewill, who already have a solid fan base that is growing all the time.
Panic At The Disco have released a new short film called 'The Overture,' which is currently streaming Online. The film features tracks taken from the boys up-coming album 'Vices and Virtues.'
WE ARE THE OCEAN ANNOUNCE UK TOUR AND NEW ALBUM
We Are The Ocean have unveiled details for their new album 'Go Now and Live' which is due for release on April 25th 2011. In support of the album, the band will take to the UK for a string of live dates.
April 2011
27th - Cardiff Millenium Music Hall
28th - London Electric Ballroom
29th - Manchester Academy 2
30th - Glasgow Garage
May 2011
1st - Newcastle Academy 2
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, PENDULUM AND WEEZER ANNOUNCED FOR OXeGEN 2011 FESTIVAL
My Chemical Romance, Pendulum, Weezer and All Time Low have been announced as new acts to play the Oxegen stage this July. They will join the like of Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys when the festival takes place on July 7th - 10th.
TAKING BACK SUNDAY ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
Taking Back Sunday have announced a string of UK dates for May this year. Tickets will go on sale on Friday 11th March at 9am from Aloud.com
May 2011
09 Norwich, UEA
10 Birmingham, Academy
12 Southampton, Guildhall
13 Manchester, Academy
14 Nottingham, Rock City
16 Glasgow, Barrowlands
17 Liverpool, Academy
18 Bath, Pavilion
20 London, Roundhouse
NEVER SHOUT NEVER ANNOUNCE 'YEAR ONE' AND 'THE MODERN RACKET'
After conquering the Billboard charts and playing sold out shows across the globe, Christopher Drew aka Never Shout Never is taking a look back at his salad days with Year One. The album is a collection of NSN's early self-released EPs (Me & My Uke, "30 Days" single, The Yippee EP, Demo-shemo) along with five exclusive, unreleased tracks and more. The album will officially be released on April 12.
Along with that, Christopher Drew has announced the release of his solo project, called "The Modern Racket." It will be also be available on April 12th when make you a donation to CHARITY: WATER (http://www.charitywater.org). After the donation is made, you'll receive a link to your copy of "The Modern Racket" and 100% of the proceeds will go towards the CHARITY: WATER. For more info, go to http://www.themodernracket.com.
You can pre-order Year One now. There are three options to chose from. Option 1 includes the CD, a Modern Racket Water Bottle, and a "No More Hate" poster, costing $20 PPD. Option 2 is just the CD only for $8 PDD. Option 3 includes the CD, water bottle, poster and grab bag item for $24 PPD. Option 1 and 3 are limited to the first 100 buyers. The grab bag items will be a randomly selected shirt (sizes will vary) and pin. Please note that no exchanges will be done for sizes on grab bag items.
Pre-order link: http://store.workinggroupmgmt.com/nevershoutnever/yearone.
THE BLACK ANGELS RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'HAUNTING AT 1300 MCKINLEY'
The Black Angels have released an amazing new video for new single ‘Haunting at 1300 McKinley’ directed by Phillip Andelman (Rihanna, Band of Horses, The Jonas Brothers). The single will be released on March 28th on Blue Horizon.
THOMAS TANTRUM RELEASE BAND OF SKULLS REMIX FOR FREE
The infectious comeback single from the Southampton quartet has been given a different lease of life by fellow Southampton group and previous tour mates Band of Skulls, and can be downloaded for free today from Soundcloud.com
YOUNG GUNS ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR
High Wycombe quintet, Young Guns, have announced a new headline tour for September, which sees the band taking in some of their biggest headline shows to date. The band will play the following venues:
September 2011
09 - ABERDEEN Lemon Tree
10 - GLASGOW QMU
11 - INVERNESS Ironworks
12 - NEWCASTLE Northumbria University
14 - MANCHESTER Academy 2
15 - BIRMINGHAM HMV Institute
16 - LONDON HMV Forum
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 9th March at 9am from all usual outlets, with a special fan pre-sale from Monday 7th March at 9am on http://www.gigsandtours.com
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR TO PERFORM AT SXSW & ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES
This Time Next Year will kick off a tour with Daytrader and Seahaven on March 12 in Mesa, AZ.
The tour will bring them to Austin, TX for SXSW 2011, where they will perform at the Equal Vision Records showcase on March 17th and the No Sleep Records showcase on March 19th. This will be This Time Next Year's first time performing at SXSW.
This Time Next Year recently wrapped up the recording of their sophomore full-length album, which was recorded with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert [A Day To Remember, H20, Fireworks] and Paul Miner [New Found Glory, A.F.I., Atreyu]. The album is being mixed by Paul Leavitt [Circa Survive, All Time Low, Darkest Hour] and is expected to be released this summer.
March 2011
Mar 12 Mesa, AZ @ The Underground
Mar 14 El Paso, TX @ The Naylayer
Mar 15 Midland, TX @ The Pine Box
Mar 16 Plano, TX @ Eisenberg’s
Mar 17 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar 1
Mar 19 Austin, TX @ Red 7 2
Mar 22 Pomona, CA @ Aladdin Jr.
Mar 23 Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Cafe 3
Mar 25 Fresno, CA @ China Town Youth Center
Mar 26 Sacramento, CA @ Branch Street 4
Mar 27 Santa Cruz, CA @ Crosspoint Church 4
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE RELEASE ALBUM TEASER
Memphis May Fire has released a teaser of their forthcoming album entitled, "The Hollow". Their debut for new label Rise Records hits stores April 26th.
ROCK SOUND EXPOSURE TOUR FEATURING THE XCERTS, JAPANESE VOYEURS AND DINOSAUR PILE-UP - LIVE REVIEW
We may only be a couple of months into 2011, but musically it is shaping up very nicely (apart from the recent demise of Oceansize). We’ve seen the re-formation of Death From Above 1979 and comebacks from Foo Fighters, Strokes and Radiohead, plus a bunch of exciting new acts like Shapes and Axis Of on the horizon. But tonight was all about celebrating great British talent, courtesy of Rock Sound.
MORE BANDS AND DATES ANNOUNCED FOR SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL
Due to phenomenal demand, Slam Dunk is expanding yet again to take some of the festival’s line up to other cities across the May bank holiday weekend.
Friday 27th May – Slam Dunk Scotland - Glasgow ABC (featuring - Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag, Goldfinger & Set Your Goals)
Saturday 28th May – Slam Dunk Festival North – Leeds, University - Full Line up
Sunday 29th May – Slam Dunk Festival South – Hatfield, University Of Hertfordshire - Full Line up
Monday 30th May – Slam Dunk Birmingham – Birmingham, HMV Institute (featuring - Less Than Jake, The Starting Line, Goldfinger, Anti-Flag, We Are The Ocean, Set Your Goals, Hit The Lights, MC Lars and more TBC)
Tuesday 31st May – Slam Dunk By The Sea – Southampton, Guildhall (featuring - Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag, Goldfinger & Set Your Goals.)
This week’s new additions come in the form of the brilliant Set Your Goals, pop-punk legends Hit The Lights, fast-rising British rockers Francesqa and dub-step act, Tek One.
All of the above join the following bands already confirmed for the festivals: Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, 3oh!3, The Starting Line, We Are The Ocean, Goldfinger, Anti-Flag, Mayday Parade, Deaf Havana, Framing Hanley, Versa Emerge, Rocket To The Moon, We Are The In Crowd, Innerpartysystem and Decade.
IN OCEANS SELF TITLED EP REVIEW
As perfectly polished and frankly unforgettable releases are making their way into popular culture, a handful of bands are rebelling and creating a rougher and edgier DIY sound. In Oceans are a part of this tiny minority, having recently released their self titled debut EP.
After unveiling their new video for 'Mona Lisa' and announcing a one off date in london, the new duo have now announced a full UK tour in support of their new album 'Vices & Virtues,' released on March 28th 2011.
April 2011
28 - Portsmouth, Pyramids
29 - Norwich, Waterfront
30 - Manchester, Academy 2
May 2011
2 - Glasgow, Garage
3 - Birmingham, HMV Library
4 - London, Shepherds Bush Empire
Tickets will go on sale on February 25th 2011 at 9AM from SEE Tickets.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE ADDED TO 'T IN THE PARK' BILL
My Chemical Romance have been added to the bill for this year's T in the Park festival. They will join headliners Foo Fighers and Blink 182 at the festival in Scotland on July 8th - 10th.
FOO FIGHTERS UNVEIL NEW ALBUM ARTWORK AND NEW TRACK
Our favourite rock band, Foo Fighters have unveiled the artwork for their brand new album 'Wasting Light' which is due for release on April 11th 2011.
The band have also released a brand new track, titled 'Rope,' which you can listen to below:
Post-hardcore rockers Thursday have announced a small 3 date UK tour, taking place in April 2011.
April 2011
19 London, Kings College
20 Manchester, Academy 3
21 Cardiff, TBC
Tickets will be available from 12:00 noon on Friday 25th February from Aloud.com
ANBERLIN ANNOUNCE ONE OFF UK DATE
US rock band Anberlin will take time out of their busy schedule to play a one off date in the UK this April. They will play London's ULU on April 18th 2011, with tickets available from Aloud.com
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND AND THE BLACKOUT TO HEADLINE HUB 2011
Welsh rock bands Funeral For A Friend and The Blackout have been announced as the headliners for Liverpool's Hub Festival.
Taking place on May 21st and 22nd, the two headliners will be supported by Mayday Parade, Young Guns, Francesqa, We Are In The Crowd, Chickenhawk, Fine Young Firecrackers, Decade, We Are The Ocean, The King Blues, Don Broco, For Eyes and In Casino Out.
Tickets are available on Friday February 25th at 9am from Aloud.com
PETER AND KERRY - CLOTHES, FRIENDS, PHOTOS EP REVIEW
'Clothes, Friends, Photos' proves that all you need is creativity to produce a beautiful EP. Peter Lyons and Kerry Leatham recorded this EP in Lyons bedroom in only a few days.
Post-rock is always a difficult genre to master. A lot of the time, it can come across as gross self-indulgence and simply a showcase for dynamic, progressive riffs that ultimately are no more than background music. Leeds quintet Vessels, however, know how to strike the right balance. Their new record “Helioscope” is definitely one that keeps you fully focussed. Opener “Monoform” is fiercely complex with all great instrumental ingredients on offer. The same applies to “The Trap”, a clever arrangement that is another bold and arresting effort. “Recur”, the first of only four tracks to feature vocals, provides a pleasing contrast to the heavy instrumental-ism that has preceded it and, with its uplifting vocals, is for me the best track of the album.
THE TONIKS JOIN FORCES WITH MANAGER TONY BRITTON AND ANNOUNCE SINGLE ‘YOU & I’ TO BE RELEASED 4TH APRIL
2010 was quite a year for these hardworking and charismatic artists. Following their performance in Brighton Live on the remarkably successful BBC Introducing stage there was considerable extra interest in The Toniks. They engaged KL Press for their PR, signed a publishing deal with Footprint Publishing and set up their own record label, Smile Records.
The Toniks are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with Tony Britton former Echo & The Bunnymen manager and their debut single You An I is released on 4th April.
Since getting together in their present line-up a year ago this Guildford they have been in high demand gigging in London and the South East, building a loyal following. Before even their first gig had a Number 1 and Number 3 in the People's Choice charts. With support from respected industry contacts like Graham Dominy (Eurythmics, Dave Stewart, Razorlight, and Imelda May) who, liking their sound, gave them free studio time for their first CD, they have, after being likened to such groups as Blur, The Lightening Seeds, The Feeling, Squeeze, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Small Faces, been able to make their music stand for itself as original empathetic pop songs The Toniks have also become synonymous for their commitment to supporting charities such as a local children's hospice and Oxjam, giving their time very generously and enthusiastically in these projects.
LOVE INKS SINGLE 'BLACKEYE' DUE OUT MARCH 28TH
Austin, Texas three-piece LOVE INKS are set to surprise and seduce music fans and critics across the board this Spring, with the release of their debut album along with their highly infectious, dreamy pop gem and debut single 'Blackeye'. In Europe the single will be released on limited edition 7” vinyl on March 28th through Italian record label Hell, Yes! (Dum Dum Girls, Crocodiles, SISU), with the album to follow soon after. Details to be announced soon. The single will be released through City Slang in the US.
'Sleep’ is the brilliant new single from Southampton based four-piece Thomas Tantrum and will be released on March 27th through new label Stranger Records. Having received it’s premiere on NME.com this week, the tongue-in-cheek kitsch computer animated video for the track is now up on youtube.
VIDEO VILLAIN - FEARLESS SINGLE REVIEW
Marie France and Lucy Catherwood's story is a pretty common one. They met at school, discovered each others love for music and the rest is history so to speak.
Thank goodness they did meet then, as their unique brand of industrial, experimental music is something that is far from common. The current music industry is drowned in tame Indie bands and regurgitated Rock, which is why the new single 'Fearless' by Video Villian is something that really stands out.
A DAY TO REMEMBER AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY LIVE REVIEW
A Day To Remember recently tore up the States on their 'Gamechangers' tour alongside Pierce The Veil, We Came As Romans and Brit metallers, Bring Me The Horizon. Thankfully, a UK stint was added to their long list of dates and ADTR ascended to the UK to much anticipation and hype from the UK fans.
January 2011. Helsinki. We’ve met with Marko and Olli of Poets of the Fall and found out why they were running their own label in Helsinki, what the future of the Finnish music industry holds and how to find time to do something creative in your life.
DINOSAUR PILE-UP RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'MY ROCK 'N' ROLL' ON MARCH 14TH AND HEAD OUT ON THE ROCKSOUND EXPOSURE TOUR TOMORROW!
Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Growing Pains’ last year, DINOSAUR PILE-UP are set to release new single ‘My Rock N Roll’ on 14th March, following their run on the Rock Sound Exposure tour which kicks off on 17th Feb.
Frontman Matt Bigland says of the track “My Rock N Roll is one of the first songs I wrote for Dinosaur, kind of when I was just working my shit out. I wrote it in an attic I was living in at the time. For me it’s about relationships and how your life works when you've something driving you to the edge. For me that's music, which I guess is pretty obvious in the title. Sounds stupid maybe, but you'd be surprised how much trouble a riff can get you in!”
The band is also excited about hitting the road again this year. Bigland says “I can't wait to get out on the road with Japanese Voyeurs and The Xcerts in February for the Rock Sound tour. I love those guys so it’s gonna be great to be out on the road with good friends. There's nothing like touring with bands that you dig.”
FEBRUARY 2011
17 – Bedford Esquires
18 – Bournemouth Champions
19 – Brighton Audio
20 – Tunbridge Forum
22 – Cambridge Haymakers
23 – Birmingham O2 Academy3
24 – London Relentless Garage
25 – Bristol O2 Academy2
27 – Glasgow King Tuts
28 – Newcastle O2 Academy2
MARCH 2011
02 – Leeds Cockpit 2
03 – Manchester Roadhouse
04 – York Duchess
05 – Southampton Joiners
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SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FIRST LOT OF BANDS
A Slam Dunk 2011 exclusive, the festival see’s the joint headliners Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish playing together in the UK for the first time ever.
Less Than Jake’s Vinnie Fiorello says “We're stoked on finally getting to tour with our great friends in Reel Big Fish in the UK and getting to do Slam Dunk as well rounds out to a perfect tour.”
The massive 3oh!3 will also be bringing the party by stopping in as part of their UK tour.
Following on Slam Dunk’s tradition of reunion’s after Farse in 2009 and Capdown in 2010, 2011 will see the UK exclusive reunion shows from fan favourites, US pop punk legends The Starting Line.
Also announced at this time are Slam Dunk favourites Mayday Parade, US mega act Framing Hanley, and the post-punk laptop rap of MC Lars. We are also pleased to announce the first UK bands, in We Are The Ocean & Deaf Havana.
THURSDAY TO RELEASE SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM 'NO DEVOLUCIÓN' ON APRIL 11TH 2011
New Jersey's passionate rock band Thursday returns on April 11 with their most dynamic album to date, No Devolución. On their sixth studio album, Thursday explores elements of post-rock, indie, art and experimental styles, blending it all with their post-hardcore roots for a beautifully cathartic experience unlike anything they’ve done before.
Emotionally charged atmospheric guitars, rhythm and keyboards swirl in unison with Geoff Rickly’s inimitably intense vocals, painting a powerful cinematic-like soundscape and grabbing hold of listeners with each twisting turn. No longer merely the “screamo” band of yore, Thursday has transcended the genre they helped to spark with No Devolución, which translates to “No Returns,” an appropriate title for a band consistently moving forward.
No Devolución wastes no time with the frantic urgency of “Fast to the End,” which strikes a perfect balance between new and old styles. Tom Keeley and Steve Pedulla’s elaborate guitar work, Tucker Rule’s driving percussion, Tim Payne’s rhythmic bass and Andrew Everding’s powerful keyboards fuel the narrative for Rickly’s deeply personal tales of undying devotion, a theme found throughout the album. “Records are always written about new love or break-ups but no one ever writes records about long term devotion,” says Rickly. “After 13 years as a band, this theme seemed self-evident.”
EX LIBRAS RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'TEENAGE EYES'
Ex Libras finished 2010 by taking their EP, Cut(s), on a mini tour of the UK. They then retired back to their infamous shed, keen to develop their second album due for release later this year. Never ones to stay quiet for too long, the lads have decided to punctuate the silence between their last EP and the hotly anticipated second album by releasing new single - Teenage Eyes.
The official music video for the (directed by Ki Films' Beau Fowler) beautifully haunting track tells the tale of a desperate puppeteer who can't shake the agony of a lost love. As he tries to recreate what he once had it is clear that even those in control are attached by wires.
LOWER THAN ATLANTIS ENLIST FANS’ CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEXT MUSIC VIDEO
Hertfordshire quartet Lower Than Atlantis started filming their new music video for forthcoming single ‘Deadliest Catch’ and realised something wasn’t quite right. They promptly picked up their instruments, headed to the pub and put their heads together. It was decided that this track needed an extra fan-fuelled injection of brilliance. And so the band are appealing to their loyal and trusted fans to help provide content for the music video.
The single will be released on 18th April, but in the meantime you can take a look at the video for single ‘Beech Like The Tree’ which was released this very Valentine’s Day:
PERIPHERY AT CAMDEN UNDERWORLD LIVE REVIEW
Throughout last year, the term “Djent” was making for heated discussions. As a sub genre of progressive metal, it divided fans (and musicians) in equal measure. For some it was an ace innovation, whilst for others it was no more than a watered down version of a sound that shouldn't be messed with. But if the sell out crowd at the Camden Underworld is anything to go by, “Djent” does seem to be the way forward for this genre.
Ten After Two released their new single "Before You Know It" on the Rise Records YouTube Channel. Their new album entitled, "Truth Is..." will hit stores everywhere on March 29th. Catch them on tour with label mates The Air I Breathe, The Plot In You and Scarlett O'Hara this April.
Maybeshewill - Critical Distance Single Review
Described by Thrash Hits magazine as 'more DIY than B&Q,' Maybeshewill have a lot to live up to. Their first two albums both received glittering reviews from the likes of Kerrang! Rocksound and BBC Radio 1 and the band have recently been hard at work crafting their follow up LP. Critical Distance is the first single to be taken from the EP and is due for release on March 7th.
Sheffield based Rolo Tomassi have annouced a Spring UK tour in support of their new album 'Cosmology.' Tickets are currently on sale from SEETickets.
May 2011
5 - Birmingham HMV Temple
6 - Brighton Green Door Store
7 - London Relentless Garage
8 - Newcastle Cluny
9 - Norwich Arts Centre
10 - Bristol Fleece
11 - Leeds Well
12 - Glasgow Stereo
BIFFY CLYRO ANNOUCE ONE OFF GIG IN AID OF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Scottish rockers have announced that they will play a one off show in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. A series of gigs have been arranged to help raise money for the charity. Biffy Clyro will play London's Royal Albert Hall on March 23rd.
PANIC AT THE DISCO UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR 'THE BALLAD OF MONA LISA'
After much hype and teasing from Panic At The Disco, they have finally unveiled their brand new video for the single 'The Ballad of Mona Lisa,' which is taken from the band's third album, Vices & Virtues, released in the UK on March 28.
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR 'SIXTEEN'
Welsh rock legends FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND are set to release new single ‘Sixteen’ on 21st March. This will follow the release of the band’s fifth studio album ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ which is out on 14th March. Produced by previous collaborator Romesh Dodangoda, the band homed in on the essence of their new material in a way which would present the new tracks as being as true to their live show as possible. The result of this approach will no doubt send shivers down the spine of many a FFAF fan.
MY PASSION ANNOUNCE 'INSIDE THIS MACHINE' TOUR
2010 saw My Passion emerge as one of the most exciting new British rock bands. Following the release of critically acclaimed debut album “Corporate Flesh Party” in 2009, 2010 saw the band embark on a string of sell out headline tours, performances at Download festival and Japan's Summer Sonic and culminating in a special one off London Christmas show in December.
The band also spent 2010 writing and recording their follow up album, 'Inside This Machine'. In preparation for its release, My Passion will be embarking on a 10 date headline UK tour this April. My Passion front man Laurence René spoke about the up and coming tour.
April 2011
Thurs 21st Bristol O2 Academy 2
Fri 22nd Birmingham HMV Institute
Sat 23rd Glasgow The Arches
Sun 24th Leeds Cockpit
Mon 25th Manchester Sound control
Tues 26th Newcastle O2 Academy 2
Thurs 28th Brighton Coalition
Fri 29th London Islington O2 Academy
May 2011
Fri 6 May Dublin Academy 2
Sat 7 May Belfast Speakeasy
AMPLIFIER RELEASE IN STUDIO FOOTAGE
Following the release of Amplifier’s epic third album last week, the band have now revealed this behind the scenes footage showing how ‘The Octopus’ was assembled.
The video takes a look at the band as they record the track ‘Interstellar’ at the Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire.
TEN AFTER TWO REVEAL ALBUM ART AND TRACKLISTING FOR 'TRUTH IS...'
Sacramento, CA based band Ten After Two have unveiled the brand new artwork and tracklisting for their upcoming album 'Truth Is...' which will be released on March 29th 2011 on Rise Records.
Tracklisting...
Yes
Before You Know It
Dead After Dallas
Satans Slumber Party
Anxious
Well, Oh Well
Truth Is…
Interlude In D Minor
The Awe Song
Sight At Sea
Believe Me
BRING ME THE HORIZON ADD CARDIFF DATE TO UK TOUR
Massively popular Sheffield metallers BRING ME THE HORIZON have added a Cardiff University Great Hall show on 1st May 2011 to their UK April and May headline tour alongside Parkway Drive, Architects and The Devil Wears Prada.
Tickets are selling fast for all shows, with Nottingham and Bristol already sold out and the rest of the tourdates nearing capacity – make sure to grab your ticket for what is clearly THE metal tour of the year!
April 2011
22nd APRIL - MANCHESTER APOLLO
23rd APRIL - NEWCASTLE O2 ACADEMY
24th APRIL - GLASGOW O2 ACADEMY
26TH APRIL - NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY *** SOLD OUT
27TH APRIL - SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL
28TH APRIL - BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY
29TH APRIL - BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY*** SOLD OUT
30TH APRIL - LONDON O2 BRIXTON ACADEMY
1st MAY - CARDIFF UNIVERSITY GREAT HALL
2nd MAY - LEICESTER O2 ACADEMY LEICESTER
4th MAY - SHEFFIELD O2 ACADEMY SHEFFIELD *
Interview with Poets of the Fall
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Interview with Mika Tauriainen from Entwine
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Interview with The Winyls
We spoke to James and HC of the Winyls, the Finnish band that is said to combine exciting tunes, live mayhem, blood, sweat and tears into their music. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW
Interview with Larry Love of Negative
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Interview with MiMi Soya
We recently spoke to Brighton based pop rock outfit, MiMi Soya about their brand new EP 'I Can't Stand Pop Bands,' their recent success and what is still yet to come from the band. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW
Behinds the scenes with My Darkest Days
We recently went behind the scenes with My Darkest Days on their July 2010 tour, opening for Sick Puppies alongside It's Alive and Janus.
Mark Goodwin of Sick Puppies
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It's Alive
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Tommi Thunder from Suicide Love Boat
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Jonas Karsten from Vanity Beach
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Dead Confederate
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