The Maine // Interview & Tour Preview

The Maine returns to the UK and Europe this month on their much anticipated Lovely Little Lonely World Tour.

We couldn't pass up the opportunity to sit down and chat ahead of the tour about the unconventional location for recording the new album,  the London rain and not being afraid to say no....

The Maine // Returns to the UK this September

Now, over here on Est.1987 we don't like to have favourites. Or at least we don't usually admit to them. However, we put our hands up- The Maine is one of our long term faves who we have featured for years along their musical journey. 

So, when we found out they were coming back to the UK, we couldn't wait to share the news with you...

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS TOUR PREVIEW // INTERVIEW WITH SUPPORT BAND- BEACH WEATHER

You may recognise one of the members of new US band Beach Weather. A Rocket To The Moon's Nick Santino is back and his newest project, Beach Weather are set to storm the UK on tour with Sleeping With Sirens. We couldn't resist sitting down with the boys after hearing their first EP, "What A Drag". Click below to as we chat to the band about how they got together, English accents and baptisms of fire...

THE MAINE // UK & Europe Tour Preview

The Maine is back in the UK and we couldn't be more excited. Est.1987 favourites who released the latest album, "American Candy" last year are back and on tour with fellow US rockers Mayday Parade. 

We will be heading down to catch the boys are The Troxy in London and will be prodviding you with a cheeky little interview. Until then, click below to find out where you can catch the tour and watch what happened when we got a little bit Forever Halloween the last time we saw The Maine...

Twin Atantic // Tour Preview

Twin Atlantic have had an incredible year and the highlight is yet to come. Since May, the band have played T In The Park, Glastonbury Festival (John Peel stage), Radio 1 Big Weekend, The Great Escape VEVO Stage, three dates on Kings of Leon stadium tour (May, June), Reading and Leeds, Ryder Cup Gala. 

Now it is headline tour time! Click below to find out where you can catch the Scottish four piece and we'll see you at the front...

The Maine // UK Tour with Deaf Havana & Headline Shows

After only a few short months, Arizona’s The Maine are already planning their return to the UK and we can't wait! We caught up with the band just before Christmas on their headline run inbetween releasing their new album, 'Forever Halloween', and touring on the Europe Vans Warped Tour. Now the Arizona five-piece is back and supporting Deaf Havana as well as fitting in some headline shows and playing at Hit The Deck Festival. 

To find out where you can catch the tour and what happened when we last saw them, click below...

Findlay // Interview & Tour Preview

Hot on the heels of supporting Jake Bugg and Miles Kane, one woman powerhouse Findlay is setting out on her own headline tour. 

She took time out to chat to Est.1987 about getting out on the road, recording with Flood and the lack of chips and gravy in London. Click below to read the interview in full and to find out where you can catch the tour...

Bring Me The Horizon // Tour Preview & New Single 'Can You Feel My Heart'

Sheffield five-piece Bring Me The Horizon are currently one of the most in-demand rock bands around & their tour schedule replicates this. The new tour will start up in Glasgow on October 30th before culminating in the historic O2 Academy Brixton on November 6th.  The band also recently revealed their new single, taken from critically acclaimed album, Sempiternal,  will be “Can You Feel My Heart.”  The song was released via RCA Records on October 6th. 

To find out where you can get your hands on the last remaining show tickets and to watch the new video click below...

Itch // Warped UK & Kevin Says Tour Preview Interview

Warped Tour is back in the UK in November for a second year and this year things are even bigger. The Kevin Says Tour will kick off straight after the main weekend event at Alexandra Palace and will see some of the acts head out around the country on this special five date tour.

The Kevin Says Tour will be headlined by Itch. The former King Blues front man has been playing on the US Warped Tour all summer and is just gearing up to release a new single featuring Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara.

 We caught up with Itch ahead of tour for an indepth chat about going solo, writing with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump and his impressive shirt collection...

Kid Karate // Tour Preview

Fresh from the success of their debut US tour where they played to thousands in Chicago at The Wicker Park Fest and at the infamous Sayers Club in Hollywood where Rumer Willis opened the night for them – Kid Karate are currently on their first UK live tour and have released their EP release ‘Lights Out’.

 We're heading down to the Leeds show this weekend at the newly opened Belgrave Music Hall and we can't wait to see what the live show has to offer. To find out more about the band, watch the new video and see where you can catch them on tour click below...

Lawson Tour Preview // Interview with Support Band- PAIGHTON

Last week we announced that Nottingham four-piece, Paighton, will be supporting Lawson on their tour which starts in September. This week we were lucky enough to catch up with Joe Atkinson from the band to chat about touring, the added dynamic of having two singers and gearing up to release their debut music video in September.

Click below to read the interview in full and find out where you can catch the tour…

Lawson Tour Preview // Support Band Announced as PAIGHTON

Nottingham four-piece, Paighton, have announced that they are to join Gold selling pop band Lawson on their headline run of the UK. Taking in 15 dates across the UK, the tour commences at Rhyl Pavilion on 28th September, visiting theatres and arenas alike concluding at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 20th October.

To find out more on Paighton and where you can catch the Lawson tour this Autumn click below...

Heaven's Basement // Tour Preview & TICKET GIVEAWAY

Heaven's Basement will be embarking on a UK headline tour this summer, alongside performances at Nass Festival and Reading and Leeds Festivals. 

Following the success of the band's recent single "I Am Electric" they will also be releasing "Fire, Fire" from "Filthy Empire", in celebration of their Download appearance.

To find out where you can catch the four-piece and how you can win a pair of tickets for a show click below...

Bam Margera’s "F***face Unstoppable" 2013 Tour // UK & Europe Preview

With only two weeks to go until Bam Margera's "F***face Unstoppable" tour hits Europe and UK now is the time to get your tickets. To find out more about the show and how you can get your hands on tickets for what will be one of the most anticipated tours of the summer click below..

Bullet For My Valentine // “Rule Britannia” UK Arena Tour announced for December

Bullet For My Valentine have announced details of their largest ever UK tour to date. The Welsh rock band, who released their fourth album "Temper Temper" in March, played a series of sold out UK shows in spring and have since played sold out tours in America and across Europe. 

Having just appeared as second headliners on the Main Stage at this year’s Download festival, the band will play arena shows in December, as part of their “Rule Britannia” UK tour. For full tour dates and ticket details click below...

Crown The Empire & Issues // Co-headline UK Tour this Autumn

Rise Records are proud to announce a co-headline tour between Crown The Empire and Issues this September. The 11 date tour will take in key 

cities all over the UK and will be a welcome return for Texans’ and recent 

Alternative Press cover stars, Crown The Empire who last toured here in 

2012 and gained countless new fans.

Want to find out where you can catch the tour, how you can get tickets and what happened when we caught up with Crown The Empire the last time they were in the UK? Click below...

ANDREW W.K. // ANNOUNCE​D AS VOCALS FOR MARK​Y RAMONE’S BLITZKRIE​G WORLD TOUR

It was announced that Andrew W.K. will be joining Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg as the lead singer for their 2013 world tour.  The punk drumming icon and his band will be fronted by the king of partying for a high-octane performance of more than THIRTY of Marky’s classic fan-favorite songs!  

The historic pairing will kick-off their world tour in New York City on May 3rd, 2013 at Andrew’s very own venue, Santos Party House, in downtown Manhattan.  Following that show is a wealth of national and international dates. For full dates and more info click below...

PEACE // "In Love", Album Review & Tour Preview

After appearing on many “hottest new band” and “ones to watch out for” lists, the intrigue and excitement surrounding the Birmingham four-piece’s debut offering is huge. After EP, “Delicious”, firmly whet fans’ appetites the wait is finally over as Peace’s “In Love” is released today.

Want to know what we thought of the debut album? Click below…

James Blake // Tour Preview & New Album Announcement

James Blake is back, two years after this debut and is set to ignite UK bass culture once more. The new single "Retrograde" is already out and is the perfect introduction to the forthcoming second album, ‘Overgrown’.

To watch the video for "Retrograde", pre-order the album and find out where you can catch James Blake live in tour click below...

We Are The Ocean // February 2013 Tour Preview

We Are The Ocean had an incredible 2012 and 2013 is only set to get better. The departure of vocalist Dan Brown saw the band return as a four-piece, with a brand new album, a sold out tour and appearing stronger than ever. 

The boys are back on the road next week as their headline tour begins. And playing bigger venues this time round expect a bigger and better show. Want to know where you can catch the tour, buy tickets and find out who's supporting? Click below...