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You may know Stephen Taranto from his band The Helix Nebula, but earlier this year the Australian instrumentalist released his solo debut EP 'Permanence'. We caught up with Taranto to talk about the new record, his plans for the rest of the year and more.

Ohio punks Ogikubo Station will embark on their first ever UK headline tour later this month, following the release of their 'Okinawan Love Songs' EP. We caught up with Maura Weaver ahead of the tour to hear her top tips and stories from the road.

Formed in early 2018, London-based trio Chains Of Daisy combine country rock, rhythm, and blues influences for an all-encompassing sound. Earlier in the month they released their debut EP 'Dead As Stone' and we caught up with the band to chat about their new release, their journey so far and much more.

A band who "don't believe in guilty pleasures, only pleasures," Swedish quartet Royal Republic are about to set the world alight with their new album 'Club Majesty'. We caught up with guitarist Hannes Irengård ahead of the release to talk about the new record, their iconic red jackets, a new addition to their live show and more.

With festival season well underway, All Points East Festival returns for its second year to London's Victoria Park. Spanning across two long weekends in May and June, the festival plays host to the most exciting names in music on its multiple stages. If you're heading down to All Points East on Friday 31st May you will be treated to the festival's outstanding alternative line-up, featuring some of the hottest names in rock, metal and everything in between. Need some help to plan your day? Check out our must see bands!

Slam Dunk Festival returns to Leeds and Hatfield over the Bank Holiday weekend, featuring a line-up of some of the most exciting names in rock, metal and punk. With so many great acts to choose from the big question is: how do you plan your day? We're here to help, check out our top picks below!

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Alt-pop duo I Don't Know How But They Found Me (commonly shortened to iDKHOW) may be a fairly new band, but following the release of 1981 Extended Play last year they have had non-stop success, with a sold-out UK headline tour, an appearance at London's O2 Academy Brixton supporting Deaf Havana and touring America. Soon to return to the UK for a tour and an appearance at Slam Dunk Festival, we caught up with Dallon Weekes to discuss their live show, his most memorable moment on stage and his festival do's and don'ts.

Progressive rock trio Source released their new album 'Totality' earlier this year, so we caught up with the band to talk about the record, their journey so far and flotation tanks...

Returning and ready to fight back, New Years Day had every reason to be excited as they released their new album 'Unbreakable' last month. We caught up with vocalist Ash Costello to talk empowerment, having a voice, what it was like growing up in Orange County and more.