5 Minutes With... Tom Vernon // Guitarist

Juggling life as a guitarist in rap rock band Nylon Sky and delivering pizzas to gated properties in high end Surrey, Tom Vernon takes centre stage - a concept still not natural to him - in the form of his acoustic solo project. Five minutes was all that was needed to capture the passion he has for music.

'I'm Not Anywhere Close To Being Done Yet' - Tobin Esperance Talks To So So Gay

As Chalk Farm Road fills up with fans clad in Papa Roach merchandise eagerly awaiting the doors to open to a gig they’ve anticipated since November 2014, Tobin Esperance, bass player for the California based band sits back stage unphased by the sold out Roundhouse show that will commence in six hours. Read more here. 

Live Review: Papa Roach (Roundhouse, London)

Back in 2000, Papa Roach released their second album Infest after being signed to DreamWorks Records. Little did they know the album that featured songs such as ‘Dead Cell’, ‘Broken Home’ and nu-metal anthem ‘Last Resort’ would affect their fans so heavily. Following this, Papa Roach steadied their success with five more big releases, including the success of their latest album F.E.A.R. Both their U.S. and European tour had sold out following F.E.A.R.‘s release – proving that despite their twenty years in the game, they were still extremely relevant. Read more here.

"We Never Take It Easy" - So So Gay Talks To Marmozets.

Marmozets hit 2014 right in the mouth and told it to wise up – it did. Their debut album, The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets, has been highly praised by the likes of Zane Lowe, Daniel P Carter and Huw Stephens. With their second single ‘Captivate You’ having become a firm fan favourite, the dual family mash-up are now well on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands of the decade. Read more here.

Album Review: Papa Roach - F.E.A.R.

For a nu metal band that have been going since 1993, Papa Roach have proved they can still run with the big dogs with their new album F.E.A.R. Those of us who went through our ‘alternative’ teen phase can still be found melting with nostalgia when someone, somewhere decides ‘Last Resort’ from the album Infest (2000) should be cranked up. But Papa Roach have just proved that they can soundtrack your present just as much as they do your past. Read more here.

Video Review: SIA - Elastic Heart

The video for the song ‘Elastic Heart’ by the Aussie born genius Sia, premiered on Wednesday (January 7) featuring reality star Maddie Ziegler and actor Shia LaBeouf. Teaming up with director Daniel Askill and choreographer Ryan Heffington for a second time after the success of the ‘Chandelier’ video which bagged Sia four Grammy nominations. Read more here.