Friday 5th February marked the date that Hastings’ finest Kid Kapichi unleashed their highly anticipated debut album into the world. 'This Time Next Year' was produced by the band during lockdown and is a record that bursts with personality and boisterous charm. We spoke to co-vocalist and guitarist Jack Wilson about the record, their future plans, and how much Buckfast makes the perfect gig.

After building up a strong reputation for themselves on the UK live scene and being hyped up by the likes of Radio One, NME and MTV, Kid Kapichi are finally set to release their long-awaited debut. However, has it lived up to the excitement?

Blackout Problems are back with a third record that sees them respond to the alarming headlines of recent years, in a sound that combines the soothing melody of Holding Absence with the energetic intensity of Enter Shikari. Their message is a strong one. But does the album do their message justice?