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This year’s Download Festival may seem like quite some time ago now, but with the festival season far from over, we’re reliving some gems when it comes to conversations we had at this year’s event. Blessthefall were such a pleasure to chat to - from crazy video ideas to signing to Rise Records there was plenty to talk about after their set.

Rock newcomers Witterquick hit the road next week for a run of shows in support of their latest single Bubblegum. We caught up with bassist Ollie Chanter to hear the band's top tips and stories from the road, from drunken antics to the most rewarding moment of their career so far.

Currently out in the USA on the Summer Slaughter tour, it's an exciting time for metalcore pioneers The Agony Scene who return with their comeback album Tormentor, their first material in over a decade. We caught up the quartet to hear their top tips and awesome stories from the road.

The Faim are one of those bands that have absolutely exploded onto the scene in a short space of time, but it’s not too late to say that you were there from the beginning. After their incredible performance at this year’s Download Festival, we were lucky enough to catch up with Mike and Stevie from the band. You’re going to want to sit up and take note – these guys are going to be huge.

London avant-garde alternative rock quartet Death & The Penguin are prepping for a tour with Space Monkey next month, following the release of their debut album Anomie. We caught up with the band ahead of the shows to hear their top tips and stories from the road, from their favourite way to pass the time on long drives to their most outrageous moment on tour.

Post-hardcore outfit Glassjaw are set to headline London's iconic O2 Brixton Academy on the 18th August and we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

With 2000trees Festival almost upon us we're grabbing our tents, packing our essentials and we are ready for another fun weekend at Upcote Farm. There are so many amazing bands on the line-up, but we've taken the time to choose some of our hot picks - we'll see you down the front!

Nothing More have really caught our eye over the last few years, so seeing their set at this year’s Download was a real delight. Chatting with the guys afterwards was equally as exciting – we just love that they’re a band who speak with so much thought and insight no matter what they have to say.

Brighton-based alt-pop quartet Orchards have a busy time ahead of them this month, with the release of their new EP 'Losers/Lovers' imminent and forthcoming live dates. We caught up with the quartet to hear their top tips and stories from the road, from backdrop related injuries to being saved by their tour manager in Germany.

We have teamed up with Old Blue Last Beer to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to NASS Festival - be quick, the competition closes at 1pm BST on Wednesday 4th July!