Five Minutes With

Just Friends are a funk-rock collective with community at their core, formed through friendships in high school and the suburbs of Bay Area, California. We caught up with vocalist Sam Kless following the release of the 'JF Crew Vol 1' EP, to discuss their formation, influences and what's next for Just Friends. 

2020 marked the return of Cheap Meat, who confirmed details of their their long-awaited debut album 'People Are The Worst'. Due for release this week via their own label Jerk Store Records, the debut full-length was the record they wanted to make, on their own terms - offering a true representation of the London trio. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Ross Drummond to find out more... 

Blackout Problems have kicked off the new year with their brand new album 'DARK', the follow-up to 2018's 'KAOS' which saw them build their reputation across the globe, including their debut international tour, a variety of festival appearances and a run of forty shows supporting Royal Republic. We caught up with the band to discuss their formation, influences and more. 

Last year French power blues trio UnCuT released their vibrant debut album 'Blue', blending rock influences ranging from the 70s through to the present day. We caught up with the band to discuss their formation, their first musical memories and more. 

The COVID-19 pandemic may have halted their busy touring schedule (which included stadium dates with Metallica, arenas with System Of A Down and more), but Ego Kill Talent have kept themselves busy in this testing year with their first-ever livestream and more recently, the release of their new EP 'Part 2, The Dance Between'. With plans to release their new album 'The Dance Between Extremes' in early 2021, we caught up with the Brazilian rockers to find out more...

Formed in 2017 by members of Skeletonwitch, Abigail Williams, Eulogy, Wolvhammer and Leagues Below, Pulchra Morte revive and put their own spin on late-‘80s/early-‘90s doom-infused death metal on their latest album 'Ex Rosa Ceremonia'. We caught up with drummer Clayton Gore to find out more...

Grunge-fuelled power-pop quintet Babyteeth have made their mark with their debut EP 'Knock Yourself Out', which features four original tracks and a cover of Ariana Grande's 'God Is A Woman'. We caught up with the band to find out more, including their formation, ambitions, influences and what we can expect from them next... 

Alt-indie quintet JSA have just released their new EP, 'Fools Empire', comprised of three catchy tunes that will have your head bopping and your foot tapping. We caught up with lead vocalist David Marley to find out about JSA's formation, influences and plans following the EP release. 

Rising quintet Redwood released their stunning debut album 'Beside a Shallow Sun' last month, drawing influence from an array of genres from emo through to post-rock. Intrigued to find out more, we caught up with Jamie Richards (lead guitar/sound design) to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and his first musical memory. 

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Meg Myers has been turning heads across the globe with not one, but two new EPs, 'Thank U 4 Taking Me To 2 The Disco' and 'I'd Like 2 Go Home Now', which were released earlier this month through Sumerian Records. We caught up with Myers to find out more, including her first musical memory, her journey as an artist, her vast array of influences and plans for 2021.