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.

Representing a thriving experimental scene, False Hope For The Savage bring together atmospheric ambience and explosive, cathartic riffs for a sound that’s equal parts ferocious and delicate.

With hard-hitting riffs and grandiose three part harmonies Bristol based trio Blank Atlas prove themselves as torchbearers for British alt-rock on their debut album.

Canadian hardcore heavyweights Fucked Up return to Cardiff with raucous punk energy and a socially conscious message bringing a pair of breakout supports with them.

Queer Brighton based duo ARXX deliver a standout mix of alt-rock, punk and pop with sparkling energy and crisp production.

Combining two genres that may seem at odds Dawn Ray’d manage to seamlessly blend black metal and anarchist folk to create a unique and timely piece of protest art.

Brighton rock duo SNAYX provide a stunning first EP full of experimentation and youthful energy.

East coast emo rockers Can’t Swim return with their fourth full length Thanks But No Thanks, a well produced masterclass in storytelling through song.

Against a brutal backdrop of genuine, sincere love for early hardcore and punk, supergroup Venomous Concept create a unique and heartfelt album to be remembered among their best.

On their debut album, experimental pop band Real Terms deliver a heartfelt and unique sound in an easily digestible and refreshingly down to earth package.

In a debut album that defies expectations with surprising depth and nuance, South Wales four piece XL LIFE combine hardcore energy with poetic lyricism and sonic experimentation to massive effect.