June 2026 marks the first Bulletproof Festival, a three-day event placing grassroots music culture at the centre of its mission. As part of the Music For The Many campaign, Bulletproof has spotlighted the importance of grassroots venues. Recognising their role in showcasing emerging talent and providing accessible, affordable live music within local communities. Across four grassroots venues in Hackney, presenting over thirty bands, festival-goers were invited to explore some

CQ WRESTLING’s second studio album, Resistance, is set to release on 22nd May, packed with emotional and vulnerable tracks that mix grunge with touches of post-punk. The first song on the album, Pacifico, is a perfect opener. A melodic, almost hypnotic riff leads us into the song and keeps us captivated throughout, while the rest of the instrumentals remain relatively simple. The same can be said for the vocals, which fit the song perfectly. Through this simplicity, the vocal