
Influences: downcast
The burgeoning Bristol quartet tell us about 5 records (+ 1 bonus track) that inspired their new EP.

The burgeoning Bristol quartet tell us about 5 records (+ 1 bonus track) that inspired their new EP.

With their impressive debut album, ‘The Waking Sun’, taking in an array of sounds and styles, the Brighton alt-metallers told us about their influences.

Ahead of releasing their intriguing debut EP, we spoke to the rising Bristol group about the albums that shaped their sound.

As they prepare to unleash their third album, Canadian hard rockers Royal Tusk tell all about their musical inspirations.

Oso Oso mastermind Jade Lilitri tells us about the tracks that he considers influential.

Lincoln hardcore bruisers Reclaimer tell us about the album that have helped inspire them.

Promising alt-rockers Morale tell us about the six bands they consider as influential.

Sheffield’s Kurokuma experimental blend of sludge, doom and psychedelic is confusing yet strangely addictive.
So it made perfect sense to find out who they consider their influences.

From Canadian hardcore to prog metal to classic metalcore, New England hardcore quintet Anxious Hands pick out six inspirational records.

Emo/pop-punk newcomers Youth Fountain pick out six records that have made an impact on them.

Nottingham singer-songwriter George Gadd gives us an insight into the bands and artists that have inspired him.

Copenhagen quintet Cold Night For Alligators have a wide pallet of sounds and styles. We spoke to them about their influences.
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