Just over seven months on from releasing their debut EP Facade, Leeds based Dire Bloom have released its follow up Seasons. With four tracks and coming in at 14 minutes long it's a short but very solid package of musical goodness.

Coasts announce details of their new album 'This Life' and announce 38-date UK tour.

Food artist Lara Mason created life-size confectionery statues of Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion and Jamiroquai to celebrate 10 years of live music at The O2.

Hellions have released a new double A-side single, including '24' featuring You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi.

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.

HALFNOISE, the side project of Zac Farro, has released a video for latest single 'Someday', watch it here.