For over a decade now the norms of pop-punk have been repeatedly questioned and challenged by Australian 4-piece STAND ATLANTIC, a group that would prove to be relentless songwriters and performers as they were almost constantly on tour while managing to put out full length albums bi-annually that only grew more and more ambitious. Their first LP, 2018’s Skinny Dipping turned heads in the pop-punk scene with its down-to-earth themes and undeniable catchiness, often a fan favo

There's a chill in the air as we enter this time of year so favoured by goths and emos. The moon hangs high in the sky, and the spirits of Samhain prowl through the dark of the night. Halloween is looming ever closer, and we're hoping for more treats than tricks - like these latest singles. Here's what we've been listening to lately: Track of the Week: As December Falls - Nervous (ft. Solence) Trust AS DECEMBER FALLS to come out with the dancey song of the summer just as we

After 25 years, many nostalgia acts rely on familiarity alone. Opening the European leg of their latest tour, SIMPLE PLAN instead demonstrated why they continue to pack venues worldwide, delivering a performance fuelled by high energy, crowd interaction and a catalogue of pop-punk anthems that have stood the test of time. First up on the bill was solo artist CHARLOTTE SANDS. Performing with just a guitarist and drummer for company, she delivered one of the evening's most capt

These past two weeks, we've heard everything from the haunting dark-folk vocals of CHELSEA WOLFE, to IMMINENCE's melodic metalcore mayhem, to the sweeping Viking metal sagas of AMON AMARTH. Here's what we've been listening to lately: Track of the Week: Chelsea Wolfe - Cold The queen of darkwave is back - CHELSEA WOLFE’s third single for the upcoming album The Dark hints at what might be her most accessible release yet. Cold is a fairly straightforward gothic folk track - and

Slam Dunk Festival has long been one of the UK’s most beloved celebrations of alternative music, building its reputation on bringing together the best of pop-punk, hardcore, metalcore, and alternative rock. What started as a relatively small gathering has evolved into a staple of the UK festival circuit, balancing scene legends with the rising acts shaping the future of heavy music. Taking place on Saturday 23rd May in Hatfield and Sunday 24th May in Leeds, this year’s lineup

Electric Brixton buzzed with anticipation for Stand Atlantic’s headline show. It was part of their tour in support of their latest...