Expanding their illustrious repertoire with an extended re-release of their 2020 battering ram of R&B laced trauma responses, the Canadian LGBT+ champion and fearless contemporary artist STORRY, emboldens their inner strength with the release of their most vulnerable instances of artistic catharsis with CH III: The Come Up’s deluxe edition.

It was an entire week since VUKOVI exploded back onto the scene with their third high-concept corrosive rager LP - NULA; the ever building suspense attached to this latest excursion of inter-dimensional emotional/physical bondage has been building since the Scottish duo released their first single for this intriguing era with ‘SLO’ back in early November of 2020.

Braving the wind and the rain for a night that was destined to wreck our hold on cognitive normalcy; fans and casual listeners had a mini cancel-scare in the run up due to illness, but fortunately the NYC Hard Rock titans were able to continue after a short rest.

As the twentieth anniversary of one of the most polarising singles in early noughties history takes centre stage of our overly crowded consciousness, we wondered if the overwhelming impact of such a single in contemporary society is worth acknowledging considering the complicated history of the band that made it famous.

Allowing a collaborative space for the mutation of musical exploration, while pushing their inspirations to the limit with a diary-like presence in hopes of creating some self-soothing symphonies; the thunder from down-under Yours Truly, strive for the continuation of adaptability with a thrash-tastic take on contemporary Pop Punk bops with their latest extended play - is this what i look like.

Dedicated to the art of disruption, providing a pensive space for personal appraisal, global awareness and the pursuit of self-empowerment; the big smoke Alt-Rock regenerators Nova Twins, overwhelm the senses with what feels like the audible equivalent of a neutron-star collision, with their fittingly named second album Supernova.

Celebrating their sixth year of appreciating the best of the best to conquer the collective psyche of the heavy music community; we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to trot on down to Kentish Town’s O2 Forum, for a night dedicated to redefining musical descents into intoxicating insanity, at the Heavy Music Awards.

Divulging the tumultuous state post-extinguishment of a romantic flame; the Berliner post hardcore soul revitalisers Future Palace, strive to rebuild themselves in the wake of psychological dilapidation with their atmospheric sophomore album release - Run. The struggle for salvation connected to torrid love affairs is a sticky position that is all too familiar in today’s toxic dating scene, yet their audible display of an emotionally intelligent landscape feels like a deeply honest rarity in need of widespread appreciation.

Detailing the tumultuous nature of multifaceted relationships, management of expectations plus a first hand exploration into millennial existential dysphoria; the Cestrian Indie/Pop Punk devotees Peaness, treat their adoring fans to a reputably sincere taste of contemporary estrangement, with their incredibly ironically, poignantly named debut studio album - World Full of Worry.

Jumping headfirst into their inspiration banks in an effort to capture the true essence of contemporary life, love and liberty; the Bristolian Noise Pop agitators Superlove, look to inspire an overwhelming sense of adoration as they ease the release of debut album ‘Colours’ into the public consciousness.

Clocking in for a semi-transient exploration into the bowels of overwhelming fears, societal expectations and the re-immersion of sustainable friendly and familial relationships; we find the Norwegian Power Pop radicals Beachheads re-entering the soundwaves with their sophomore studio album II, which we’re assured is a source of gleeful comfort to fans of their genre-bending shenanigans.

Unburdening themselves with the tales of unattainable feats, lost connections and societal degeneration, the Minnesotan Pop buffs Early Eyes offer us a dose of the bitter truth emblazoned by delusional optimism with their debut LP Look Alive!