Author: Howell Davies


  • Palma Violets at University of Southampton (02/12/2013)

    Palma Violets put on a fun-filled, sweat-inducing performance alongside support acts Telegram and Childhood.

  • Sonisphere to return in 2014 with Iron Maiden and Metallica

    The Knebworth-based festival will return in 2014 following a two-year hiatus.

  • BBC Sound of 2014 longlist unveiled

    The Sound of 2014 poll aims to predict the rising stars who will be successful in the next 12 months.

  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor to tour UK in April 2014

    The Strictly star will tour the UK in April in support of new album Wanderlust.

  • One Direction fan argument reconstruction goes viral

    A video reconstructing an argument between two One Direction fans has amassed over 1.6 million views in a week.

  • Southampton’s Joiners for Independent Venue Week

    Joiners has been announced as one of 18 venues chosen to be involved in Independent Venue Week.

  • Chris Lilley bringing back Jonah Takalua for new series

    Chris Lilley will reprise the role of Jonah Takalua in a new series in 2014.

  • Holidays are coming: The best Christmas adverts

    We recount some of the most Christmassy adverts, including a few from 2013!

  • Preview: Palma Violets at University of Southampton (02/12/2013)

    Palma Violets will play at the university venue next week.

  • Saint Raymond announces UK tour

    Callum Burrows, also known as Saint Raymond, will embark on a UK tour in March 2014.

  • Lily Allen announces Glastonbury 2014 performance

    Lily Allen is the first act to be confirmed for the UK festival.

  • Annie Mac Presents at O2 Academy Bournemouth (15/11/2013)

    The Annie Mac Presents tour showcased some incredible house music and brilliant artists.

  • Marika Hackman – ‘Itchy Teeth’

    Marika Hackman’s ‘Itchy Teeth’ is a haunting lullaby which teases us for her forthcoming EP.

  • Metronomy announce European tour

    Electropop band Metronomy announce European tour in support of fourth album Love Letters