7 Acts To Catch At Outbreak Festival 2023
We hope you’ve got your gold wristbands at the ready, because it’s that time of year again. Last year’s Outbreak was one for the hardcore history books - markin...
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Bittersweet’s Pride Picks
Happy Pride! Our lovely scene has played home to some of the best, queerest music out there, and in 2023 we’ve never been stronger. In the face of a turbulent, ...
“What had been a really difficult process became a breeze.” Boston Manor on Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures
Surprise – Boston Manor are back. Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures is out in just two days, which is not nearly long enough to prepare given the intensity of...
“Let’s see where the limits lie.” Catching Up With Boston Manor!
Boston Manor are a band relentlessly surging forward. They may not even have had the chance to tour 2020 magnum opus Glue yet, but that hasn’t stopped them from...
Heavy Music Awards 2021 Winners!
This past year has truly pushed artists like never before; with live events put on hold, acts have doubled down to bring a musical spark into our homes. The fif...
Download Pilot – Sunday Review
Sunday morning hangovers are nursed away today by Leeds’s Static Dress - glitchy post-hardcore with massive hooks is more than enough to wake up a sleepy Downlo...
Download Pilot – Saturday Review
After a night of adjusting to our makeshift yoga-matt sleeping quarters, we definitely need a boost — and nothing fixes up a stiff neck like a bit of headbangin...
Download Pilot – Friday Review
As we stand in Aldi grabbing various cans of sweetcorn and spaghetti hoops, we take a moment to pause… This is real. We are genuinely about to go to a festival ...
“If you were there, you’ll know.” Death Blooms Talk The Magic Of Opening Download Pilot
Download Pilot took place this weekend, and it was nothing short of spectacular in every way possible. Death Blooms were the band to kick things off on the Frid...
“Let’s make a great record at any fucking cost!” Tigercub’s Jamie Hall on As Blue As Indigo
Tomorrow, Tigercub unleash their sophomore full-length album, As Blue As Indigo. Second albums are intimidating at the best of times, least of all when you’re c...