Things aren’t great at the moment; you only have to turn on your TV or look at your Twitter feed to see that (eugh). So what better way to make ourselves feel better than a listen to an acoustic EP from a band from our younger years? Hit The Lights’ latest release Just To Get Through To You is an uplifting six track treat, perfect for reminiscing about the days you made your carefree memories – when the sun actually shone in the summer! – but with an observant, realistic edge.

Camden Rocks this year was brimming with up and coming bands, including punk rock five-piece Drones. After a recent shift in band members, we were keen to find out how things were going, so we caught up with drummer Mitchell Thomas and new members Lois McDougall and Tim Kramer to see what they had to say.

Check out the latest Black Peaks video ahead of their performance at 2000trees Festival next week.

Today marks the release of Area 11's new album Modern Synthesis and the band hit the road later this month to celebrate. In the run up the quartet have shared their stories from the road and trust us, there are some good ones in there!

Lee Fest Presents: The Neverland is happening this month and We Are Scientists have been announced as special guests!

We recently caught up with atmospheric hardcore outfit Thrones to chat about their latest single Winter, their influences and what else is on the cards for the promising quintet.