Spotlight: Danny Miller of Lewis Del Mar By Ellie Robinson published 15 December 20 The new album, August, is out now via Fader
Sevendust: "We want to keep the energy alive, so the first thing we think about is what kind of songs will get people moving" By Ellie Robinson published 14 December 20 They conquered the ‘90s, noughts and tens, and now Sevendust are kicking off their roaring ‘20s with an album set to redefine the very core of their signature style
Seether: "The only pressure I felt was that I needed to exceed the expectations we laid down with the last album" By Ellie Robinson published 13 December 20 2020 has put up one hell of a fight thus far, but for the South African nu-metal maniacs in Seether, it’s just another year in the life – one they’re ready to show what’s what
Nickelback: "If you don’t leave a little bit of your sanity behind when you make an album, you haven’t dug deep enough" By Ellie Robinson published 10 December 20 Look at this photograph… Okay, now read this interview, where Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger looks back on 15 years of the iconic All The Right Reasons
Biffy Clyro: "It's really special when you can go through a tough moment and come out on the other side with more confidence" By Ellie Robinson published 9 December 20 Their new album may be called A Celebration Of Endings, but don’t get it twisted: Biffy Clyro ain’t going anywhere soon
Nothing But Thieves: "I think we need to move rock forward, because it died in its tracks for a reason" By Ellie Robinson published 8 December 20 Rock ’n’ roll ain’t dead – just look at English shredheads Nothing But Thieves for proof. In fact on album #3, they’re taking their signature modern rock mayhem to a whole new level
PVRIS: “It’s just about wanting to be truthful and authentic to what is actually happening behind the scenes” By Ellie Robinson published 7 December 20 On their poignant and empowering new album Use Me, PVRIS frontwoman Lynn Gunn takes charge and embraces her well-earned turn in the spotlight
Spotlight: Courtney Marie Andrews By Ellie Robinson published 6 December 20 The new album, Old Flowers, is out now via Fat Possum
Pillow Queens - In Waiting album review By Ellie Robinson published 3 December 20 "This unforgivingly catchy and wickedly poignant debut is sure to make Pillow Queens an alt scene staple"
The Front Bottoms: “It was fun because we got to get into a room together and just jam out” By Ellie Robinson published 2 December 20 The Front Bottoms mastered their transition from basement-staple folk-punks to arena-packing pop kings. Now, they’re throwing caution to the wind with an album of pure, unfiltered chaos
Obscura Hail - Siren EP review By Ellie Robinson published 1 December 20 "Rough around the edges in a cute and kitschy way, like a DIY punk bar with plastic butterflies blu-tacked to the walls"
Beabadoobee: “I think what really helped me was the tunings I find, and the alternate tunings we play in” By Ellie Robinson published 30 November 20 Earning a major label smash-hit and Fender’s seal of approval just two years into her career, Beabadoobee certainly isn’t here to f*** around
Kurt Vile - Speed, Sound, Lonely KV EP review By Ellie Robinson published 29 November 20 "Kurt Vile’s new five‑tracker is driven by his typical twangy, from‑the‑hip noodling and soulful, pseudo-Southern drawl"
Hatebreed: “People will definitely be surprised when they hear some of the songs on this album” By Ellie Robinson published 26 November 20 Hardcore's generation-spanning heroes go heavy on their latest album – both in sound, and in amp stacks...
Blake Scott - Niscitam album review By Ellie Robinson published 25 November 20 "The solo debut from The Peep Tempel’s captain is expectedly confronting..."
iDKHow: “I have a tendency to throw everything and the kitchen sink at a recording” By Ellie Robinson published 24 November 20 Blending futuristic sounds with nostalgic attitudes, I Don't Know How But They Found Me (A.K.A. iDKHow) bring more than just the Razzmatazz to their as-titled debut album
Wax Chattels - Clot album review By Ellie Robinson published 23 November 20 "Wax Chattels have brewed up an album of rich and riveting guitar riffs that doesn’t actually feature a single guitar"
Spotlight: David Potter of Stand Atlantic By Ellie Robinson published 22 November 20 The new album, Pink Elephant, is out now via Hopeless
Tired Lion: "I write music because it helps me to get through things, so the fact that this is all 100 percent me is terrifying" By Ellie Robinson published 19 November 20 The dumb days are over and Tired Lion are ready for a second shot at life, thanks in no short part to the red-hot resilience of their badass frontwoman
Something For Kate: "If I’m listening to a record that came out in 2020, I want to listen to a record that sounds like 2020!" By Ellie Robinson published 18 November 20 Something For Kate are back with an epic new album of big, lush musical atmospheres and warm, kaleidoscopic melodies: exactly what this clusterf*** of a year has needed