Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts

Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025 and today unveils the hugely anticipated first drop of artists joining the bill. After a “triumphant” (Dork Magazine) Slam Dunk this summer, the festival steps it up once again with a line-up of epic proportions. Fans can get stuck into the best of pop-punk, emo, … Continue reading Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts

Less Than Jake release new single and video: “Not My Problem”

Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have shared another piece of the map with the release of their brand new single. “Not My Problem”, out now via Pure Noise Records. The single is available to stream now. “This song came about in the 11th hour,” shares frontman/guitarist Chris DeMakes. “I was messing around with a synthesizer … Continue reading Less Than Jake release new single and video: “Not My Problem”

Less Than Jake release new single “Broken Words”

Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have released their newest single "Broken Words" - out now via Pure Noise Records - marking the band's first original music in years. This track explores the theme of miscommunication and the frustration of messages getting lost in translation. A culmination of their best work yet, “Broken Words” delivers the … Continue reading Less Than Jake release new single “Broken Words”

Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – O2 Academy, Glasgow (22nd February 2024)

Another year, another celebration for Bowling For Soup. This year marks their 30th anniversary and to celebrate they undertook their largest, in terms of people rocking out to them, UK tour to date. They sold out every single date, added an additional Manchester show (which also sold out) and on the night I am typing … Continue reading Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – O2 Academy, Glasgow (22nd February 2024)

Bowling For Soup back in the UK in early 2024

Fresh from their huge successful appearances at Slam Dunk Festival in Hatfield and Leeds, Bowling For Soup have announced their return to the UK. Much loved in their home-away-from-home here in the UK for over 20 years, the Grammy nominated Texan pop punk quartet will be heading back to our shores for eight shows in … Continue reading Bowling For Soup back in the UK in early 2024

Video Roundup: Arch Enemy / Conan / Less Than Jake / Leatherwolf / Twister / Vomit Forth

How do you pick a selection of tracks from a huge bundle of new releases? We don't know how we do it either, but we ended up with this half dozen this time around... Arch Enemy On August 12th, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy will unleash their 11th studio album, Deceivers, via Century Media Records. … Continue reading Video Roundup: Arch Enemy / Conan / Less Than Jake / Leatherwolf / Twister / Vomit Forth