London post-punk duo JOHN channel their explorative side on their highly anticipated fourth album with a balance of plucky punk attitude and inventive songwriting.

Hexvessel shine on their haunting and genre defying sixth album Polar Veil with chilling ambience backing their dark, explorative black metal sound.

Chicago cybergrind band Blind Equation explore the depths of their Castlevania meets Cannibal Corpse sound on their sophomore album Death Awaits.

Cardiff based post-rock quintet False Hope For The Savage make a strong impression on their debut album with an elegant mix of swirling ambience and grounded, melodic songwriting.

Destined for the top of many album of the year lists, Californian post-hardcore quartet Hail the Sun deliver their most refined and confident album yet.

Off kilter rock sextet Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam return with a dynamic and intriguing seventh album that blends nostalgic college rock, indie and psychedelia.

One of the most hotly tipped new punk bands out there make an impressive yet confusing impact with their frantic debut.

LA based hardcore band Militarie Gun find the perfect balance between aggression and exploration on their emotionally charged, melodic and ferocious debut.

Bristol folk-punk/indie trio Toodles And The Hectic Pity find the perfect balance between upbeat anthems and melancholic introspection on their intimate debut album.

Combining thunderous riffs and intricate atmospheres with catchy choruses and three part vocal harmonies, Bristol based trio Blank Atlas are ready to be your new favourite band.

Taking inspiration from progressive metal, classic rock and alt-rock, Godsticks show off their impressive chops on their sixth studio album but, due to some odd choices and flat production, it doesn’t quite stick.

Get ready for Lambrini Girls to become your new favourite punk band. With their playful but politically provocative lyrics and ferocious sound, the Brighton trio deliver a stellar debut EP worthy of their immeasurable hype.