Bastille // Bad Blood, Album Review

Yesterday Bastille’s latest single “Pompeii” charted at number two in the charts, beaten only by Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors”, and today marks the release of the much anticipated debut album “Bad Blood”. A busy week for the London quartet who are currently on a sell out UK tour.  

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. Want to know what we thought of Bastille’s debut offering? Click below…

Walk The Moon // Live Review, Leeds Cockpit

We caught up with Walk The Moon, (the fun facepaint loving foursome), before their sold out Leeds show to interview them ahead of the gig. And after hanging out with them we knew we were in for a treat at the show.

 With a new EP, “Tightrope”, out on March 11^th and an announcement that they’re back in the UK to support none other that PINK in April, we couldn’t wait for their live set. Want to know what we thought? Click below…

Funeral For A Friend Tour Special // Interview with Funeral For A Friend & Live Review, Leeds Cockpit

Funeral For A Friend are back with not only a new album, “Conduit”, but also back out on the road, giving fans an opportunity to see them playing more intimate venues. With over ten years since their debut, “Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation”, the band has come a long way and the new album sees them re-discover their hardcore roots.

Est.1987 caught up with bassist Richard Boucher [& lead singer Matt Davies-Kreye] to chat about the new record, a decade of FFAF and stage invasions…

Funeral For A Friend Tour Special // Interview with Support Band Such Gold

Meet Such Gold, the US melodic hardcore/punk band, have been shaking things up on the scene and were even before their debut album was even recorded. Said album, “Misadventures”, is released in the UK on 25^th February and the guys are currently touring the UK with genre heavyweights Funeral For A Friend. Est.1987 headed down to Leeds Cockpit to check out the live show and caught up with front-man Ben Kotin to chat about touring, working on their debut and van break downs…

We Are The Ocean // Interview & Live Review

Essex quartet We Are The Ocean had a pretty spectacular 2012. Not only did they release their new album "Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow" [to rave reviews] and play sell out shows in UK and Europe but also played Wembley with You Me At Six.

Back on tour again they are now selling out much larger venues. Est.1987 headed down to catch up with the guys to chat about touring, career highlights and their cure for everything...

Kerrang Tour Special Part 3 // Live Review feat. Fearless Vampire Killers, Tonight Alive, Chiodos & Black Veil Brides

In the final part of our Kerrang Tour Special we bring you all the live reviews and hottest action shots of the four bands that took to the stage at Manchester's Academy 1. With Fearless Vampire Killers and Tonight Alive on the bill, along with the return of Chiodos and Black Veil Brides headlining the whole evening it was certainly a musical mix and satisfied all tastes. 

Click below to see our review and check out all the photo's from the evening... 

Kerrang Tour Special Part 2 // Interview with Tonight Alive

Welcome to part ll of our Kerrang Tour special. The 2013 tour features Fearless Vampire Killers, Tonight Alive, Chiodos, Black Veil Brides and a DJ set from William Control.

Est.1987 headed down to Manchester's Academy 1 to check out all the action. Yesterday we brought you an interview with Fearless Vampire Killers. 

Next up, Tonight Alive chat to us all about the latest album, taking risks and understanding British accents...

FUTURE TALENT #17- Crash! Radio

Meet Crash! Radio. Hailing from the suburbs of Burlington, Ontario, the female fronted pop-rock quintet has burst onto the Canadian music scene and this year they are setting their sights even further afield. 

Est.1997 caught up with guitarist Aidan Robson to chat about how they got together, their influences and why having a female singer is a great dynamic...