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By eight am, it’s too hot to stay in a tent. The stages are packed before lunchtime and we are raring to go for another day ...
The resolutely independent As December Falls have returned, and they’re throwing caution to the wind. ‘Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine’ turns vulnerability into pop-punk steel; this is a record ...
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Festivals seem to be the duo’s natural environment as Lake Malice have been spreading their hyper-pop-meets-metal-blend across the fields of the UK and Europe all summer. “Yeah. I’m kind of sick of ...
Similarly, ‘METALI!!’, with Tom Morello jumping in, is a huge, fun track rich in eastern spice, but the rest of the collaborations on ‘Metal Forth’ are just as unexpected. Bloodywood, evidently paying ...
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It’s this passion which has attracted so many to Hot Milk, leading to the slogan ‘Hot Milk Is An Emotion’ to become adopted by their ever-growing numbers of fans. “It’s just the reaction that people ...
Boston Manor’s message is refreshing. They wear their hearts on their rolled up sleeves, and with a clear grounding and community around them, taking over the Apex feels like it was meant to be.
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The Dirty Nil’s last album – the delightful, light-hearted and colourful ‘Free Rein To Passions’ – is the audio equivalent of a pick-me-up. Striking a divine balance between fun and fragile, the ...
Arm’s Length have quietly become one of the most exciting names in the emo revival, building a loyal following with their blend of heartfelt lyricism, soaring guitar work, and raw vulnerability. Since ...
Slam Dunk South; traditional kick off to the UK festival season, it delivers the elusive festival highs and global lineup that sets the bar for the rest of the summer. A political undercurrent cuts ...