American Standard is by no means an easy listening experience but it is one that is truly essential and so worth it.

Gavin Brown caught up with vocalist Hellbutcher to get the lowdown on his band and their new album as well as discussing his former band Nifelheim and a whole host of metal related topics.

Gavin Brown had the pleasure of talking to Greg Norton about how excited he is to be back with UltraBomb and the new album as well as discussing the legacy of Hüsker Dü and punk rock in a brilliant interview.

Gavin Brown caught up with Houkago Grind Time main man Andrew Lee and he gave us the lowdown on their new album as well as their return to the UK, anime, hip hop and what his other band Ripped To Shreds have got going on.

The experimental drone/noise project The Mercury Impulse is about to release their album Records Of Human Behavior, and you can listen to the full album here.

Gavin Brown caught up with Fulci guitarist Dome who talked to us in depth about their new album Duck Face Killings as well as discussing everything from horror to hip hop and much more.

Gavin Brown caught up with both Jason Butler and Scott Shellhamer to hear all about their project called Moiii and what it holds for the future.

I feel extremely lucky to be alive. Extremely lucky to be in this band, still doing it; extremely lucky to still be playing with Ruffy, because that’s just amazing anyway, and that’s sort of scary because I certainly thought I’d be dead [by now]. We all thought we’d be dead by the time we’re 40 – when you’re 20 it seems like you’re not going to make it, especially if you’re burning the candle and living life in a punk band.

Gavin Brown caught up with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis to talk about their latest album Funeral Soundtrack #4 and where Destroy Boys are at right now and much more.

Gavin Brown recently caught up with Steve Conte to hear all about his new album ‘The Concrete Jangle’ and his highly impressive musical career.

Tonight has been an amazing way to celebrate the music and the legacy of Ruts DC and The Ruts, with both the band and the audience having as much fun as each other. And what better way to salute their legacy than hearing these timeless songs, both new and old, belted out with the same vigour as ever. Long live the Ruts. long live Ruts DC!

Gavin Brown caught up with Manic Abraxas to talk about their new album Skinformation as well as touching on other subjects such as Manic Abraxas live shows, Dallas’ guitar company and all kinds of guitar related talk.

LA’s Iress have just released their excellent new album Sleep Now, In Reverse, and its glorious combination of ethereal shoegaze and heavier elements results in a sublime listening experience. To celebrate, we caught up with vocalist Michelle Malley to hear all about the new record, the bands forthcoming debut UK tour, and the past, present and future of Iress.

As befits their songs, Gavin Brown had a vey short conversation with JJ, Bones and Rainy from the legendary Discharge.

Gavin Brown talked to Borstal guitarist Jamie Hunter and bassist Wez Hanslip before their energetic and inspiring set.

Gavin Brown talked to Brujeria vocalist Juan Brujo before their blistering, fun set at Uprising 24.

Gavin Brown caught up with Neige from Alcest to hear all about the new album ‘Les Chants de l’Aurore’ as well as discussing a host of other topics including the band’s live shows and being pioneers of blackgaze.

Gavin Brown caught up with Sugar Horse’s vocalist/guitarist Ashley Tubb before their immense set at Uprising 24.

Gavin talked to Adam Sedgwick and Beccy Blaker from Tribe Of Ghosts prior to their brilliant appearance at Uprising festival.

Gavin Brown talked to My Favourite Nemesis vocalists Janne Piela and Sanna Solanterä about the bands first time in the UK, which included an appearance at Uprising.

Gavin Brown had the pleasure of catching up with Sumac guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner to hear all about their new album The Healer, Sumac celebrating a decade as a band as well as discussion his other musical projects as well.