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Mogwai, Live @ Bristol, Beacon | What Went Down

Mogwai, Live @ Bristol, Beacon | What Went Down

Avatar Live @ Bristol o2 Academy | What Went Down

Meryl Streek, Live @ Liverpool Arts Club | What Went Down

Meryl Streek, Live @ Liverpool Arts Club | What Went Down

Burning Witches & Hammer King, Live @ Manchester Academy 3 | What Went Down

Burning Witches & Hammer King, Live @ Manchester Academy 3 | What Went Down

Counterparts, Live @ O2 Forum, London | What Went Down

Counterparts, Live @ O2 Forum, 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

Hammok sign to Sargent House and announce new album When Does This Place Become Our Scene

Watch the explosive video for lead single ‘The Scene’ from Hammok’s forthcoming LP, out June 5.

Hammok sign to Sargent House and announce new album When Does This Place Become Our Scene

Hammok sign to Sargent House and announce new album When Does This Place Become Our Scene

Tooth unveil video for gripping new single ‘Medicine’

Tooth unveil video for gripping new single ‘Medicine’

Nothing share grinding new single ‘Toothless Coal’

Nothing share grinding new single ‘Toothless Coal’

Converge return with ferocious new single ‘We Were Never The Same’

Converge return with ferocious new single ‘We Were Never The Same’

Watch the video for Angel Du$t’s new single I’m The Outside

Watch the video for Angel Du$t’s new single I’m The Outside

Listen to Ray Noir’s powerful new single Temptation

Listen to Ray Noir’s powerful new single Temptation

Joyce Manor kick off 2026 with new single I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

Joyce Manor kick off 2026 with new single I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

Big Special share raw new single ‘SLUGLIFE’: “A song about living low to the ground and going slow”

Big Special share raw new single ‘SLUGLIFE’: “A song about living low to the ground and going slow”

Listen to The Cribs’ new single, ‘Never The Same’

Listen to The Cribs’ new single, ‘Never The Same’

Listen to Prostitute’s blistering new single, Mr Dada

Listen to Prostitute’s blistering new single, Mr Dada

REVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

“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

‘AI is coming for your career in music and it’s probably coming for the job you need to support your music. I’m hoping there’s a revolt against it. Politically and musically.’ Rick McMurray

‘AI is coming for your career in music and it’s probably coming for the job you need to support your music. I’m hoping there’s a revolt against it. Politically and musically.’ Rick McMurray