The Internet [Syd tha Kyd & Matt Martian] // Live Review, Leeds Cockpit

“I also thought deeply on my own experiences with psychedelic drugs, as well as friends’ experiences. I began writing as if I was the drug, seducing my next victim.” Syd tha Kid describing the writing of the song “Cocaine”.

Est.1987 headed down to The Cockpit to see what else lay behind The Internet’s songs, spawned from the Odd Future collective, the collective that everyone has an opinion on.

FUTURE TALENT #9- Underwater Tiger

In March of this year, Upstate New York melodic alt rockers Underwater Tiger released their mouth watering debut album, "Where Miles Become Meaning". We caught up with the band to chat about recording their debut album, touring and brotherly love.

FUTURE TALENT #8- Take One Car

Upstate New York rockers “Take One Car” have been making a name for themselves since their debut release back in 2009.They are back with latest album “It's Going to Be a Nice Day”, so Est.1987 took the opportunity to sit down with the band to chat about the new record, experimenting and Millerton Village.

William Control // Review, Leeds Cockpit

Wil Francis, best known as “Aiden’s” front man, has returned to UK shores with his solo electronic based project “William Control”.

Est.1987 headed down to Leeds Cockpit to discover why this solo venture is everything that Aiden isn’t…

It Boys! // Live Review, Manchester Academy 3

We have been hotly anticipating It Boys! debut UK tour for a while now.  The first two singles really got us interested and after getting our hands on the album before its release [read our review HERE] we couldn’t wait to see the live show. The boys are over supporting Forever The Sickest Kids, so Est.1987 headed down to Manchester Academy 3 to check them out.

Slam Dunk Festival Preview // MC Lars

This weekend sees the legendary Slam Dunk Festival return for yet another two days of music, seeing a plethora of bands and partying. 


We caught up with MC Lars ahead of the event for a quick chat about why he loves the festival and what he’s been up to…

DZ Deathrays // Interview & Live Review, Leeds Cockpit

Brisbane thrash-pop duo DZ Deathrays have just released their debut album "Bloodstreams" and are currently on a mammoth tour. They have hit UK shores to tear things up so we headed down to Leeds Cockpit to chat to Shane and Simon about all things touring, the album and Jägermeister!

Dead City Ruins // Interview & Tour Preview

Meet Dead City Ruins, a Melbourne rock quintet who capture the metal musicianship of the 70s and 80s and combine it with bluesy rock riffs. 


We caught up with Lead Singer Jake Wiffen ahead of the band's extensive European tour...