Once PENGSHUI take over, the temperature somehow climbs further. The first track barely begins before a pit opens, and a crowd surfer appears almost immediately. ‘Let’s Go’ and ‘No Time’ both hit with ...

Cassyette opens, embodying the same boiling vibe, and the siren drops some seriously enchanting grit. New song ‘Oops’ slips between noughties girl anthem and the shred power of pure YOLO, before we’re ...

Downcast’s ‘Nothing Left To Give’ is a confident and compelling four-track statement from the Bristol emo up-and-comers, showcasing not only their growth as songwriters but also their willingness to ...

On “Home,” the EP’s second original and a collaboration with Sammy Clifford of WSTR, the band leans into their pop-punk instincts. A well-executed key change and an infectious melodic punch make it ...

Give Up have been peddling their emo wares across Brighton, and further afield, for a couple of years now, having released their debut EP ‘Laugh At Myself’ last autumn. With the release of their ...

Karolina Malyan is a renowned live music photographer, specialising in narrative and meaningful captures of emotions. Hailing originally from Poland, she lives and works in London, UK, and loves to ...

Five cities, one week, twenty three bands and six stages: Common Thread Tour is a masterpiece of logistics as well as hardcore. For one day, the whole of Camden Town has been taken over by music as ...

Here’s a trick – When a band catches your ear, seek out their early work first. Listen to those rough recordings, immerse yourself in the lo-fi sound of a band finding their way. You’ll hear their ...

Bristol noise punks Knives have had a killer year. Their debut LP ‘Glitter’, released in April, is a churning powerhouse of nightmare rhythms; a personal favourite of 2025. They’ve taken their ...

Austin rockers Die Spitz’s debut album, ‘Teeth’, was released two years ago, as the band turned twenty. Filled with a blistering punk energy, ‘Teeth’ cemented the band’s sound as both deeply inspired ...

There’s no point at which Teen Mortgage’s debut LP ‘Devil Ultrasonic Dream’ doesn’t feel like being inside a sweaty mosh pit. It’s an album that holds you in its embrace even as it kicks you in the ...