Author: Joe Hawkes


  • Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit

    From its explosive introduction to its Generation X-aping refrain of “Here we are now/Entertain us”, the stage is set for Seattle grunge trio Nirvana to have a huge hit this Christmas. Despite some hardcore fans of the band accusing Nirvana of selling out by releasing such a commercial tune, bookies now pitch ‘Smells Like Teen […]

  • Gorillaz – The Singles Collection 2001–2011

    A strong, diverse and enduring collection of singles

  • Gary Numan Chats New Album, Mighty Boosh and Chart Music

    Having just released the critically-acclaimed ‘Dead Son Rising’ and playing the Southampton Guildhall on December 9th, The Edge talks to 80s synth legend and prominent darkwave artist Gary Numan

  • The Dø – Both Ways Open Jaws

    The Franco-Finnish two-piece make one of the records of the year.

  • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

    It’s as if the rock and roll veneer has been peeled off and what’s left is a rather charming honesty

  • Frankie Cocozza Kicked Off The X Factor

    Mr. Popular is booted off the ITV1 show

  • Steven Malkmus and the Jicks – Senator

    The Peter Pan of alt. rock returns with ‘Senator’

  • Leon from SomaHigh on the Album and Local Gigs

    “We want pits kicking off at the uni on the 14th November, put that in big letters, mate!” – Leon Azor

  • Baddies – Build

    Baddies take on brainless pop-punk

  • Matt Cardle – Run for Your Life

    “An absolute belter” – Cardle and Barlow win over an indie kid

  • Rewind: A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory (1991)

    Endlessly energetic, pioneering, and intelligent

  • Jaguar Skills Cancelled… Again

    Again? Is it something we said?

  • The Stone Roses Reform

    Seminal band The Stone Roses have ended the speculation, confirming that 2012 will see their return

  • Jaguar Skills Re-Scheduled

    The ninja DJ won’t be playing Southampton University tonight