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Fear of Marko @ Night and Day Cafe Manchester

Emily SwingleAugust 4, 2023

Fear of Marko @ Night and Day Cafe, Manchester, Tuesday 25 July 2023 It’s sexy gay emo Christmas. By which we mean, Fear of Marko is bringing his band of thi...

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Outbreak Fest 2023: A Smelting Pot Of Skating Subcultures

Emily SwingleJuly 21, 2023

Outbreak Festival is hardcore’s worst kept secret. No longer lingering in the depths of the underground, this year’s Outbreak weekend saw 10,000 punks packing o...

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7 Acts To Catch At Outbreak Festival 2023

Emily SwingleJune 21, 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

Emily SwingleJune 1, 2023

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, ...

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DRAIN – LIVING PROOF

Emily SwingleMay 16, 2023

DRAIN, LIVING PROOF Epitaph There’s something special laced in that Californian air, and DRAIN are living proof of it. Serving up their own brand of sunkiss...

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DRAIN – FTS (KYS)

Emily SwingleMarch 8, 2023

Drain, FTS (KYS) Epitaph Records Sometimes all you need is a roar of raw, thrashing hardcore to take the edge off - thankfully, DRAIN have got us covered. W...

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Paramore – This Is Why

Emily SwingleFebruary 12, 2023

Paramore, This Is Why Atlantic Records It’s been 5 long years since Paramore’s last release - and This Is Why. A product of cabin feverish introspection, Th...

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You Me At Six – Manchester, 6.2.2023

Emily SwingleFebruary 8, 2023

You Me At Six @ O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester 6.2.23 with Bears in Trees, The Maine and Waterparks 2023 may be the year of the rabbit, but it is also un...

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zebrahead – II EP

Emily SwingleFebruary 6, 2023

zebrahead, II EP MFZB Records Whoever said that a zebra can’t change its stripes has clearly never met zebrahead. After thirteen studio albums, these punk r...

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Download20’s First Wave Of Acts Announced!

Emily SwingleNovember 11, 2022

If you weren’t aware, it’s a pretty big year for the top dog of rock festivals. The beloved Download is turning 20 this June - and it’s celebrating ...

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