Slaughter Beach, Dog returned to the UK for the first time since 2018 when they supported Tigers Jaw and Worriers. Since then the band have released their acclaimed 2019 album Safe and No Fear which saw them grow musically and adapt a more expansive sound. Up first was Dogeyed, a Bristol-based band on the Specialist […]
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SYS Exclusive: I Feel Fine go track by track on their debut EP
Brighton emo band I Feel Fine have released their first EP Long Distance Celebration today via Failure by Design. The EP is an extremely strong debut, filled to the brim with twinkly riffs and huge gang vocals. You can stream it and read a track by track about it by guitarist/vocalist Nathan Tompkins below. Long Distance Celebration by […]
Show Announcement: Camp Cope + Caves + Fresh in Nottingham!
This is mega exciting! On September 3rd us and our friends at Fan Club have got the amazing Camp Cope on their first ever UK tour, with support from Caves and Fresh at Rough Trade in Nottingham! The venue is accessible with a safer spaces policy in place. You can pick up your tickets here for […]
Exclusive: Stream Quesadilla’s (ex-Taco Hell) debut EP (Hopefully)
Quesadilla is the new project from Joe Booker, ex-vocalist for Nottingham emo bands Taco Hell & L’Escargot. Comprised of 3 full songs, an instrumental interlude and a surprise guest intro, the EP, (Hopefully), showcases Joe’s knack for poppy, emo jams with catchy hooks. You can stream the whole thing below and download it for free on the […]
Exclusive: Deadlines stream “Gulf” from upcoming debut album End of History
Cardiff’s Deadlines have announced their debut album End of History which will be released on May 11th via Circle House Records. You can exclusively stream the lead single, “Gulf”, below. The track sees Deadlines build on their gruff punk sound, sure to appeal to fans of bands such as Hot Water Music and Latterman. The cassette is […]
Upcoming SYS Zine Tackling Putting on Shows – Get Involved
Hi there. I’m writing a zine at the moment about putting shows on. The zine aims to provide a guide for putting on shows, laid out as a series of tips. It’ll have a bunch of stories and anecdotes, though, which hopefully won’t all come from me! If you’d like to contribute: People in bands […]
SYS Exclusive: Marona take on capitalism in “Red Tape”
Seeing Your Scene is premiering “Red Tape” by US ‘dorm-punks’ Marona today. The band hail from Pensacola, Florida, and are influenced by bands such as Kevin Devine, The Front Bottoms and Elliot Smith. “Red Tape” sees the band taking on Chipotle, the American fast-food chain. They explained: The single is called “Red Tape.” The song’s […]
Seeing Your Scene Fest #1 info – stage times, tickets, etc
Hey! Seeing Your Scene Fest #1 is Saturday the 19th of August at Rough Trade in Nottingham. Online tickets: First up – there are no physical tickets! Do not worry if you haven’t got a ticket! Your name will be on a list at the door. £7 tickets will be off sale on Friday 18th […]
Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival – Midlands (Birmingham, 27/05/17)
This was our first time attending Slam Dunk since it moved from Wolverhampton to Birmingham’s NEC. On the way in, logistically, it was striking how much added security was around in the wake of the Manchester attack. Understandable, but some things like a separate queue for those who already had their wristbands would have been […]
News: Doing Life Records launched, stream Ed Poole / Seven Years Behind split
A brand new Liverpool-based DIY record label, Doing Life Records, has been launched by Simon Christopher. Aiming to support artists from Liverpool, their first release is a split EP by Ed Poole and Seven Years Behind. Both artists cite Into It. Over It. as influences, amongst others, and the emo-twinged acoustic vibes are clear throughout […]