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Entering its 20th year, Slam Dunk has grown vastly since its humble beginnings at Leeds Millennium Square in '06. An annual celebration of punk, ska, emo and everything in between. We pick out 12 bands we think you must see at Hatfield Park or Temple Newsam. Words by Cece Lawless, Emily Simister, Esther Domnu & Adam Vallely.

As we gradually recover from Noizzefest and festival season starts to get into full swing, here's our picks of the tracks you need to hear from the week.

The multi-venue stoner/doom/metal festival returns to Camden next weekend for its 14th year. Taking over The Roundhouse, The Underworld, Electric Ballroom and The Dev, this festival is part of the very DNA of Camden. These are the top 10 bands to not miss at Desertfest. Preview written by Cece Lawless and Niall Creane.

Yeah, we might have missed last week, but we were a bit busy putting on a festival, alright. Here's the best new singles of the past fortnight.

You know the deal, here's the best singles of the week.

Much akin to masculinity as a concept, the debut record from Man Band is a hefty and intangible thing. Alongside the band breaking down the album track by track, we’re honoured to premiere it.

The world's teetering on the edge of total collapse, but at least we've still got tunes. Here's out favourite 13 tracks from last week.

Better late than never. Here's the best singles of last week.

The clocks have gone forward and Spring is finally here. Here's some new miserable music for you to get you in the mood.

Better late than never. Here's the best singles of last week.

What a week, eh? Fortunately there's been a slew of great new tunes out too - here's our picks for the tracks you need to hear this week.

It’s not quite post-metal, not quite prog and not quite djent, but such is the point; the new record from Monosphere strives to surpass rigid convention. Along side the band breaking down the album track by track, we’re honoured the premiere it.