Page 2DER Danny Romeril, 'View in from the kit, 2026, Oil on canvas, 105x130cm
Page 3Issue Sixty-Two marks the halfway point for 2026 and drops off the back of a heatwave. The sunshine has teased the festival season but it's in the sweaty, small-but growing- rooms that Bleech 9:3 have been causing chaos. As every show that's made public sells out, the band confess that in the background they've been the subject of a label bidding war. Now signed with Polydor and the debut EP under their belt, longtime favourites Bleech 9:3 are on the cover. We chat to them about the unexpected impact of a relentless tour schedule, trusting the gut when singing to a major record label, and staying true to the art in order to avoid being the 'next' anything. A band who have just been on the road with our cover stars are Limerick's THEATRE. The five-piece are preparing to release their long awaited debut EP and they took our call to discuss the impact of Irish and English folk, and the careful approach they've taken to be sure that they haven't given too much away in the formative stages of the band.