The never-ending run of Dead Pony arrives in Cardiff, where their standing as one of current alt-rock’s most fun acts remains in earnest.
A sweltering Bearded Theory sports one of the most interesting and eclectic lineups of the festival calendar, with headline sets from Pixies and Garbage, as well as CMAT, Kate Nash, Everything Everything, Westside Cowboy, The Damned and more.
Even on a loose, shambling collection of offcuts from previous sessions, BIG SPECIAL are so inherently creative and compelling that they still manage to net an overall win.
A mild, reflective piece of emo and indie-rock takes what always defined Seahaven and makes it the best it’s ever been.
For the second time this year, Converge drop another palette of beautiful noise and discord, and yet again prove that few can do it quite like them.
Sofia Isella’s dark alt-pop only seems to grow in stature, as her newest UK tour brings her to Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Vicious, charged and operating entirely as its own thing, Static Dress’ new album continues their reign as one of current post-hardcore’s absolute best.
At their debut UK headline show, Broadside’s metamorphosis into pop-punk excellence is truly a sight to behold.
Back for its 20th year, Slam Dunk Festival proves as huge as ever, as Good Charlotte headline alongside sets from Knocked Loose, Tonight Alive, State Champs, Sublime, Motion City Soundtrack, The Menzingers and more.
Although they’re still in need of an identity of their own, there’s plenty of emo-leaning promise exhibited by divedown on their debut EP.