Five Minutes With

Eddie Sears is a man of many talents. Despite already being busy as a producer and a visual artist, the singer songwriter has penned one of the most exciting albums of 2023 under the moniker of Rocket Pengwin. With his debut locked and loaded for release this month, we jumped at the opportunity to pick his ever-busy brain.

Starting out as a videographer and photographer, BVDLVD's musical career fell into place five years ago and he's been on the rise ever since. Now signed to Earache Records and with his new album 'ABSENCE' imminent, we caught up with the rising artist to discuss his influences, ambitions and more. 

?PLAIINS are a band who refuse to be pigeonholed and that's more than evident on the band's recently released 'Puppet' EP. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Chris Reardon following the EP release, to discuss the band's formation and ambitions, his first musical memory and more. 

From support shows with Stereophonics and Manic Street Preachers, to millions of Spotify streams and high praise from critics and fans alike, heavy indie-rock band HIMALAYAS are preparing for world domination with their debut album 'From Hell To Here'. We caught up with lead guitarist/co-songwriter Mike Griffiths to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Finnish modern metal quintet My Favourite Nemesis returned earlier this year with a fresh line-up and their brand new album 'Eidolon'. We caught up with co-vocalist Janne Piela to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Welsh four-piece The Nightmares spent the COVID-19 pandemic experimenting with séances and writing new music - resulting in their debut album, the aptly titled 'Séance'. We caught up with bassist, Benjamin T. Mainwaring, to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Death/thrash metal upstarts Spiritworld have been causing quite a stir in the metal world with the release of the second album 'DEATHWESTERN'. A horror/western concept album that is as crushingly heavy as it is imaginative and original. We managed to catch up with the band to discuss their roots, their ambitions and what lies ahead for them.

It's been a whirlwind second half of 2022 for Mother Vulture. The blues-punk quartet spent the summer appearing at an array of festivals including ArcTanGent, Bloodstock, and Leopalooza, followed by a UK headline tour and the recent release of their debut album 'Mother Knows Best'. Back on the road once again in support of the record, we caught up with guitarist Brodie Maguire to discuss their formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Nu-punks Cherie Amour are making their mark with their debut album 'Spiritual Ascension', a striking blend of punk rock, pop-punk, electronic-tinged pop and hip-hop. We caught up with the quartet following their album release to discuss their formation, ambitions, influences and what's next for the band. 

Rock quartet InTechnicolour are back with their new album 'Midnight Heavyweight', alongside tour dates with labelmates Skin Failure. We caught up with vocalist Tobie Anderson to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more.