As a cathartic exercise, there is nothing better than throwing yourself around to the cataclysmically loud and personable punk of SOFT PLAY. SOFT PLAY have never been so back. Borne from the ashes of Slaves, punk’s favourite besties and two-man boy band are hitting the road in support of their…
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Y Not festival review: exceptional peaks from indie stalwarts prove a winning formula
Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, Y Not has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing festivals. The 2024 edition electrified the Peak District this August, attracting over 25,000 music enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of unforgettable performances. With a stellar, if somewhat familiar, line-up of…
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Soft Play – Heavy Jelly review: punk duo pack plenty of bite after six years away
The chemistry between these two makes the band: punk’s favourite besties are back, bigger than ever. After an extended hiatus, solo projects and a sense that it could all be over forever, our worst fears were confirmed: Slaves were no more. After three cracking studio efforts and a reputation as…