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grandson Talks 'Rain' From 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack Jul 06, 2021

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We chatted with grandson via Zoom to find out all about his latest single 'Rain' which is taken from the soundtrack of the upcoming DC movie 'The Suicide Squad'. He tells us how he got involved with the project after talking with director James Gunn, how he ended up collaborating with Jessie Reyez on the song and why he enjoyed combining film and music together in this way. Plus, we get a few hints on what is next for him including more music from the world of his album 'Death Of An Optimist' and some upcoming cowrites with ONE OK ROCK.

Born Of Osiris' Lee McKinney Talks 'Angel Or Alien' Jul 05, 2021

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We chat via Zoom with Born Of Osiris' Lee McKinney about their latest album 'Angel Or Alien', which included the singles 'White Nile' and 'Poster Child'. Lee guides us through the making of the record, from the huge title track to the detailed artwork. Plus, he reveals the band are already working on music for the follow-up. We also find out about his upcoming solo album plans and talk through his work on the music for the TV series 'Paradise City', including his cover of The Smashing Pumpkins' 'Disarm' with Palaye Royale's Remington Leith.

You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi On New Album 'SUCKAPUNCH' Jun 30, 2021

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We chatted with You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi last year just as the band prepared to release their seventh album 'SUCKAPUNCH', featuring the singles 'Whats It Like', 'Beautiful Way' and 'MAKEMEFEELALIVE'. We talk through the recording process and why YMAS decided to mix electronic sounds into some of their heaviest ever material. Plus, we reflect on their epic show at Gunnersville Festival and look forward to their upcoming UK tour. Finally, Josh reveals that they are already starting to work on more new music during this time in lockdown.

Beartooth's Caleb Shomo On New Album 'Below' Jun 23, 2021

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We chat with Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo as the band prepare to release their new album 'Below', featuring the singles 'Devastation', 'The Past Is Dead' and 'Fed UP'. We talk writing new music while on the road to capture that live energy, the dark themes within the lyrics and what he learned from the previous album 'Disease'. Plus, future live plans, returning to band practice and even more new music ideas.

Mikey Way On Electric Century's New Album & Graphic Novel Jun 17, 2021

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Mikey Way joins us over Zoom to talk through the new self-titled album from Electric Century, his project with David Debiak, which features the single 'Til We're Gone' and an accompanying graphic novel. We talk having his My Chemical Romance bandmate Ray Toro behind the production desk and how his time in MCR led the way to this musical project. Plus, we discuss working with comic writer Shaun Simon, his UK musical influences, his upcoming comic collaboration with his brother Gerard Way and look back on performing live with Waterparks.

Kellin Quinn & Ryan Key Talk The First Rock Band On Mars Jun 10, 2021

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We chat via Zoom with Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn and Yellowcard's Ryan Key about their new musical project The First Rock Band On Mars. Aimed at a young audience, they tell us what it was like writing songs to tie in with a children's book. Elsewhere, we talk about Ryan's future plans, including soundtrack work with Disney and his new Twitch channel. Plus, Kellin fills us in on new SWS music and looks back on working with Machine Gun Kelly on recent single 'love race'.

The Rasmus' Lauri Ylönen Talks New Single 'Bones' Jun 07, 2021

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The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen chats to us on the streets of Helsinki as the band release their new single 'Bones' from their upcoming new album. We talk through the track, future plans and staying creative in lockdown via his Bedroom Sessions series of covers and performances. Plus, we look back on the band's last UK tour which celebrated fifteen years of their huge international breakthrough album 'Dead Letters', featuring the single 'In The Shadows'.

As It Is' Patty Walters On 'IDGAF' & New Album Jun 03, 2021

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As It Is' vocalist Patty Walters joins us via Zoom to talk through the band's new single 'IDGAF', the first taste of their upcoming follow-up album to 'The Great Depression'. We find out about writing and recording remotely through lockdown, what to expect from the sound of the new record, how the band have adjusted to recent lineup changes and look forward to the band's return to the live stage.

Måneskin on 'Zitti E Buoni', Eurovision & Recording New Album Jun 02, 2021

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We chat via Zoom with Måneskin (Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi and Ethan Torchio) fresh from their win for Italy at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with the track 'Zitti E Buoni'. We talk through the international success of that song, writing the single 'I Wanna Be Your Slave' and recording their latest album 'Teatro d'ira - Vol. 1' live in the studio. Plus, UK tour plans, their dream collaborations and ideas for their next album which they are set to begin recording very soon.

Tom DeLonge On Angels & Airwaves Album May 28, 2021

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Tom DeLonge spoke to us over Zoom from his California home to chat through his new music with Angels & Airwaves including recent singles 'All That's Left Is Love' and 'Kiss And Tell'. Plus, he tells us why he believes their upcoming new album includes some of the best music he has ever written, from hard punk sounds to soaring synth melodies. Elsewhere, we chat about the possibility of a comeback for his Box Car Racer project with Travis Barker. Finally, he talks returning to the live stage for a huge US tour last year and why he chose to include the Blink-182 classic 'Aliens Exist' in the setlist.

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