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

Balu Brigada Announce Debut Album 'Portal'

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

Balu Brigada have unveiled the details of their debut album ‘Portal’. Set for release on August 29, it includes the new single, the dancey, disco-beat ‘Backseat’ which you can check out via the visualiser below:Preorder the album right here. The band have also just announced a full US headline tour kicking off in Mexico City this October. Tickets go on sale June 06.
BABYMETAL Release 'Song 3', Confirm New Album Release Date

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

BABYMETAL have released new single ‘Song 3’ and confirmed the new release date for upcoming album ‘METAL FORTH’. The record will now arrive on August 08 and features collaborations with Poppy, Electric Callboy, Bloodywood, Polyphia, Spiritbox, Tom Morello and Slaughter To Prevail who appear on ‘Song 3’. Check it out via the music video below:BABYMETAL will play their biggest ever UK headline show at London’s The O2 Arena on May 30 with support from Poppy and Bambie Thug.
Rise Against Announce New Album 'Ricochet'

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

Rise Against have revealed the details of their upcoming new album ‘Ricochet’. Set for release on August 15 via Loma Vista Recordings, it includes previous singles ‘Nod’ and ‘Prizefighter’ as well as new single ‘I Want It All’ which you can check out via the video below:On writing the new song, frontman Tim McIlrath says “The algorithm wants our attention so it is designed to make us laugh or cry, but mostly, it wants us to be angry, because that is how it spreads the furthest.
Slam Dunk Festival 2025: Backstage Interviews

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

We chatted with some of the biggest names on the lineup in Hatfield and Leeds at Slam Dunk Festival 2025. Watch all of our videos delivered direct from the festival site below:A DAY TO REMEMBERELECTRIC CALLBOYNECK DEEPTHE USEDALKALINE TRIONEW FOUND GLORYAS IT ISNOAHFINNCE
Hot Milk Announce 2025 UK Tour

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

Hot Milk have revealed the details of their upcoming UK tour this Autumn. The band will play four dates this November with support from Cassyette and Silly Goose. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 30 at 10am.
Neck Deep Announce 'Life's Not Out To Get You' 10 Year Anniversary Tour

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

Neck Deep will celebrate 10 years of the album ‘Life’s Not Out To Get You’ on a special UK tour later this year. The band will hit the road for five dates this December with support coming from Boston Manor. Tickets go on sale this Friday (May 30) at 10am.
Twenty One Pilots Win Two American Music Awards

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

Twenty One Pilots were among the big winners at the 2025 American Music Awards. The ceremony took place in Las Vegas last night (May 26), with Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun being named Favorite Rock Artist and winning Favorite Rock Album for 2024 release ‘Clancy’. Favorite Soundtrack also went to season 2 of ‘Arcane League Of Legends’ which included the group’s track ‘The Line’. Meanwhile, Linkin Park took home the Favorite Rock Song award for comeback single ‘The Emptiness Machine’.
"He Would Be My Sounding Board For That Kind Of Energy"

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

Michael Clifford has released a new collaboration with Waterparks' frontman Awsten Knight, ‘Give Me A Break!’. Taken from the 5 Seconds Of Summer member’s upcoming debut solo album ‘Sidequest’, Clifford told us about how this track came together in his recent Rock Sound cover feature. He said “We’ve known each other for years. The way it came out, it was so serendipitous. Awsten became the person I would go and whinge about the internet to.
"It Means That Much More To Us The Longer We Do This..."

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

Twenty One Pilots have spoken about the newly released tribute album ‘Blurryface Reborn’ and inspiring other artists in their latest interview with Rock Sound. We sat down with Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun to reflect on their career and legacy as their landmark LP ‘Blurryface’ turned 10 years old and discussed the special tribute which features artists influenced by the band including NOAHFINNCE, Arrows In Action, YONAKA, James Marriott and Bears In Trees.
PRESIDENT Is On The Cover Of Rock Sound

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

PRESIDENT is on the cover of Rock Sound. A few ominous chords. A twisted crucifix bathed in neon light. A formally dressed masked figure standing solitary in near darkness. Those few sparse images were all it took to send the internet into a frenzy. Ahead of the mysterious performer’s inaugural rally at Download Festival, PRESIDENT speaks for the first time about the project, its deeply personal themes and their plans for the first term in office.