Over the coming weeks, Already Heard will be highlighting a variety of bands set to play the Slam Dunk Festival later this month. 12 months on from making their Slam Dunk Festival debut, North West pop-punks WSTR are riding the wave of releasing their impressive debut full-length, ‘Red, Green or
This week, Atlanta, Georgia’s Microwave make their UK debut when they join Real Friends and Can’t Swim for an eight-date run. Following on from our recent interview with Nate Hardy, we asked the vocalist and guitarist to pick 10 of his favourite songs from British acts. Nate’s choices covers a
For some people, this weekend is no different than any other. However, for wrestling fans all over the world, it’s the closest thing to Christmas in the Spring… it’s WrestleMania weekend! The 33rd incarnation of World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) premier event, WrestleMania, will be returning to Orlando this Sunday. With
Tim Kasher has been a mainstay of the Omaha scene for nearly 25 years, heading up caustic indie-rockers Cursive and the more literal The Good Life, as well as collaborating with everyone from Bright Eyes, Planes Mistaken For Stars and Thursday. He’s also a solo artist of some repute and,
As we wind down for the Christmas period, the Already Heard team have picked over 200 songs that have dominated our stereos and headphones over the past 12 months. Over the course of 14 hours(!) you can listen to a range of stand out tracks and favourites cuts from a
This past September, Petoskey, Michigan post-hardcore band Famous Last Words released their third album – ’ The Incubus’. Like their previous two albums, the record revolves around the concept with ‘The Incubus’ tackling the issue of sexual/domestic abuse through the tale of a 1950’s housewife Christine. With the album landing
With their latest album, ‘People Are The Best Show’, Italian rockers Celeb Car Crash unleash a strong collection of consistent hard rock that sees the four-piece wear their influences on their sleeve. Throughout their sound is reminscent of a host of 90’s rock bands. We were interested to find out
Last week, Transatlantic grunge-infused punk trio Pale Angels released their third album, ‘Daydreaming Blues’. It takes the garage-based rock ‘n’ roll of past releases and sees the three-piece grow eclectically, showing a darker and tranquil side. Having toured on both sides of the Atlantic, Pale Angels have built a reputation
This past summer we were introduced to Cambridge’s Grieving and their ‘Demonstrations’ EP. If you’ve yet to hear the EP, it offers five slices of impassioned indie-punk that lends itself to turn-of-the-millennium emo/indie rock. Next week they’re joining cult rockers Tellison for a short run of shows. We recently grabbed
If you’re a longtime reader of Already Heard, then you will know we have a soft spot for all things pro wrestling. Much like our ongoing support for independent music, we thought we would shift the spotlight on one of the UK’s best and fastest growing wrestling promotions – PROGRESS
You may not have noticed but Already Heard has been a longtime advocate of the UK DIY scene. In the past, we’ve highlighted underground acts in a variety of ways. Most notably our former “Something For The Weekend” feature and our second “Recommends” compilation highlighted a crop of exciting bands.
Next week Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Motion City Soundtrack will pay the UK one last visit as part of their ‘So Long, Farewell’ tour. Since forming in 1997, the alt-rock/pop-punk quintet have built a dedicated following, going from strength to strength with every album. Their debut full-length ‘I Am the Movie’ alongside
Long time readers of Already Heard will recognise the name Landmarks. Having been featured on the site in the past, they were one of 50 bands we tipped for great things way back in January. This Friday, the Manchester pop-rockers release their third EP; ‘In Spite Of It All’. With
Photo Credit: Dale Gallagher Later this month, Glaswegian quintet Departures release their new album, ‘Death Touches Us, From The Moment We Begin To Love’. With it’s cathartic spine, the album combines with indie-rock and hardcore elements with stunning results. As it ebbs and flows, ‘Death Touches Us…’ takes you on
It’s been a well-known fact that Philadelphia has been a musical hotbed for the past few years. The Wonder Years, Modern Baseball, Hop Along, The Menzingers, Nothing, and Beach Slang are just some of the names to breakout Pennsylvanian city. With a rich musical heritage, Philadelphia continues to produce promising
With upbeat melodies and harmonious choruses, Croydon’s Best of Enemies’ latest EP, ‘Sorry State’ sees the quartet striding forward, developing both lyrically and musically. However they’re not the only band from Croydon who are producing great music right now. For this “Playlist” feature, the band have picked out 4 local
With their latest single, ‘Animal,’ rising Scottish rock outfit Vukovi embrace their feral side with a vibrant slice of power-pop-rock. Its video is inspired by Wes Borland, as the quartet smear themselves in tribal makeup to coincide with the animalistic theme. As for the track itself, vocalist Janine Shilstone had
Next month Aussie rockers Hands Like Houses are set to make their return to the UK. Having released their new album, ‘Dissonants,’ this past February, Hands Like Houses carry an abundance of characteristics that are certain to win over crowds in the coming weeks. The aforementioned ‘Dissonants’ carries itself with
Next week hotly tipped rockers Counterfeit head out on their very first UK headline tour. However the London based group aren’t strangers to the road having toured Europe earlier this year. With an arsenal of loud, ferocious punk rock ready to be unleashed on the masses, we asked the quintet
This month, Welsh post-hardcore band Funeral For A Friend bid farewell as they embark on a farewell tour which sees them hitting up major UK cities where they will perform their two most celebrated albums; 2003s ‘Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation’ and 2005s ‘Hours.’ So after 15 years, seven
This week Press To MECO head out on the ‘Scuzz Presents ‘UK Throwdown’ Tour’ with Max Raptor and Allusondrugs. With the triple rotating bill of bands hitting up all corners of the United Kingdom, there is no excuse for you to catch three of the UK’s most promising alternative acts
To get you all in the mood for the rock, pop punk, and hardcore extravaganza that is the Slam Dunk Festival, we’ve compiled a playlist of essential songs that we can’t wait to hear this weekend. You Me At Six – Save It For The Bedroom Although they dismissed reports