AMPED MAGAZINE UK – Alt Music For Fresh Ears

“Art can try and communicate something that’s inexpressible through words”: Inside Tigercub’s cinematic rebirth

“Art can try and communicate something that’s inexpressible through words”: Inside Tigercub’s cinematic rebirth

Thrice, Live @ Tramshed, Cardiff | What Went Down

Thrice, Live @ Tramshed, Cardiff | What Went Down

Royal Republic, Live @ Notthingham Rock City | What Went Down

Royal Republic, Live @ Notthingham Rock City | What Went Down

Hot Mulligan, Live @ Roundhouse, London | What Went Down

Hot Mulligan, Live @ Roundhouse, London | What Went Down

Poppy, Live @ Roundhouse, London | What Went Down

Poppy, Live @ Roundhouse, London | What Went Down

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FEATURES

Amped Magazine’s 2026 Ones To Watch

Shake off that New Year’s hangover, lace up your Docs, and get ready to discover the bands that are about to take over 2026. Hand-picked by the team at Amped, here are the acts you need on your radar right now.
NEW NOISE

Listen to White Reaper’s expanded album Only Slightly Expanded

Deluxe version of 2024’s Only Slightly Empty arrives with new tracks Mold and No Counter…

Listen to White Reaper’s expanded album Only Slightly Expanded

Listen to White Reaper’s expanded album Only Slightly Expanded

Dead Air unleash ferocious new EP World Wide Villainy

Dead Air unleash ferocious new EP World Wide Villainy

‘A’ drop punchy new single and video Walkover

‘A’ drop punchy new single and video Walkover

Every Hell Return as a Five-Piece with New Single, Let Me Go

Every Hell Return as a Five-Piece with New Single, Let Me Go

Death Cab For Cutie announce new album and UK/European tour

Death Cab For Cutie announce new album and UK/European tour

Hell Hotel share new single, Am I Nothing Now?

Hell Hotel share new single, Am I Nothing Now?

The XCERTS share devastating new single in your eyes

The XCERTS share devastating new single in your eyes

Koyo drop anthemic new single What I’m Worth ahead of second album

Koyo drop anthemic new single What I’m Worth ahead of second album

A.A. Williams announces third album Solstice and shares new single Hold It Together

A.A. Williams announces third album Solstice and shares new single Hold It Together

Gouge Away sign to Run For Cover and drop new single Figurine

Gouge Away sign to Run For Cover and drop new single Figurine

REVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The Overjoyed: “It’s got the thing. I don’t know how to explain it – it just has something.”

“England is our first home away from home”: Less Than Jake’s Chris DeMakes on 28 years of UK love, unforgettable chaos, and the Uncharted EP

“England is our first home away from home”: Less Than Jake’s Chris DeMakes on 28 years of UK love, unforgettable chaos, and the Uncharted EP

TX2: “I don’t care what happens to me as long as I know I went down fighting for what I believed in”

TX2: “I don’t care what happens to me as long as I know I went down fighting for what I believed in”

“Don’t forget what it’s like to be a kid”: Nearly 20 years in, Gideon are still chasing the chaos

“Don’t forget what it’s like to be a kid”: Nearly 20 years in, Gideon are still chasing the chaos

Lost Society: “It’s one of the ugliest things I’ve seen in this whole scene of ours. That is supposedly so loving and so accepting of everything”

Lost Society: “It’s one of the ugliest things I’ve seen in this whole scene of ours. That is supposedly so loving and so accepting of everything”

Meet Jake Jones, The Camden renegade flipping the metal formula

Meet Jake Jones, The Camden renegade flipping the metal formula

Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino chats the New Album – The Weight Of Sound | Interview

Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino chats the New Album – The Weight Of Sound | Interview

The Hara: “If you don’t listen to us, you’re missing out. You’re causing yourself unnecessary pain”

The Hara: “If you don’t listen to us, you’re missing out. You’re causing yourself unnecessary pain”

“We’re just trying to balance technology with that old school feeling” – Take a look Inside Born Of Osiris’ heaviest chapter yet

“We’re just trying to balance technology with that old school feeling” – Take a look Inside Born Of Osiris’ heaviest chapter yet

For My Pain: “Don’t waste your time waiting on someone. It’s not going to happen. No one will discover you. Just do it yourself.” | Interview

For My Pain: “Don’t waste your time waiting on someone. It’s not going to happen. No one will discover you. Just do it yourself.” | Interview