Features

Emerging from the Belgian darksynth and metal scene, mvsic2mvrder2 is ready to be heard. This week the masked artist released his ominous debut EP, 'BlakGod', offering a refreshing take on black metal riffs and gabber/hardcore beats. We caught up with m2m2 following the release to find out more...

After what felt like the longest winter ever, the warmer temperatures are finally on their way and Carpool Tunnel are here to soundtrack you into the spring, with their sunny SoCal-soaked surf rock. We caught up with the band, who are set to release their debut album 'Bloom' later this week, to discuss their formation, influences, empowering with positivity and more. 

Sydney Sprague's sincere and refreshing songwriting caught our attention last year, with the release of her single 'i refuse to die'. Now the singer/songwriter is gearing up to release her debut album 'maybe i will see you at the end of the world', which drops this Friday via Rude Records. We caught up with Sprague ahead of the release to discuss her pathway as an artist, her inspirations and more. 

Sinoptik's latest single 'Apple Tree' seeks enlightenment, to relieve the pain in their home country and the world beyond. We caught up with the Ukranian power rock trio to discuss the single and it's accompanying video in more detail, from the writing process and themes to stories behind the scenes. 

There are exciting times ahead for Australian cinematic metal quintet Acolyte. The band returned earlier this month with the release of their 10-minute epic 'Entropy', offering a glimpse into their forthcoming sophomore album. We caught up with bassist Jason Grondman to delve into their new single and accompanying video, discussing the writing process, themes, stories from behind the scenes and more.  

Norwegian punks LÜT are back with their enthralling new album 'Mersmak', cementing themselves as ones to watch following their critically acclaimed debut 'Pandion'. We caught up with the band to find out more, including their influences, ambitions and plans following the release. 

It's been a turbulent twelve months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but progressive metal quintet Exist Immortal have used their time wisely to write and record new music, striving to spread as much positivity as possible. We caught up with vocalist Meyrick De La Fuente ahead of their new EP 'Act Two: Gold', to discuss the band's formation and influences, his first musical memory and much more. 

Scottish alt-rock/post-hardcore quintet To Kill Achilles have just released their emotion-fuelled sophomore album, 'Something To Remember Me By'. For the members that make up To Kill Achilles it's more than just a project for musical output, it's a support network and "a life force for us, it keeps us going and keeps us thinking." We caught up with the five-piece to find out more...

Formed through a chance meeting at a party, where vocalists/guitarists Ralph Torrefranca and Sapphire Jewell bonded over their love of UK post-punk bands, LA four-piece Cuffed Up have been going from strength to strength and are ready to release a physical version of their debut self-titled EP through Hassle Records. We caught up with Torrefranca ahead of the release to discuss the band's influences, what they aim to achieve and more. 

Friday 5th February marked the date that Hastings’ finest Kid Kapichi unleashed their highly anticipated debut album into the world. 'This Time Next Year' was produced by the band during lockdown and is a record that bursts with personality and boisterous charm. We spoke to co-vocalist and guitarist Jack Wilson about the record, their future plans, and how much Buckfast makes the perfect gig.