Features

Following on from the release of their debut album 'Royal Swan' last month, now is the perfect time to get in on the Phoxjaw action. Mixing grunge and alt-rock alongside some softer indie tones, they're continuously blurring genre boundaries to create a sound which is uniquely theirs and we love it. Find out more about them, including their hidden talents, here.

If you love expansive, atmospheric post-hardcore then you need to turn your attention to French quintet Fall of Messiah, who recently released their fourth studio album 'S E N I C A R N E' through Holy Roar Records. We caught up with guitarist Ben Defer to find out more, including his first musical memory, the band's ambitions and why you might be surprised by their live show. 

Prog rock quintet Glass Ocean are evolving into one of Australia's most exciting new acts, blending heartfelt storytelling with captivating heavy grooves and futuristic synths on their upcoming debut album 'The Remnants Of Losing Yourself In Someone Else'. We caught up with the band to find out more, including their formation, their ambitions and what they plan to do next. 

Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada outfit The Killers have released some killer singles over the years. From bursting onto the indie-rock scene some seventeen years ago with their breakout 'Mr. Brightside', an absolutely infectious anthem that still remains heavily listened to this day. The four-piece have gone on to have a string of smash singles, from 'When You Were Young' to 'Human', 'Runaways' and the more recent 'The Man'. Despite decades worth of plays, purchases and streams across these popular singles, as part of our Deep Cuts feature we aim to take a dive into some of the lesser known tracks within the band's studio albums. Read on to find out Katie Conway-Flood’s picks from The Killers’ colossal back catalogue. 

Bristol-based trio Poisonous Birds are ready to make waves, with the imminent release of their new EP 'We Can Never Not Be All Of Us'. The unique group take most of their inspiration from the visual arts, whilst melding elements of art-rock, electronica and post-rock to deliver a multi-layered, emotively captivating sound. We caught up with Tom Ridley (vocals, electronics, producer) to find out more...

2020 is a year which has been so God awful it is as if it tumbled from the blackened soul of Lucifer himself, with most of us literally locked inside our own homes for months, the country, scratch that THE WORLD, on its collective knees, and no live music to soothe our pain and misery. So although Download 2021 is yet 10-long months away it is no surprise, following their recent announcement, that excitement is already creeping towards fever pitch at the mere thought of seeing the bands we love thrill us from the festival's stages next year.

Canadian rock quintet Rarity are back with brand new music, marking their first new material since their 2019 full-length 'The Longest Lonesome'. Recent singles, the catchy 'Leave It Alone' and emotion-fuelled 'Worn Down', show two different sides of Rarity, but both are equally captivating in their own way. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Corbin Giroux to talk about his first musical memory, the band's influences, aims and more. 

Swedish metallers Orbit Culture are bringing something fresh to the table with their new album 'Nija'. While the band cite heavier influences of Metallica and Gojira, they create their own unique and experimental brand of metal by injecting a wide range of sounds and textures into their music. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Niklas Karlsson to find out more about Orbit Culture, including their formation, influences and what they aim to achieve. 

Dublin alt-metal quintet Jet Fuel Chemistry are making a bold statement with their new EP 'Sign Of The Times', five hard-hitting tracks combining anthemic alternative rock and modern metalcore. In the run up to the release the band revealed a video for their single 'War', which bassist Lorcan Macken says is "the best possible introduction to our band." We caught up with him to find out more...

Welcome to Romania, the land of “vampires” & Vlad the Impaler, beautiful landscapes, and… metal?! Yes, you’ve read that right! In this latest entry in our Ones to Watch series we’ve set our sights on ten Romanian bands which should get more recognition than they do outside of their home country. Spanning genres such as folk metal, trap-metalcore and hardcore, there’s bound to be something for you here. Having said that, let’s take a look, shall we?