Interview with John Corabi of The Dead Daisies
Vocalist John Corabi has played with some of the most recognisable names in hard rock. As well as collaborations with members of KISS, Ratt and L.A. Guns, he was, most famously the man who, for a short while replaced Vince…
Eagles Of Death Metal on facial hair, Dave Grohl’s broken leg and the promise of new music
Having teased their new record for two years, Eagles Of Death Metal fans are done with waiting. After contemplating swapping facial hair we sat down for a surreal chat about ‘Miss Alissa’, Dave Grohl’s broken leg, Download Festival and to…
EofE: “We Weren’t Trying To Be A Rock Band”
EofE started their career touring arenas with boyband supergroup McBusted. Now in a strange turn of events, we find them at Download Festival, following a tour with post-hardcore band Glamour Of The Kill. We sat down with the Black Country quintet…
Carolynne Poole: “I’m Not Trying To Be ‘Cool’ At All”
As the ‘Pop’ of today seems to be suffering from a deep sense of crippling cynicism, it’s refreshing to come across someone so comfortable to wear sport that tag, even as a former X Factor contestant. We spoke to Leeds-born…
Bullet For My Valentine on new album ‘Venom’
Bullet For My Valentine had been spotted several times at Download Festival throughout the duration of the weekend. Sparking rumours that they would be performing and perhaps even showing off a little more of their upcoming release ‘Venom’. We caught…
The Darkness: “I Can’t Overestimate How Much We Didn’t Give a f**k”
It may have been Download’s worst kept secret but The Darkness managed to triumph at this year’s festival. Rewarding fans with a theatrical display of glam-rock prowess, featuring giant barbarian warriors and a setlist crammed with hits. Following their set we…
Germein Sisters: “Being siblings in a band is not good… it’s great!”
Australian pop-folk trio the Germein Sisters are set to perform at Isle Of Wight Festival this weekend amongst some of their musical heroes. We caught up with the siblings to chat about their U.K. EP release, their plans for Isle…
The Go! Team: “We put action above perfection”
Putting “action above perfection” is just one of The Go! Team’s mantras, which makes them such a pleasure to see perform live. The energetic Brighton-based mob will kick start their tour this Friday (5th June 2015) at Bristol’s Marble Factory before taking in 6 more dates…
Don Broco on fans, Slam Dunk, and upcoming album ‘Automatic’
We caught up with Don Broco lead singer Rob Damiani backstage Slam Dunk Festival 2015, to chat about their upcoming album ‘Automatic’, which is set for release on the 7th August 2015, their dedicated fans and their memories of the…
We caught up with Dutch Uncles backstage at Liverpool Sound City 2015
Finding them in good spirits, right before their Saturday early evening slot on the Main Stage at Liverpool Sound City, we caught up with Manchester’s finest Dutch Uncles. With lead singer Duncan Wallis and drummer Andrew Proudfoot we discussed the reactions to their…
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Exclusive interview with This Wild Life backstage at Slam Dunk Festival 2015
We caught up with acoustic pop-punk duo This Wild Life (made up of Kevin Jordan and Anthony Del Grosso) backstage at Slam Dunk Festival North to chat about new music, heart-felt lyrics and their plans for the rest of 2015. So tell…
Rob Lynch gives us the lowdown on acoustic-rock and the plans for his second album
Last year alt-rock singer-songwriter Rob Lynch headed to Slam Dunk Festival for an acoustic performance with just a few tracks to his name. This year the singer heads to the festival with his full band and his brilliant debut album…
The Color Morale on the positive message in metalcore
Metalcore outfit The Color Morale have spent four albums tackling sensitive issues including religion and mental illness head on, with their latest record, ‘Hold On Pain Ends’, finding them at their very best. Talking to frontman Garret Rapp, he explained how The…
ROAM discuss plans for their forthcoming debut album
Eastbourne pop-punk contingent ROAM are currently working on their debut album after releasing the phenomenal EP ‘Viewpoint’ back in January. Chatting to frontman Alex Adam, we found about ROAM’s plans for Slam Dunk Festival 2015 and their approach to their…
Shvpes open up about transitioning from Cytota, drinking shots with Crossfaith and Slam Dunk plans
Shvpes launched this year after leaving behind their old guise Cytota. With a fresh new image and Griffin Dickinson (son of Iron Maiden legend Bruce) taking over as frontman, the metal outfit have debuted their free new single ‘State Of…
The Shires on breaking records, BBC Breakfast and storytelling
It’s been a record breaking start to the year for British country duo The Shires, as the first British act to sign to Decca Nashville - once home of Dolly Parton - the pair have also become the first British country act to make…
Knuckle Puck discuss festivals and plans for their new album
Chicago pop-punk new-comers Knuckle Puck are heading to Slam Dunk Festival this weekend where they will feature on the Macbeth Footwear Stage alongside Transit, Bayside, Cartel, A Loss For Words and headliners The Wonder Years. Talking to the band, we discovered…
Seaway talk Slam Dunk Festival, new album plans and pop-punk
Canadian pop-punk quintet Seaway are ready to take to the Fresh Blood Stage at Slam Dunk Festival this weekend where they will be performing alongside the likes of Baby Godzilla, Fort Hope, Rob Lynch, This Wild Life and headliners Moose Blood. Chatting to Seaway,…
Meadowlark discuss downsizing the band, album plans and their return to Barn On The Farm this June
Like the bird from which they share their name, Meadowlark are beginning to take flight following the release of their outstanding new EP ‘Dual’. Following their recent tour with Rhodes and Amber Run, we talked to one half of the alt-folk…
Sunset Sons discuss album plans, Barn On The Farm festival and changes to their live shows
Having first come together in the French Alps, UK /Australian rock outfit Sunset Sons have stormed charts and hearts of the UK with their refreshing rock sound. Following the release of their latest EP ‘The Fall Line’, the band chatted…
Lawson on their upcoming album release and festival frolicking
Pop-rock heartthrobs Lawson have just finished recording their new album at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Prior to a set at Live At Leeds that would premier some of their new material, we caught up with the whole Lawson lot backstage to…
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Lucy Rose opens up about her adventurous new single ‘Our Eyes’ and her risky new album ‘Work It Out’
Live At Leeds’ most stunning venue, the 300 year-old Holy Trinity Church, is headlined tonight by indie-folk singer-songwriter Lucy Rose. Chatting in a small café next to the venue, Lucy recalled her last visit to the Georgian church before opening…
We caught up with The Riptide Movement backstage at Live At Leeds 2015
Helping kick of Live At Leeds 2015 were Irish folk-rock band The Riptide Movement who packed a punch and a bunch of new songs into their 30 minute set. Talking with the band straight after their show we chatted about their new…
We caught up with Ed Sheeran’s first signee Jamie Lawson to chat about his debut record
As the first name snapped up by Ed Sheeran’s brand new record label ‘Gingerbread’, the world is familiarising its self with folk singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson. Talking to the singer backstage ahead of his appearance at Live At Leeds Festival 2015,…
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