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
Bayside, Senses Fail, Hawthorne Heights Tour Canceled
They're trying to reschedule for next year.
The Used Release New Song With Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus: Listen
Check out "The Lighthouse" here.
An Unreleased Blink-182 and Miley Cyrus Song Just Leaked: Listen
Who saw this coming?!
State Champs Guitarist Tony Diaz Leaves The Band
They're carrying on as a four-piece.
My Chemical Romance’s Frank Iero Teaches His Daughter How to Play “The Black Parade” on Bass: Watch
And the prize for most emo dad goes to...
Gerard Way Has Registered Some Unreleased My Chemical Romance Songs Online
The Black Parade marches on?
Everyone Missed This Late Night Show’s My Chemical Romance Reference
The emo legends got a mention on Netflix's 'Patriot Act'.
Early Fall Out Boy Demos Leak Online: Listen
This is hella mega stuff.
Tom DeLonge Teasing Box Car Racer Reunion?
All systems go?