HannahGillicker
A 30-something year old journalist and freelance PR often found at a gig, a festival or holding a dictophone to a band and asking them all kinds of questions. I'm a sucker for whiskey and vinyl.
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Afterlife

Rising alt-metal quartet Afterlife are a force to be reckoned with. Having previously toured with Miss May I, The Word Alive and Being As An Ocean and with an impressive 145,000 monthly Spotify listeners to their name, the band are showing no signs of slowing as they release their brand new album 'Part Of Me'. We caught up with vocalist Tyler Levenson to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, ambitions, influences and more. 
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Lovebreakers

Power pop quartet Lovebreakers formed in 2017, self-releasing their 'Social Hell' EP through their own Sabbath City Records in 2018. Fast forward to 2021 and the band have signed to Wiretap Records to release their debut album 'Primary Colours', finding fans in BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders, Radio X's John Kennedy, BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq and more. We caught up with lead guitarist/vocalist Chino Robinson following the album release, to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and future plans. 
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Another Now

If you're a fan of Northlane, Bad Omens and While She Sleeps, then Another Now could be your new favourite band. The Dutch alternative metal quintet released their debut album 'OMNI' in June, blending metalcore with elements of techno, hardstyle and deathcore to deliver their own fresh take on metal. Thematically, the album explores an increasingly important topic, finding ways to counteract the stigmatisation of psychological problems to create more understanding and empathy. We caught up with Another Now following their album release to find out more...
Life On The Road

MUSIC FEATURE: Life On The Road With…YONAKA

It's an exciting time for rising four-piece YONAKA. July saw the release of their 'Seize The Power' mixtape, featuring collaborations with Jason Butler of FEVER 333 and Barns Courtney, which they celebrated with a special show at London's Signature Brew. Now, the band are gearing up for an appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival before they hit the road with Nothing But Thieves and Airways in October. We caught up with YONAKA ahead of their upcoming shows, to find out their top touring tips and stories from the road. 
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Bicurious

With millions of streams, successful tours and festival appearances, and a sold-out hometown show under their belts, Dublin-based post-rock duo Bicurious are once again proving their worth with their enthralling debut album '(re)constructed'. We caught up with drummer Gavin Purcell following the release to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Insurgent

Metal newcomers Insurgent are bursting onto the scene with their debut EP 'Sentient', blending the technicalities of prog metal with elements of stadium-ready anthems - making a solid mark with their new release. We caught up with guitarist Joe Rowley to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 
Behind The Noise

MUSIC FEATURE: Behind The Noise – Kaonashi

Earlier this year, US emo mathcore quintet Kaonashi released their debut album 'Dear Lemon House, You Ruined Me: Senior Year', a follow-up to their concept EP 'Why Did You Do It?'. Ahead of the record, the band shared their chaotic single 'An Evening of Moving Pictures With Scooter Corkle', which re-introduced androgynous protagonist Jamie, alongside characters Morgan and Casey, showing their personalities intertwine. We caught up with drummer Ryan Paolilli to find out more about the single and accompanying music video, from the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes.
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Never Loved

Get ready for plenty singalong moments on Never Loved's debut album 'Over It'. The alternative rock trio teamed up with multi-platinum producer Matt Squire for the record, which also features co-writes by The All-American Rejects’ Nick Wheeler - guaranteed to make an excellent summer soundtrack. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Cameron Knopp following the album release, to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 
Behind The Noise

MUSIC FEATURE: Behind The Noise – Tally Spear

Tally Spear is back with her brand new single 'Fun House', a metaphorical song that explores her struggles with anxiety and getting in her own head. We caught up with the London-born artist to find out more about 'Fun House' and it's accompanying music video, including the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes. 
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MUSIC FEATURE: Five Minutes With…Sinoptik

With a vast array of influences, from 1970s occult rock through to thrash metal, glam rock and retro wave, Sinoptik deliver a fresh yet nostalgic, stadium-ready sound on their latest album 'The Calling'. We caught up with the Ukrainian trio following the release, to discuss their formation, ambitions, first musical memories and more. 
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