James Hickie

An essay distilled from an interview with Loathe vocalist Kadeem France on the Black Lives Matter movement and his experiences of being a black musician in the metal scene.

A review of New Found Glory's tenth album for the K! website.

An interview with Neck Deep drummer Dani Washington and his friend Alex Aiyeniwon on racism in the rock scene and beyond.

An essay resulting from an interview with Skindred frontman Benji Webbe on the death of George Floyd and his own experiences of racism.

An interview with Gary Lee Conner about the Screaming Trees' career and his thoughts on former bandmate Mark Lanegan's memoir.

A review of Crossfaith's new EP, Species, for the K! website, May 2020.

A re-appraisal of Incubus’ eight albums for the K! website. Done in conjunction with the release of the band's latest EP, Trust Fall (Side B). From May 2020.

5K review of Boston Manor's third full-length album for the K! website, May 2020.

A track-by-track interview with Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds, accompanying the release of new album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible.

An interview with David Vincent on his timely new book, A History of Solitude, which examines the various reasons people have chosen to be alone since the 18th century.

K! cover feature with PVRIS singer Lynn Gunn, the truth behind her central role in the band, and the creation of new album Use Me.

Cover feature including interviews with all five members of Neck Deep, conducted at Monnow Valley Studio and London.

Career spanning K! Interview with Danny Worsnop on his work with Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot and his solo endeavours.

An appraisal of why Bring Me The Horizon's amo was one of the best albums of 2019 for the K! website. Originally featured in the print edition of the magazine.

A video/article in which Age UK meets Dave and Louie, a couple of the dogs helping modernise dementia support in the Manchester area.