After almost ten years as a band, half of which involved intensive construction work, EXPLORING BIRDSONG are finally ready to let us step into the world of their debut album, Every House We Built. This material might be the strongest they’ve had on show yet, as it keeps the core BIRDSONG sound, but exploring and developing its depths and corners - a sentiment that is also fully shared by all of the band members. Lynsey, Jonny and Matt take us through their own journey, talkin

“Compared to where we'd been, the alternative was to end the band, so we might as well just try this and see if we fall back in love with it.” Kitty A. Austen says this almost breezily, reminiscing on SAINT AGNES’ experience recording emotionally decimating album BLOODSUCKERS, an album borne from grief and turmoil that, at times, is still overwhelming for the band and vocalist Kitty in particular. Where it could have broken them down they instead made space for the grief to e

“I was trying to create a world of mine that was similar to those games that I love,” explained Braydon Hill, the creative force behind dark shoegaze project ZERUEL. Now that the long awaited Ruin;Rebirth has arrived, we sat down with Hill to talk about the road that led there. Going from delving into the difficulties of creating music as a side-project to the unexpected creative opportunities that came within the COVID-19 lockdowns, our conversation explored the making of th

“There’s no such thing as taking it easy over here.” Vocalist Mae Seaton concisely sums up what it’s been like for WREX since they formed in 2020, particularly the last year of non-stop touring and finding time to create their upcoming EP SADWORLD, releasing 20th May. “In terms of finishing it, it was tough,” admits guitarist and producer George Donoghue, “we were behind schedule, naturally off the back of that comes burnout, your health and trying to juggle having lives and

SACE6 took the world of heavy music by storm after their 2025 EP release Limerence. Not even a year later and they’re set to release their debut album brutalist. It builds upon their previous releases; showcasing their artistic growth and vision whilst keeping the hauntingly beautiful sound we know and love. Although the personal experiences and emotions both Sace and Noah went through during the creative process played a crucial role in shaping the meaning of the songs, they

Although LOVE RARELY have just only released their first record, the artists have gone through a decade-long journey of disbanding and then starting over again. This makes Pain Travels feel even more special, as if it was not enough before. "When we did finish the album, we were just unbelievably happy with it", shares CJ Levitt , a statement that must feel quite surreal to express, especially for the perfectionists that the band are. "It was a shock to the system, it was s

In the damp cellar of Camden’s Underworld venue, we spoke to the multi-media artist, poet and activist Gregg Deal , now also delivering his sharp, poignant and witty lyrics as the founder and frontman of political punk band, DEAD PIONEERS . The band's first stirrings began when Deal suggested to friends he wanted to try out a musical element to accompany his eye-opening and soul searching performance piece, ‘The Punk Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy’. With the “idea of using punk

Driven by revolution, industrial metal and electronic beats KMFDM is a global phenomenon founded in 1984. The band have accumulated an astonishing 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. KMFDM are widely considered trailblazers on the industrial scene and have continued to write profoundly bold lyricism directed at oppression, political integrity and violence. Their music is a warm embrace from the dance floor enticing you to join in with their revolutionary ideology.

With a sold-out London headline show, a top five German rock chart entry, their biggest UK tour successfully finished and a fresh signing to the Epitaph Records, London-based four-piece LEAP are riding a wave entirely of their own making. Following their first full album release - Entropy, an emotionally charged statement of independence, catharsis, and friendship - we sat down with the frontman Jack Scott right after the big release to discuss this leap of faith that has cle

The Japanese metalcore five-piece CRYSTAL LAKE formed in 2002, and in that time they have solidified their place as one of the world’s leading bands in the genre. In the last 24 years the band has evolved and adapted to get where it is now, and through this they have created a distinctive sound which will be amplified further as their latest album, The Weight of Sound , comes out this week. The band are due to embark on a full co-headline tour with metalcore giants MISS MAY

From the grungy sound of OHBOY! to the indie-pop danciness of SARPA SALPA , and most recently the hook-laden heft of UNPEOPLE ’s massive riffs, Meg Mash has run the gauntlet of the UK’s DIY music scenes across the last couple of years. However, when a chronic illness diagnosis - in Meg ’s case, a particularly severe bout of COVID-19 - caused them to have to exit UNPEOPLE for the sake of both her mental and physical health, the possibility of touring as a career instantly we

Emerging from Germany’s vibrant alternative scene, SEVEN BLOOD have carved out a sound that is as cathartic as it is commanding. Their new album, Life Is Just A Phase which was released November 21st, captures the band at a pivotal moment, transforming personal crisis into collective strength. With raw emotion woven into every riff and lyric, SEVEN BLOOD offer listeners a sonic refuge for navigating their own emotional wreckage. As they prepare to embark on a coheadline to

With the newest release from San Francisco's CHOKECHERRY , Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls is out for the world to hear - it’s a brilliant debut album that is sure to ensnare any lover of shoegaze and alt-rock. As they gear up to hit the road for their major US Tour, the band took the time to talk influences, nerves and nostalgia. We spoke to both vocalists, Izzie Clark and E. Scarlett Levinson and wasted no time diving into the band's origins. The two met through the incredibly

A rainy Sunday evening in Nottingham seems like the perfect backdrop, for not only a live show from Belgian shoegaze stalwarts SLOW CRUSH, but for a chance to sit down and talk with vocalist ISA HOLLIDAY to talk about their latest album Thirst, the unexpected but welcome addition of a saxophone, and the emotional weight of touring across continents. What unfolded was a candid conversation about creativity, exhaustion, and the ever-evolving sound of one of shoegaze’s most com

As the speakers at Out Of Rage HQ can surely attest, AGRICULTURE ’s new album The Spiritual Sound is a glorious record, and one that could come to define a new movement within any or all of black metal, noise, and the weirdest of indie. With such a potent release only a month old, we sat down with Leah Levinson (bass, vocals) and Richard Chowenhill (guitar) to discuss the albums themes, the songwriting process, and the depth of meaning within the swirling vortex of sound t

Often compared to HOLDING ABSENCE , CASKETS and UNDEROATH , with their atmospheric melodies, heavy breakdowns, and experimental sounds, the UK’s most emotionally resonant post-hardcore band LASTELLE are heading upwards fast. Best known for their cinematic soundscapes and raw lyrical depth, the band has been captivating audiences across the country on their Exist UK Tour, which took them to Exeter, Glasgow Sheffield and more. We’re diving into the heart of their live performan

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