Jake is a freelance music writer based near Manchester in the UK. He started out as an intern at Kerrang! and has since become a regular contributor to Kerrang! and Loudwire, with his writing also appearing in the likes of Alternative Press, Upset, Dork and Note to Scene. He was first introduced to rock as a child by way of the Darkness’ celebrated debut LP 'Permission to Land', and has since become a lover of all things emo and (pop) punk, counting My Chemical Romance, Creeper, Slowly Slowly, Holding Absence and the Ramones among his favorite bands. Away from music he likes 'Star Wars', 'Pokémon' and soccer, and regularly attends fixtures of his beloved Blackpool FC. Twitter: @JakeRichardso17
Jake Richardson
A New ‘American Pie’ Movie Is Coming — Watch Trailer
"We'll just tell your mother that we ate it all..."
Periphery Members Form Pop-Punk Band — Listen
Who saw this coming?!
Mayday Parade, The Maine, We the Kings and More Members Release Random Beatles Cover: Listen
This came out of nowhere...
The Fall of Troy Return With New Song “We Are the Future”: Listen
It looks like there's a new album, too!
Funeral For a Friend Announce Reunion Shows
Details here.
15 Scene Bands Working on New Albums in Quarantine
From Bring Me to BFMV...
12 Scene Albums That Should Have Been Massive
These albums deserved better.