The Rise and Rise of Tinie Tempah

From the November edition - Out Now

Words by Rebecca Jackson

It was three and a bit years ago: Gordon Brown was still Prime Minister, Miley Cyrus was still an innocent Disney star and I was a fresh-faced undergraduate sent by Wireless to meet an unknown rapper from South London called Tinie Tempah. He was doing the rounds of student unions and the back rooms of academies and had garnered interest through his mix tapes and his loyal online following, but no-one I asked wanted to come with me to meet him.

Alice in Chains Interview

From the November edition - Out Now 

Words Marty McGovern

Let's face it, until recently 'grunge' was dead. What was once considered one of the most exciting and relevant periods of alternative music had become a stale imitation, buried by wailing wannabes like Nickel-crap and never-gonna-Alter-our-Bridge. 

Fast forward to 2013 and 'grunge' is back! Not only back, but (shudder) it's in fashion. But while the style slaves are strolling the high street in their shredded dungarees this Winter, the real alterna-kids will be toasting the most unlikely renaissance modern rock has ever known.

Chase and Status Full Interview

From the November edition

Words by Jessica Dawson

'Brand New Machine' “is everything that has inspired us to make music... It's a big step back in time.”

No one can question the success and importance of the London duo, Chase and Status; their ability to intertwine heavy, gritty drum 'n' bass with more accessible house tunes has brought an otherwise underground music scene to the masses over the ten years they've been in the industry. So with the release of their third studio album, 'Brand New Machine', we caught up with Saul Milton (Chase) to hear all about how their new album is shaping up to be their best yet. Saul explains his feelings about the album being released:

Xbox vs PS4

From the November Edition - Out Now
Words by Gazz Wood

Christmas is coming, the goose has got 100% on GTA V and can’t log in to multiplayer online. He needs something else to do and he hasn’t got long before someone kills and eats him. Luckily for the goose in this strained metaphor, the XBOX One and PS4 are both released pre-Christmas so he can while away his final hours playing Titanfall. Or Infamous: Second Son, depending on the console he gets.

Back stage at E3

The Family Rain Interview

With enviable slots supporting the likes of Miles Kane, The Courteeners and Jake Bugg under their belts, indie-blues rockers The Family Rain have been gaining momentum and notoriety throughout 2013. The band, made up of Will, Ollie and Tim Walter who are all brothers, are now embarking upon their own headline UK tour and simultaneously putting together there first full debut album, set to be released in early 2014. I recently caught up with Will from the band to discuss how they are getting on: