FUTURE TALENT #15- Life On The Sideline

Meet Life on the Sideline. Originating from Hartford, Connecticut, the pop-punk quintet are making a name for themselves on the scene, despite only being together one year. Having already supported the likes of "I Call Fives" and "State Champs" their infectious anthems are pulling in fans left, right and centre. 

Before supporting fast rising Pop Punk icons "Major League" for part of their December US tour vocalist, Nick DiCiancia took time out to sit down with Est.1987 to talk influences, recording the E.P and putting the band together via "Craiglist".

Hit The Deck 2013 // First Announcement & Brand New Second Location

Hit The Deck Festival 2013 is creeping upon us and the anticipation couldn't be any higher. The 2012 festival will be hard to beat, but with the first 20 bands just announced it is looking stronger than ever. And if that wasn't enough the festival just got even larger with a new location added- Bristol.

Want to know more about the venues, how you can get tickets and which bands have already been announced, including Don Broco and We Are The In Crowd? Click below...

Taking Hayley // UK Headline Tour Feb 2013 & Battle Of The Bands Competition

We've been championing four-piece, Taking Hayley for quite some time now and the boys have had a phenomenal 2012.  In addition to releasing their debut album, "Tricks And Games", to much acclaim in August, they have been busy touring the UK on a headline tour and playing the Vans Warped Tour in London last month. 2013 shows no signs of slowing down either! 

Want to know where you can catch the band on their February headline tour and find out how your band can support them? Click below...

Slam Dunk Festival 2013 // First Line-up Announcements & Now A 3 Day Festival

Slam Dunk Festival is now in its 8th year and the 2013 festival is set to be even bigger and better than ever before. What used to be a two day festival has now been expanded to a full 3 day touring festival beginning at Leeds before heading to Hatfield and rounding off at the new location of Wolverhampton. 

To find out more about how you can be there and who are the first set of acts to be announced, including All Time Low and Pierce The Veil click below...

Miss May I // Interview & Live Review, Manchester Club Academy

Last time Est.1987 caught up with Ohio five-piece they were over in the UK supporting Parkway Drive and getting prepared to release album number three “At Heart”.

Now they are back on UK soil, successfully released their album and getting ready for a headline tour. 

We sat down with front-man Levi Benton to chat about what they’ve been upto, the metal scene and Black Ops II of course!

Escapists // Interview & Headline Tour Starting Next Week

Between festivals, support slots and an EP release, Escapists have had a busy year so far and before the year is out they have a headline tour to complete. No slowing down for Christmas then lads?

So, before their tour begins on Tuesday, we sat down with front-man Simon Glancy to chat about touring, influences and songs about aliens.

Reading & Leeds Festival 2013 // New Stages & First Line-up Announcement

It's that time of year again when the buzz starts building for next year's Reading & Leeds Festival. The festival returns on Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August at Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park. Leeds. With two brand new stages as well as the first set of acts being announced it is set to be the best year yet. 

Want to know all the latest line-up info and how you can get your hands on next years tickets at this years prices? Click below...

Blood On The Dance Floor // Live Review, Manchester Academy 3

 It is safe to say that Blood On The Dance Floor is an intriguing band. Amidst all the hair and make-up and alter egos of Dahvie Vanity and Jayy Von Monroe they have an incredibly loyal, dedicated fan base and a small army of songs.

Est.1987 headed down to Manchester Academy 3 to see to see if they lived up to the hype that seems to follow the American duo around.