Interviews

Punk Rock Factory were never meant to be play at Download Festival. In fact, they were never even meant to play anywhere live, reveals drummer Andrew 'Kob' Robinson. The band, who take all your favourite show tunes, Disney movie themes and well known bangers, and dip them in the well of sugar sweet pop-punk, were only a lockdown escape from the chaos of the pandemic. But now, they are making a living touring the world and playing to a sea of fists in the air as far as the eye can see.

The XCERTS are ready and raring to release their new album next month via their new label UNFD, following their slot at 2000trees Festival later this week. We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Murray MacLeod ahead of the record to discuss their collaboration with life-long friend Sam Carter, coming to terms with toxic emotions and finding peace in the chaos of life.

“Yesterday I started losing my voice a little but I got through it,” Taylor Acorn beams through a massive smile and pearly white teeth. Her joy at making not only her Download Festival debut, but her first ever appearance in the UK, is undeniable. She’s buzzing, electric and still full of adrenaline as she sits down with Bring The Noise UK behind the Kerrang! Avalanche Stage at Download.

Spearheading the next generation of arena rock with ass-booting, meaty riffs, thundering drums and more charisma than Elton John on steroids, The Warning are a band who are definitely keeping it in the family. We caught up with two thirds of Mexican rock band backstage at Download, as drummer Paulina ‘Pau’ and bassist Alejandra ‘Ale’ Villareal sat down with us to chew the fat, spill the tea and reflect on a bone-rattling mega set which opened the Opus Stage on Friday at the festival.

Just before the release of their latest studio album, 'Power to Play', we had the pleasure of catching up with Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter from McFly to take a deeper delve into this new chapter of the band's discovery. The record, which is out today, is a fantastic new exploration of them as musicians and artists; allowing them to get to the core of what they believe McFly to be. We spoke to them about their new material and how it feels to be making music they’re deeply proud of.

Straight from their raucous set at Wide Awake Festival, we caught up with Warmduscher's lead singer Clams Baker Jr, to discuss their latest release, the band's current tour, and what lies ahead for the rest of 2023.

In the Perranporth, we sat down with the band to talk new music and memorable crowds.

The band shared their dreams for their forthcoming album 'Join The Club' with us at Takedown Festival.

At Takedown Festival 2023, we sat down with Saint Agnes' Jon James Tufnell and Ryan Brown to discuss their forthcoming album 'Bloodsuckers', the story behind the music and the strong friendship within the band. 

Whilst enjoying the weekend here at Manchester Punk Festival, we had the amazing opportunity to speak to two-piece punk band Glitchers. Commonly known for their iconic, pop-up street gigs, Jake and Sophie gave us an insight into their unusual, unique lives.