Author: Kye Preston


  • Dylan John Thomas at the 1865!

    Deputy Editor Kye reviews the latest gig of Dylan John Thomas ahead of his UK tour.

  • ‘A truly captivating performance by The Modfather’ – Paul Weller live at Portsmouth Guildhall

    Kye Preston reviews a gig by a music legend.

  • Disney’s Aladdin at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton!

    Kye Preston was immersed in the magic of theatre when he went to see Disney’s Aladdin at The Mayflower in Southampton.

  • We Out Here Festival 2024- A testament to the human condition

    Kye Preston takes us through We Out Here Festival 2024!

  • Review: Millie Manders and the Shut Up- Wake Up, Shut Up, Work

    Kye Preston finds the face-hitting album of 2024 so far!

  • Take these words and go forwards: Loyle Carner in Southampton!

    Camera at the ready, Kye Preston takes us through Loyle Carner’s latest gig.

  • Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets: a testament to Pink Floyd’s formative years!

    Nick Mason, the drummer of Pink Floyd and the only member to have appeared on every studio album release, is currently on tour with his newest project- the Saucerful Of Secrets. Completed by Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Lee Harris (The Blockheads), Guy Pratt (Michael Jackson, The Smiths, Roxy Music) and Keyboardist Dom Beken, the Saucerful […]

  • Nutty as ever, Ska icons Madness rock Guildhall Square!

    Deputy Editor Kye, reviews Madness at Southampton’s Guildhall Square.

  • Fontaines D.C. – ‘Starburster’ single review: the sound of a band with no fear

    Kye Preston checks out Fontaines D.C.’s comeback single.

  • Midge Ure on Legacy, Live Aid, and his upcoming ‘Catalogue’ tour: ‘The idea that there could be an [AI] Ultravox in 40/50 years from now is terrifying’

    Kye Preston chats to music icon Midge Ure ahead of his upcoming ‘Catalogue’ tour.

  • ‘Fearless, hopeful, surrendered’: In conversation with Benjamin Francis Leftwich

    A week after the release of his newest project Some Things Break, and with tour looming, I caught up with Benjamin Francis Leftwich to talk all things music.  Benjamin picks up the phone at the end of a morning walk, on his way back from grabbing a coffee. He scrambles to disarm his Alexa before […]

  • Peace on their long-awaited comeback: “We kept on referring to it as our second debut album”

    Back in spring, Peace announced their newest album Utopia, available via a protected website only. Just three weeks before they embark on their first nationwide tour in 5 years, I caught up with brothers Sam and Harry Koisser, the duo behind Peace, to chat all things Utopia. So you are back here for a show […]