They say that first impressions count and Beauty School made a great one on us. The band, who are inspired by the likes of Fireworks and American Football, released their debut single 'Take It Slow' at the end of 2021 via Slam Dunk Records. The anthemic, emotive track was written during lockdown and is an open, honest exploration into mental health. We caught up with Dan from the band to find out more about the song's writing process and theme, the accompanying music video and more. 

Formed through mutual friends after attending an Enter Shikari show, rising noise-pop duo Superlove were inspired to create a sound that combined the best elements of pop and heavy music. We caught up with bassist/vocalist Jacob Rice following the release of their recent single 'Maybe I Could Tell You', to discuss the band's influences, ambitions, future plans and more. 

Rising metalcore outfit Pridelands have put their heart and soul into their debut album 'Light Bends'. Taking over production and engineering duties when COVID lockdowns struck, there was no stopping the Australian quintet, who released the captivating record via SharpTone Records earlier this month. We caught up with vocalist Joshua Cory following the album release, to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

As another year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite albums and EPs from 2021. With live shows having made a comeback earlier this year, there’s also been a vast amount of great new music for us to listen to. Some tough decisions had to be made to narrow down our lists, but read on to find out who we absolutely loved listening to this this year. Let us know your favourite releases by tweeting us @BringTheNoiseUK!

Hot on the heels of their debut album 'Between Me and The Machine', melodic hardcore/post-hardcore trio Resolve are a force to be reckoned with as they release their most honest and beautiful material to date. We caught up with bassist Robin Mariat to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, influences, future plans and more. 

Nu-deathcore quintet ten56. have made a crushing entrance with their debut EP, 'downer part. 1'. Fronted by Aaron Matts (ex-Betraying the Martyrs) and featuring members of Novelists FR, Kadinja, and Uneven Structure, the musicians that form ten56. have a lot of experience under their belts, and it shows on their pummelling first release. We caught up with Aaron Matts to find out more, including the band's formation, influences and ambitions. 

Rising Canadian five-piece Calling All Captains have stepped up their game with their debut album 'Slowly Getting Better', seamlessly blending pop-punk and post-hardcore to deliver their captivating signature sound. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Brad Bremner to discuss the band's formation, their wide range of influences, his first musical memory and more. 

Hot on the heels of their debut album and a tour supporting Bokassa, rising rock trio Florence Black are showing no signs of slowing, now back out on the road with Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. We caught up with bassist Jordan 'Foz' Evans to find out more about Florence Black, including their formation, influences and ambitions. 

HAWXX are sending out a powerful message with their brand new single 'Death of Silence'. A song of solidarity and empowerment, 'Death of Silence' was originally inspired by the Me Too movement and is a hard-hitting introduction to the band's upcoming EP 'You're Only As Loud As You Shout Right Now' - due for release in early 2022. We caught up with HAWXX to find out more, including the themes, accompanying music video and stories from behind the scenes. 

Norway's rising stoner punks Bokassa are back with their brand new album 'Molotov Rocktail', delivering their captivating mix of stoner, metal, sludge and punk rock in their own unique style. We caught up with lead vocalist/guitarist Jørn Kaarstad following the release, to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, influences, future plans and more.