Opening the mainstage at Download Festival is no small feat, and this year Hacktivist undertook the role on Saturday 10th June. Having played only a handful of shows with new co-vocalist Jot Maxi there was additional pressure riding on their shoulders; we spoke to J Hurley and Rich Hawking about how it went and what's on the cards right now for Hacktivist.

We headed to Download Festival 2017 to see if the 15th edition would be just as much fun as those before it. With System of a Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith headlining there really was something for everyone to enjoy.

All Time Low kicked off their 2017 Young Renegade UK tour at London's Bush Hall, and finished it tonight at Brixton Academy with support from SWMRS and Waterparks.

The pop-punk tour of the year? State Champs, As It Is and Northbound look set to steal that title following their jaw dropping O2 Forum Kentish Town show.

Retro Youth are rapidly gaining fans thanks to their quirky sound, merging rock- pop and adding some groovy twangs for good measure. The trio recently released their debut album B.R.A.V.E via Independent Ear Records, here's what we thought.

2017 marks ten years of Lower Than Atlantis, their biggest UK tour to date and their fifth album Safe in Sound. Would the follow-up to their 2014 self-titled blow us away or leave much to be desired?

We headed to The Joiners to see the quadruple threat of Fair Weather, The Gospel Youth, WSTR and Seaway on the first date of their 2017 tour. We anticipated a night of pop-punk chaos and we got certainly got this!

Ahead of their tour with State Champs pop punks As It Is are set to release their second album Okay. Packed to the rafters with punchy pop-punk guitar lines, driving drums and relatable lyrics this is definitely more than an okay release.

Having made a name for themselves on the Bristol scene, Beyond Recall have taken their music global. 2017 is set to kick off with the trio releasing their latest EP Selfish Scars bringing their unique mix of heavy rock with a hip-hop edge to brighten your year.

Love Is Not Enough is the debut full-length from Hassle Records signing Casey, packed to the rafters with emotionally charged guitar lines and captivating lyrics. Once known for its strong music scene, South Wales is making a revival and Casey are leading the pack.