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Yours Truly: “We need honesty in all aspects of our lives. I don’t want to portray something I don’t believe in”

In writing Yours Truly’s new EP, vocalist Mikaila Delgado underwent “this really unglamorous self-discovery”. Now, with the band coming into their own, the singer is determined to show the world who she really is – at all times…

Who the hell is renforshort?

Meet renforshort: the Canadian alt.pop star creating viral anthems through unapologetic storytelling…

Travie McCoy: “I ran through the flames and stomped them out so others could walk through easily”

Ex-Gym Class Heroes leader Travie McCoy takes on the Kerrang! Interview, and recounts a life where racism, addiction and a lack of understanding have forced him to forge his own path…

Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo: “Riptide is a statement that I’m going through something a little different right now”

As Beartooth return with their massive – and happy-sounding! – new single Riptide, Caleb Shomo talks writing sober, album number five, and synchronised dancing…

20 years of By The Way: The album that changed the Chili Peppers

How Los Angeles legends Red Hot Chili Peppers fought to fly from their funk nest to release one of the 21st century’s most iconic records…

5 movies and TV shows to watch while considering entering politics

From hammer-wielding Nordic deities to murderous infants, here’s what you need to be watching this weekend…

“We want people to be confident in themselves – don’t give a f*ck and just do it”: Meet the Running Punks

If you decided that outdoor exercise and punk didn’t mix, then think again. The Running Punks initiative brings together runners of all abilities together under the umbrella of punk independence and individualism, creating a strong, healthy community that’s about so much more than Strava stats…

Bay Watch: Glean

When guitarist Dorian Boucher’s dad Muggs discovered hardcore, that was it. Now, Glean – completed by guitarist-vocalist Andris Barkley and drummer Brady Schiller – are spreading their music through San Diego’s hardcore scene and beyond…

Remembering Live Earth: When the biggest artists on the planet united to urge action on the climate crisis

In an epic 24-hours of live music, the likes of Linkin Park, Metallica and The Beastie Boys supported a stark message on global warming at the monumental Live Earth gathering. We look back on the stadium-straddling environmental event 15 years later...

News From Nowhere: Inside Liverpool’s iconic radical bookshop

We travel to Liverpool to meet the women behind the city’s renowned radical and community bookshop and find out how it’s become such a vital hub for cultural change and education…

Who the hell is Siiickbrain?

Say hello to Siiickbrain: the screamo-electro artist putting self-expression and authenticity first…

Parkway Drive: “This feels like rising from the ashes… it’s a new beginning for us”

From fractured relationships to the world crumbling around them, Parkway Drive were pushed to breaking point on new album Darker Still. Now, having conquered their issues head-on, the Byron Bay metal heroes are once again ready to take over…

How the French metalcore scene became a force to be reckoned with

For years, French metal seemed to lack that certain je ne sais quoi. Inspired by the world-beating conquests of heroes such as Gojira, however, a new generation of Gallic revolutionaries including LANDMVRKS and Ten56 are spearheading a metalcore movement par excellence…

Sick Joy’s track-by-track guide to WE’RE ALL GONNA F***ING DIE

Vocalist / guitarist Mykl Barton lifts the lid on every song on Sick Joy’s debut album, WE’RE ALL GONNA F***ING DIE.

Sophie K on the new music you have to hear now

From the death metal madness of Vomit Forth, to Alissic’s poppy power, K! Radio host Sophie K has new music recommendations for everyone…

How Stranger Things’ Vecna is an allegory for mental health

The latest series of Stranger Things is another brilliant blend of horror, sci-fi fantasy and drama. But new villain Vecna is a reflection of something very real: post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and grief.

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