Understanding how underground rock’s most controversial figure managed to distinguish between the man from the persona, unlocks the indelible significance of his work in the counterculture.

Famed underground rock outfit, Shellac have broken their 10-year studio silence by dropping their sixth LP To All Trains via Touch & Go Records, in what’s probably the archetypal punk fashion – no singles, no advance copies, no specific tour dates. Here's what we thought of their surprise release...

Ohio-based metalcore powerhouse The Plot in You have had a busy year so far. Coming hot off a huge North American tour supporting Beartooth, and with an imminent European invasion on the cards, the quartet continue their trajectory with the release of their new EP, 'Vol. 2' via Fearless Records.