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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. 

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. 

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...

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. 

Reading and Leeds Festival takes place over August bank holiday weekend, we take a look at the line-up to give you our take on whose sets definitely shouldn't be missed.

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. 

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. 

The Sherlocks have fast become one of the UK’s modern faces of British rock ‘n’ roll and indie music. They are a band bonded half by blood and all by friendship and a good ear for what makes a banger of an indie rock tune. With a third full-length soon to be expected, following on the heels of breakthrough debut record 'Live For The Moment' and stellar second studio album 'Under Your Sky', we spoke to Sherlocks before their special homecoming festival slot at Tramlines Festival all about the proud Yorkshire outfits soaring new single Falling, where the third full length will sit in The Sherlocks’ discography and that mega Sheffield Wednesday Football Club kit launch. 

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.

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.