Cardiff is already restless before YONAKA even take the stage. Three bands, one room, and an evening that moves steadily from dark alternative rock to outright punk aggression before landing somewhere in between. KNIFE BRIDE start the night. SNAYX turn up the intensity. YONAKA finish it. KNIFE BRIDE open with Lillies, immediately establishing their darker edge. Their sound is cinematic without becoming overworked, with heavy guitars and deliberate drums giving the songs plent

This years RADAR Festival proved once again why it’s one of the most vital fixtures in the UK’s heavy music calendar. Across three...