The long anticipated album, released on October 1st (2012), takes a mixture of classic Papa Roach intertwined with bursts of dub step and electro, creating a fusion that your ears simply cannot deny. I managed to catch Jerry and Tobin before they left Berlin to discuss the new album, their new sound and how it feels to be still swinging...


I was excited to be able to talk to lead singer Jenna McDougall and guitarist Whakaio Taahi backstage before Camden's Barfly venue was given a bright and colourful makeover with their sunshine-infused tunes. As I'd hoped, the radiant pair were friendly, upbeat and passionate; particularly when talking about the amazing response from the British, their current tour buddies and the positivity they're spreading through their music. Next on the agenda: world peace and then maybe a break to record a new album...






In today’s music industry, breaking onto the scene and establishing a solid ground to work on as an artist is tricky business; only a rare few make it, and only the very best of these few stand the test of time. What’s required, of course, is at least a little dose of talent, a generous helping of common sense, a dash of sheer luck and one clear metric - a shit-ton of hard work and consistent determination. I always considered this a given - and one accepted by any touring musician as an irrefutable fact. Surely?






The Communion crowd account for much of the folk music in the UK. Pale Seas are one the newest bands to join the crew. The dreamy folk-pop quartet create music laced with jangly guitar lines and ethereal melodies. AltSounds had a chat with one half of the band a little while ago, when they blissed End of the Road festival with a magical half hour set, despite their numerous technical faults.





After 3 years since the release of IF, Mindless Self Indulgence are back on tour and dropping off at our little UK island. I caught up with vocalist Jimmy Urine (at half 1 in the morning his time - hard core, I know) to discuss their live shows, video games and how he almost, almost nearly died on stage.





Then Courrier delved into a set full of never heard before songs. Right now, Courrier is keeping the title of the album a secret to the public, referring to it as “#CofC” on Twitter. Even though the room was small and the performance was very imitate, I could clearly feel that they put just as much into playing for fifteen people as they would a few thousand.





Stockport-born lead vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player Paul Eastham is a classically trained pianist (and a former keen figure skater!) and produced and recorded on Duffy’s first commercial recording. His influences range from Springsteen, Knopfler, Runrig and Big Country to classical music. He is joined by his brother Chris Barnes (percussion / vocals), Steve Picken (guitar / vocals), Moscow-born Andrej Chernjavskij (drums) and Yorkshireman Hamish Ferguson (bass). Here at AltSounds, we're excited to offer you an exclusive view of Coast' brand new video for their latest single 'Believe'.