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“I’ve been so upfront in these past situationships that we’re playing games. It keeps it exciting and fun, and nobody’s getting hurt"
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“‘Hand Me A Halo’ tells the self-narrative of losing one’s sense of self and dealing with the intrusive thoughts that come with it.”
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“I am a survivor of abuse who never got justice. I know many others who have dealt with the same. 8/10 survivors never get...
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“I tend to be identified most with Hüsker Dü and my solo albums, but few know the half of how much fun I had...
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“Wherever you are in the park, I can guarantee that Nick Cave will reach you. This is such a powerful performance.”
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"A day of shifting energies on Brighton’s shoreline, built around a headline return from The Maccabees, pulled the beach into a full-voiced singalong."
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“Maid of Stone absolutely excels when it comes to showcasing fresh talent, particularly on the Firestarter Stage, where every band seemed to bring something...
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“The whole Petrol Girls set is wildly passionate, and personally I find it impossible not to be moved by it. Ren Aldridge is pleasant...
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“Set Your World On Fire will launch a full-blown assault on your senses from the moment you press play, scorching your brain and leaving...
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“Being now part of the Beast In Black lineup feels like an almost impossible dream come true for me, and I'm excited about what...
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A live-set curveball has made it into the studio, with Sleep Theory recasting *NSYNC’s turn-of-the-millennium pop hit as a heavier, hook-loaded alt-rock cut.
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“Lucid Love is our most extreme foray into hyperpop yet. We had an absolute blast experimenting with new sonic textures and ideas while working...
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A falsetto-led R&B cut with Steve Winwood on Rhodes and organ, Jealous Lover finds The Rolling Stones leaning into rhythm and blues with bite,...
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"Starbenders’ live sound is far punchier than their records, with the rough edges left exactly where they should be. Onstage, they sound bigger, heavier...
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"No pyro, no backdrops, no escape: just Black Veil Brides, a packed Concorde 2 and a room ready to explode."
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“Oh my God, look at what the bats dragged in. There’s no better way to start a WEDNESDAY 13 show than with this graveyard...
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“Skylar’s voice brought it to another level that I never could have achieved on my own. I really love the lyrics for this song.”
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"Dogstar offered a short, no-frills garage rock set, but the night’s gravitational pull was always Keanu Reeves."
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“Download was absolute chaos in the best possible way. The UK showed up, screamed every word, and made us feel right at home.”
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A seven-track collision of serrated metalcore, electronic pressure and heavyweight hooks, Parasite Dream brings together recent singles Sun Eater, Edgerunner, Stranger, Deceiver and Death...
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Electric Callboy will return to the UK in January 2027 for arena dates in Manchester, Nottingham, Bournemouth and Cardiff, following the release of TANZNEID.
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“Unwelcome Guest is about the patience that comes before revenge. It’s for the people who thought your silence meant they got away with it...
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“There’s so much going on at once that it’s difficult to keep up. This has been an incredibly physical set, and the band look...