Glamour of The Kill // ‘After Hours’, EP Review

Self-funding for Yorkshire’s Glamour of The Kill went from zero to 100% in the blink of an eye. With funding secured, the four-piece worked hard to put the wheels in motion and get the EP recorded. 

Was the wait worth it? Click below to hear what we thought…

The Used // Interview & Live Review

The Used are back; “Vulnerable” the new album was released in March and the Utah four-piece are back in the UK, set to rock venues up and down the country. Est.1987 headed down to Manchester’s HMV Ritz to meet up with Quinn [Allman, guitar], Jeph [Howard, bass] and drummer Dan [Whitesides] to chat music, regrets and doing their job to the fullest.

Professor Green // Live Review, Leeds O2 Academy

Stephen Manderson, aka Professor Green has already had a phenomenal career thus far and, since his hit single “Read All About It” claimed the number one spot, things have really taken off, currently on his biggest tour to date. So, Est.1987 headed down to Leeds O2 Academy to see what Professor Green’s sold out live show had to offer.  

Bastille // Interview & Live Review

Meet Bastille. In fact you may remember us mentioning them HERE as a band we tipped you to watch out for. What started out as a solo project by Dan Smith [who was born on the French, Bastille Day, hence the name] has now turned into a four-piece full live band with an E.P out on 30th April and an album on the way. We headed down to The Harley in Sheffield on the opening night of the tour and chatted to Dan all things touring, recording and having a “wow this is amazing man” moment.

Deaf Havana // Interview & Live Review

Deaf Havana have had an amazing few months since the release of their acclaimed album "Fools and Worthless Liars" at the end of 2011. Tickets for the recent tour are in hot demand with most selling out and the venues having to be upgraded to a higher capacity. So, Est.1987 jumped at the chance to hang out with the Kings Lynn four-piece to chat leaving 'screaming' in 2006, playing Leeds/Reading Festival and being the best that they've ever been.

Lostprophets // Live Review including Interview with support band // Modestep

If you don’t recognise the name Modestep, well, where have you been? The four cheeky Londoners have been storming the airwaves with their blend of dubstep and rock. The boys have touched down in Manchester as sole support for Welsh rockers Lostprophets. Est.1987 headed down to the show to catch up with Josh, Tony, Matt and Nick [Modestep] to chat influences, Bieber and turning fan points into tattoos!

Andrew W.K // Interview & Live Review

It has been ten years since Andrew W.K's album "I Get Wet", (including iconic and controversial front cover) was released.  The "Party Hard" singer is back, with full band and currently on a world tour; their biggest to date! 
We caught up with the man himself ahead of the Manchester Academy show to chat rock 'n' roll, the lucky number 13 and of course, partying!

Angels & Airwaves // Le Blorr - Live Review, Leeds 02 Academy

The doors aren’t open for a while but the crowd circles the outside of The Academy in Leeds; murmurs of excitement run through it ahead of tonight’s 02 show. They write albums, write film scores, work on graphic novels and are now in the UK for a select string of dates: yes, Angels and Airwaves [AVA] are back.

Miss May I // The Ghost Inside // Parkway Drive - Live Review

Ohio's Miss May I and Los Angeles' The Ghost Inside are back on UK shores, setting out on a tour with Parkway Drive [above]. Est.1987 headed to the sold out show at Manchester Academy 1 ready for what would be a hefty array of American and Australian hardcore!

We caught up with Levi Benton [Miss May I] and Aaron Brooks [The Ghost Inside] to chat recording, pre-show rituals and lions! To read what they had to say click HERE.

Failsafe // Interview & Live Review

Failsafe, the Preston rock quintet, are back with album number three and are taking to the road on their first gigs of 2012. Yes, you may recognise these guys from The Inbetweeners episode they appeared in or from their slots playing with famed American "post-punk laptop" rapper MC Lars. Est.1987 caught up with lead singer Jim Norris ahead of their Manchester show to chat all things"Routines", music videos and the infamous British sitcom!

ONE TO WATCH // Echotape - Interview & Live Review

Meet Echotape, a band that came together to break down the  They are the 5 piece of, Andi Karthauser [AK], Marc Burford, Dan Bowman, Daniel Morriss and Mike Burford hailing from Andover and may just be one of your favourite bands of 2012. 


Heading out on their debut tour Est.1987 caught up with AK and Mike to chat all things recording, being on the road and "AAI"! 

D.R.U.G.S // Live Review - 02 Academy, Leeds

A year ago and Est.1987 were hanging out with new band Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows [D.R.U.G.S] as they played Leeds Cockpit. We chatted all things music, their fans and being on the top of their game. Read that full interview HERE. Fast forward to the present and tonight we head down to the vastly larger venue, Leeds 02 Academy, to see the “post-hardcore supergroup” take to the stage as the main support for Hollywood rockers “Black Veil Brides”.

Mystery Jets // Live Review - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Mystery Jets haven’t’ toured in over eighteen months and spent a lot of the past year out in Texas recording songs that have formed the new album, “Radlands”. With the new album out on April 30^th the Eel Pie Island four-piece are taking back to the road playing a series of more intimate venues in the hope they can “play right in front of you and bring you the stories and sounds of the record as we intended them to be heard.” 

Ceremony // Interview & Live Review

Ceremony are back in the UK and with a new album in tow. The follow up to the 2010 smash "Rohnert Park" comes in the form of "Zoo". 
The Californian hardcore punk outfit take another new direction on the new album, nevertheless it is as expected; aggressive, captivating and unforgettable. Est.1987 headed down to the final tour date in Leeds to catch up with guitarist Anthony Anzaldo. We chatted all things fans, recording and isolating social media...

Kassidy // Interview & Live Review

Kassidy are back! With their new album, "One Man Army" out on 30th April and a busy few months of touring ahead, Est.1987 caught up with the quartet ahead of their York Fibbers Show. We sat down with Barrie-James O'Neill and Lewis Andrew to chat about their unique sound, the fifth band member, oh and Tom Hanks!  

Yashin // Live Review - York Fibbers

Yashin have served their dues in support slots and tonight is all about them owning the modest stage here at the well established York Fibbers. 2009 saw the band replace one vocalist with two; American born Harry Radford and Glaswegian Kevin Miles. 

As Blood Runs Black // Interview & Live Review

Est.1987 headed down to The Cockpit in Leeds to check out LA metal act As Blood Runs Black. 


We caught up with Leche [drums] and Nick [bass] pre-show to chat all things recording, new faces, oh, and dirty laundry!

Rise To Remain // Interview & Live Review

Rise To Remain have had a great past year; they've released their debut album, signed to EMI, and welcomed two new members into the band. It was their first time playing at Fibbers in York so Est.1987 caught up with front-man Austin Dickinson to talk "City of Vultures", the new line-up, oh, and the time he got "stuck in a washing machine"!

Kill Hannah // Interview & Review

Kill Hannah haven’t graced UK shores in a fair while, but are back on a pit stop tour. They have just returned from playing a festival in Australia and hit Manchester’s colder climate to talk to Est.1987 about new material, their dedicated fans, oh and “Wooter’s greatest hits”. 

New Build // Live Review - Leeds Cockpit

Meet New Build. Made up from components of Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem, their first full album, "Yesterday Was Lived And Lost", was released on Monday on the band's own label. Before heading out to America and Europe to headline sold out shows the take to the road on a modest sized UK tour.


We caught up with Al Doyle earlier in the week ahead of the Leeds show. To read the interview click HERE.