Author: Callum Joynes


  • Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs @ Mayflower Theatre, 12/12/23

    Editor-in-Chief Callum Joynes enjoyed a festive night out at the Mayflower’s 2023 pantomime.

  • Review: The Hara @ The Joiners, Southampton, 26/11/23: the alt-rock trio bring raucous but slightly contrived energy to the city

    Editor-in-Chief Callum Joynes went to check out the hype around alt rock three-piece The Hara.

  • Review: Punk Rock Factory @ The 1865, Southampton, 1/11/23: Can Disney covers rock? Absolutely!

    Editor Callum Joynes enjoyed a night of nostalgia-fulled covers from Welsh rockers Punk Rock Factory.

  • “It’s very orchestral, there’s no egos”: An interview with Fat Dog on touring, beer, and their 2024 debut album plans

    Editor-in-Chief Callum Joynes chats to Fat Dog in the middle of their debut headline tour.

  • Review: Fat Dog @ The Joiners, 19/10/23: the much-hyped band delivers an exciting set full of beats and theatrics

    Editor-in-Chief Callum Joynes enjoyed an ostentatious performance from rising alt band Fat Dog.

  • The Edge’s Favourite Queer Artists

    We cast a spotlight on some of our favourite LGBT artists!

  • Pokémon Snap: Can a game from 1999 alight my interest in photography?

    Editor Callum Joynes investigates how 1999’s ‘Pokémon Snap’ may have sparked an unexpected interest.

  • Preview: Victorious Festival 2023

    Taking place in Southsea Common, the fun-filled Victorious Festival returns to the area from August 25th to 27th. With the unique setting of being nestled right next to the Solent, it’s always a must-see event for music fans of any genre. Taking on the headline slot on the Friday night are English funk-pop legends Jamiroquai, who […]

  • The Struts – ‘Too Good At Raising Hell’ single review: another glam-rock stomper that is sure to get the party going

    Editor Callum Joynes has been rocking out to The Struts’ new single.

  • Review: The Rocky Horror Show @ Mayflower Theatre

    Records Editor Callum Joynes is impressed with ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at the Mayflower Theatre

  • ‘Top of the Pops’: Is there any point in still requesting its return?

    Callum Joynes examines the live music scene.

  • Preview: The Rocky Horror Show @ Mayflower Theatre

    Celebrating 50 years on stage, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is coming to Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre from March 20th until the 25th as part of its 2023 UK tour. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, this production marks the latest incarnation of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, which holds the record for the longest […]

  • Our Favourite Films from the 80’s

    Callum, Rosie, and Laura look at the best films of the 80s!

  • Review: Black Veil Brides @ O2 Guildhall Southampton

    Records Editor Callum Joynes is merely whelmed at Black Veil Brides’ long-awaited return to Southampton.