The Accidental EARMUSIC

Kittie’s leader on childhood bar gigs, female rage… and why beautiful bitches always know best

Guitarists Adrian and Richie prepare to take their side project on the road with shows in the UK.

On their latest studio album Reliance , Swedish quintet Soen have served up another dose of atmospheric, left-leaning prog metal. Prog catches up with drummer Martin Lopez and vocalist Joel Ekelöf to find out more, as the band show no signs of slowing down.

Since Sleep Theory went viral on TikTok in 2023, they’ve been growing and growing. And they won’t stop until they’re the biggest band in the world

He was drawn into rock by the greats, but rock’s not the only string on his guitar.