Ahead of their appearance at SHIIINE ON Festival, we caught up with Peter Hooton, frontman of Liverpool legends The Farm, to reflect on a remarkable journey that has spanned four decades. From the independent success of Spartacus and the enduring power of All Together Now to memories involving Joe Strummer, Mick Jones and even Eric Cantona, Hooton offers a candid and passionate look back at a career built on community, conviction and an unwavering belief in music's ability to bring people together.

Forty years after first emerging as one of Britain's most distinctive and influential rock bands, The Mission are preparing to write an exciting new chapter in their storied history. The gothic rock legends have announced the release of their first studio album in more than a decade, Songs For Kith And Kin, arriving via Cooking Vinyl on 2 April. For a band whose catalogue already includes landmark releases such as Children and Carved In Sand, this latest collection promises to stand proudly alongside their finest work.

Brighton's alternative scene continues to produce exciting new voices, and CARNE are rapidly earning their place among them. Blending the quiet-loud dynamics of '90s grunge with a distinctly modern identity, the band have built momentum through powerful live performances, striking visual reinvention and songs packed with raw emotion. We caught up with Carmen, the driving force behind CARNE, to discuss the band's origins, musical influences, dream festival line-ups, forthcoming releases and why authenticity remains at the heart of everything they do.

For many emerging bands, the dream of playing festival main stages, supporting chart-topping acts and building a devoted national following can feel years away. For Newcastle's Leazes, 2026 has been the year those ambitions have rapidly become reality. After a relentless twelve months spent sharing stages with some of the UK's biggest guitar bands, the five-piece are now preparing for another significant milestone: their first-ever UK headline tour.

Few artists wear their convictions as openly or as fearlessly as A Mess. Emerging from Denmark's underground scene with a potent blend of riot grrrrl attitude, power-pop hooks and punk rock defiance, A Mess was born not simply from a desire to make music, but from a need to be heard. What began in the aftermath of a successful previous band evolved into a fiercely personal project fuelled by lived experience, frustration with inequality, and a determination to challenge the status quo. As new music continues to build momentum across Europe, we caught up with the artist behind A Mess to discuss feminism, songwriting, life on the road, dream festival line-ups and why rock'n'roll remains the perfect vehicle for speaking truth to power.

There are few acts more intrinsically woven into the fabric of British dance music than Utah Saints. From the euphoric explosion of rave culture through to today's festival stages, the Leeds electronic pioneers have remained guided by a simple philosophy: let the music do the talking. Ahead of their appearance at SHIIINE ON, Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt reflect on the golden era that shaped them, the enduring power of community, and the unexpected journey that transformed bedroom productions into era-defining anthems. With trademark humility, humour and authenticity, they look back on three decades of innovation while keeping their eyes firmly fixed on the next moment, rather than the rear-view mirror.

As The Ordinary Boys prepare to bring their distinctive blend of punk attitude, mod style and ska-infused energy to SHIIINE ON Festival, frontman Preston remains as refreshingly candid as ever. Reflecting on the band's journey from mid-2000s outsiders to cherished festival favourites, he discusses finding common ground with fellow guitar bands, the enduring relevance of the group's songs, and why their long-awaited return to the stage is powered by a simple desire: to have fun. With new material on the horizon and a renewed passion for performing, The Ordinary Boys look set to be one of Minehead's must-see acts.

As SHIIINE ON continues to celebrate the bands that defined the alternative landscape of the late 80s and 90s, few acts embody that era's individuality quite like Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Emerging from Stourbridge with a distinctive twin-bass assault, unforgettable singles and an infectious sense of energy, the band carved out a sound entirely their own. Ahead of another appearance at the festival, frontman John Penney reflects on lasting friendships, the accidental origins of the band's trademark sound, the songs that continue to resonate with audiences decades later and why nostalgia remains such a powerful force for both fans and musicians alike.

Born from a desire to keep creativity, connection and community alive during the uncertainty of the pandemic, Finland's VoodooV have grown from impromptu jam sessions into one of the most exciting psychedelic funk-rock outfits emerging from the Nordic scene. Blending the free-spirited energy of Hendrix, the groove of funk rock and the expansive textures of modern psychedelia, the band have built their reputation the DIY way, fuelled by friendship, curiosity and a determination to keep evolving. As they take their music across Europe and prepare for an eagerly anticipated tour of Japan, VoodooV sat down with MusoMuso to discuss their origins, musical influences, life on the road and why there's always another rabbit hole waiting to be explored.

There is something refreshingly genuine about Bottlemoth. Formed from the ashes of previous projects and built on years of friendship, the band have wasted little time establishing themselves as one of the UK's most promising emerging alternative acts. Drawing influence from emotionally resonant heavyweights such as Manchester Orchestra, Frightened Rabbit, The Gaslight Anthem and Jimmy Eat World, Bottlemoth have crafted a sound that balances intimacy with widescreen ambition. We caught up with Ethan from the band to discuss Bottlemoth's origins, life on the road with The Lemonheads, the realities of DIY music, and why staying true to themselves remains at the heart of everything they do as they look towards an exciting future.

Over the past decade, Brooklyn's DIARY have quietly carved out a sound that threads together post-punk urgency, shoegaze atmosphere, jangly indie melodies and psychedelic textures into something distinctly their own. With the release of their debut album Spiral Bound, the band have delivered a record that feels both steeped in beloved influences and refreshingly unpretentious. We caught up with Chris to discuss the band's origins, the creative journey behind the album, navigating New York's ever-evolving independent music scene, and why sometimes the best solution to a setback is simply to write another song.

From the moment the lights dimmed, there was a palpable sense that this was more than just another date on a tour schedule. Fans packed into the venue knowing they were about to witness the closing chapter of a remarkable period in Barras's career. The anticipation was tangible, and as the band took to the stage, it quickly became clear that the evening would live long in the memory.

Forty years after first rattling speakers and dividing opinion, Orgasmatron remains one of the most fascinating albums in Motörhead's formidable catalogue. Released during a period of transition for the band, its distinctive production, towering songs and uncompromising attitude ensured it would stand apart from everything that came before and after. Now, with a brand-new remix from longtime Motörhead collaborator Cameron Webb, the album is being reintroduced to a new generation while inviting longtime fans to hear a familiar favourite in a completely different light.

For a band whose reputation has been built as much on the unpredictability of the stage as the brilliance of the studio, Big Thief's latest project feels less like a release and more like an invitation. The celebrated American outfit have unveiled the Big Thief Live Archive, a new online destination designed to document and celebrate the band's constantly evolving live performances, offering fans unprecedented access to recordings spanning recent and historical tours.

Fresh from a breakthrough year that firmly established them as one of alternative punk's most exciting voices, Nashville trio Winona Fighter are wasting little time in building on that momentum. Their second album, Brutal & Extremely Underrated, arrives on 22 January 2027 via Rise Records, and if the band's own enthusiasm is anything to go by, they're about to deliver something even bigger, louder and more fearless than their acclaimed debut.

For a band that built its reputation on unpredictability, sensory overload and a gleeful disregard for convention, The Butthole Surfers continue to prove that their catalogue remains as compelling and essential as ever. Now, Matador Records is opening another chapter in the story of one of alternative rock's most influential and uncompromising outfits with the latest instalment of its ongoing reissue campaign.

Few acts in modern electronic music have managed to bridge underground credibility and global success quite like CAMELPHAT. Now, the Grammy-nominated Liverpool duo are set to bring their celebrated All Night Long concept to Manchester, taking over the city's iconic O2 Victoria Warehouse on Saturday 30 January 2027 for what promises to be an immersive marathon of house music, energy and connection.