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• OPINION: Why Rock’s Sense Of Community Might Matter More Than Anything July 31, 2016
  A wise man once said, ‘without music, life would be a mistake.’ But that’s as much about the people we meet through songs as the songs themselves...  Hello, my name is Tomas Doyle, I am the Deputy Editor of Rock Sound magazine and to quote the mighty Less Than Jake, ‘All My Best Friends Are Metalheads’. […]
• Is Access To Everything Eroding The Emotional Connection We Once Felt To Music? April 7, 2016
  Just something to think about. Nearly 15 years ago, the late, great David Bowie was asked by the New York Times how he thought the role of the musician would change in the near future. “Music is going to become like running water or electricity,” he replied, with a shrug. And while your taps and […]
• West From Neck Deep’s Guide To Gaming On Tour March 11, 2016
  Meet our new video games columnist. Alright. I'm West and I play guitar in the band Neck Deep. When I'm not banging my head and spinning up an F5 tornado on stage, I'm usually sat on me arse playing video games. I've been sat in front on a TV getting square eyes way longer than I've been attempting to play […]
• A Love Letter To Crunkcore February 14, 2016
  Yes, really. brokeNCYDE's new album 'All Grown Up' is out today. It's also Valentine's Day, so it seemed like the perfect time for Rock Sound's resident crunkcore superfan / apologist Gav Lloyd to explain why he loves crunkcore so much. I’m part of a very small, often ridiculed group of people. I am a loud, proud […]
• Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds: “Governance 101. Create Fear. Fear, Fear, Fear.” December 3, 2015
  This is important. UK MPs voted in favour of joining coalition air strikes against IS militants in Syria last night. Millions of people reacted, both from within the rock world and far, far outside it. Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds has written a powerful opinion piece on the matter for Rock Sound. You can read it […]
• Fashionably Great: Get Ready For The End Of Festival Season With Impericon August 9, 2015
  PROMOTED POST: IT’S STILL FESTIVAL SEASON. Which bands do you watch? Where did you put your tent? Do your wellies have holes? Which clothes do you wear? Well, Impericon.com can help you with that last bit… Bring Me The Horizon shirt? Check. Skinny jeans? Check. Sunglasses? Check. You're ready to throw down and look cool. Bring Me The Horizon […]
• Fashionably Great: Spend Some Bank Holiday Cash At Impericon This Weekend May 1, 2015
  PROMOTED POST: This weekend is the first of TWO Bank Holidays in the space of a few weeks, and everyone at RS HQ is pretty pumped about it. What's more, Impericon have stocked up on some amazing pieces for the occasion, and we felt the urge to share them with you. Like these… No wardrobe will […]
• Fashionably Great: Spend Some Payday Cash At Impericon This Weekend February 27, 2015
  #PROMOTED POST: We’ve had it circled on the office calendar for about three weeks, but, finally, pay day is here! So we figured we’d help you spend some of those hard earned pennies, because we’re proper nice like that. Whether you’re on the hunt for new band merch or updating your street wear, the guys […]
• Seminal Nirvana Photographer Collaborates With Streetwear Pioneers February 13, 2015
  Famed for capturing the most influential grunge bands of the '80s and '90s including Nirvana, Mudhoney and Pearl Jam, seminal photographer Charles Peterson and streetwear pioneers KR3W have teamed up to create the 'Rights Refused' collaboration. Take a look at this. Peterson once said, "amidst the chaos of a live show, I wanted to find that sense of grace. […]
• Exclusive First Look: The New One Love Apparel Range February 12, 2015
  You'll already be well aware of JJ Peters and Ahren Stringer from their mosh duties with Deez Nuts and The Amity Affliction, respectively. You might also have noticed the Aussie duo's hardcore-infused clothing label, One Love Apparel, regularly graces the pages of our magazine. Here's a sneek peak at their new range. The new line […]