James Wilson-Taylor

Edinburgh

Creative Director at Rock Sound

Creative Director @rocksound. Bylines at The Guardian, Kerrang, AltPress, Guitar, Global, Lad Bible, Ministry Of Sound.

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Articles

Get Your Michael Clifford Special Edition Magazine

1 week ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Michael Clifford dives deep into the making of his upcoming debut solo album ‘SIDEQUEST’ inside this new special edition of Rock Sound. With an all-new interview and exclusive photos across 36 pages, the 5 Seconds Of Summer member tells us why now felt like the right moment to explore a new musical side of himself. Plus, you can get your magazine alongside a deluxe A4 photo print and a world exclusive t-shirt design. Delivered worldwide, preorder yours now at SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV
Sleep Token Score First Top 10 Hit With 'Caramel'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Sleep Token have achieved their first ever Top 10 single with latest offering ‘Caramel’. Official Charts Company reports that the track has landed at No.10 in the UK’s Official Top 40 Singles Chart. Previous single ‘Emergence’ became their first ever song to hit the chart when it was released last month, reaching No.17. Both singles are taken from the upcoming new album ‘Even In Arcadia’ which is set for release on May 09.
My Chemical Romance To Release 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge' Deluxe Edition

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

My Chemical Romance are re-releasing their classic 2004 album ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’. The deluxe edition is officially released on June 06 via Reprise Records with all songs newly mixed by Rich Costey. Plus, it comes with four bonus live tracks – ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’, ‘Helena’, ‘The Ghost Of You’ and ‘You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison’ – originally recorded in 2005 for BBC Radio 1’s The Lock Up Show.
GHOST Release New Single 'Lachryma'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Ghost have given fans another preview of their upcoming new album ‘SKELETÁ’ in the shape of latest single ‘Lachryma’. The song arrives alongside another appropriately dramatic music video, showcasing frontman Tobias Forge’s latest identity of Papa V Perpetua. Watch it below:‘SKELETÁ’ will be released on April 25 and you can pick up your copy on an exclusive purple cassette, limited to just 500 copies, only at SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV.
Mouth Culture Release New Single 'Ratbag'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Rising UK stars Mouth Culture have released their new single ‘Ratbag’, co-produced by Max Helyer from You Me At Six. On the inspiration behind the song, the band say “Dripping in swagger, grit, and unapologetic attitude, this song is the soundtrack to male recklessness — an anthem for those left in its wake. Fast talk, quick exits, and a trail of burned bridges define the ones who run, dodge, and never face up — but the walls are closing in.
Acres Drop New Track 'Built To Bleed'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

UK metal act Acres have delivered the latest cut from their upcoming new album ‘The Host’. Describing new single ‘Built To Bleed’, bassist Jack Rogers says “I wrote ‘Built to Bleed’ lyrically about how I realised I have been valuing myself for pretty much my entire life. I’ve never been one to feel positive about myself or celebrate ‘achievements’ or be happy with the way I look, etc. Starting therapy made me realize how I’d manage to normalize those feelings and believe them whole heartedly.
Calum Hood Announces Debut Solo Album 'ORDER chaos ORDER'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

5 Seconds Of Summer's Calum Hood has unveiled the details of his debut solo album ‘ORDER chaos ORDER’, set for release on June 13. It features the new single ‘Don’t Forget You Love Me’ which is available now. On writing the record, Hood says “This album was made in a tumble dryer of knowing and not knowing. I started out with a vision – order – but quickly became overwhelmed by the process – chaos.
Twenty One Pilots Release Demo Version Of 'Doubt'

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Twenty One Pilots have released the original demo version of ‘Doubt’, taken from their iconic 2015 album ‘Blurryface’. After the song went viral on TikTok, used in over 200,000 social media posts to date, Tyler Joseph announced at their show in Łódź, Poland (April 09) that the demo would now be released officially online and that they would now be adding the track into their setlist.
Blink-182's Travis Barker Selling 'One More Time' Drum Kit Online

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Blink-182′s Travis Barker has reopened his official Reverb store, selling some incredible pieces of equipment from throughout his career. Among the new items up for sale is a DW drum kit played by Barker throughout the band’s ‘One More Time’ tour last summer, an Orange County drum and percussion kit used throughout the ‘Neighborhoods’ era and a kit he played during his time in The Transplants, with Barker commenting “It has grip tape on the bass drum.
Get Your Neck Deep Magazine & T-Shirt Pack

2 weeks ago | rocksound.tv | James Wilson-Taylor

Neck Deep are the next cover stars of our 2025 Slam Dunk Festival mini magazine. Inside, you’ll find a new interview as the kings of UK pop punk look back on their long relationship with the festival and what to expect from their 2025 set. Plus, you can preorder your festival mini magazine right now alongside this world exclusive Neck Deep t-shirt design you won’t find anywhere else.