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The Undertaking! chaotic rock band

THE UNDERTAKING! - WE AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE DOING THIS

Lead singer Austin Visser gives us the lowdown on the Californian chaotic rockers' latest single 'And The Silver Surfer'.

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The Ariston bassist Will Parsonson

TOC x THE ARISTON: SPECIAL EDITION SEMANTICS TEE

The Ariston bassist Will Parsonson reveals the second in our exclusive collection of premium graphic tees designed in collaboration with the band.

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Hairpin alt rock band

HAIRPIN: CUTTING THROUGH THE NOISE

Down the line from Brooklyn, bassist Ryan Couto gives us the lowdown on the band, their history, highlights and secret sauce.

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CURB emo band

CURB: A SONIC DEPARTURE

We meet Singapore's leading emo outfit, learn the meaning of benjapes, and get the inside track on their new single and forthcoming EP.

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THE CO FOUNDER: KEEPING THINGS INTERESTING

THE CO FOUNDER: KEEPING THINGS INTERESTING

The Californian indie rock outfit lift the lid on new album 'Never Miss A Good Opportunity To Shut The Fuck Up' and talk highlights, influences and songwriting.

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Guitarist Clay Bennett from The Ariston

The Ariston Special Edition Tees: Clay's Tee

The Ariston guitarist Clay Bennett reveals the first in our exclusive collection of graphic tees designed in collaboration with the band.

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Sleemo alt rock band

SLEEMO: AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE

Bassist Jack Andrews spills his beans on the band, musical influences, new album Call to the Void, and Star Wars.

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Memorial State emo grunge band

MEMORIAL STATE: DISCOVERING NEW REALITIES

Guitarist and singer Leo Dacosta on his musical insights and creative process, and what's next for Portugal's premier grungegaze emo band.

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Crossing I's Dotting T's frontman Matt Mucerino

CROSSING I'S DOTTING T'S: NO STOPPING US NOW

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Matt Mucerino lifts the lid on his musical origins and influences, and what's next for the Californian alt rock project.

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Last Hounds alt punk band by @glasslife

LAST HOUNDS: STAND UP AND TAKE WHAT'S YOURS

The Brummie punk band's bassist Ben Taylor gives us the highlights and the lowdown on bostin' new track Bubbles.

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Present grunge band

PRESENT: GRUNGE WITH A MODERN TWIST

The San Francisco alt grunge band talk musical influences, friendship, touring plans and orangutans.

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Indie pop band LONG ISLAND

LONG ISLAND: INDIE IN ALL ITS FORMS

Get to know electrifying indie project LONG ISLAND in our exclusive interview with guitarist and producer Cameron Conner.

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Sleemo alternative metal band logo

"TEN OF CLUBS is a sick brand. We love the message behind it. Big up to the lot of ya!"

Defects nu metal band logo

"TEN OF CLUBS were amongst the first people to really show us love and see the vision we have for the future."

SANTU alt rock band logo

"It’s cool you’re giving grassroots artists a platform for exposure. It's much needed in today’s music industry."

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