Sometimes I wonder whether my peers like The X Factor in the way that I do — namely, ironically. I watch it in the same way I imagine people might stand and gape at an horrific car crash. Unfortunately, it would seem they do not. People genuinely believe that these glorified, odd karaoke stars will…
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Niki & the Dove are a Swedish pop duo who have burst onto the European music scene in the last six months. Made up of singer Malin Dahlström and keyboardist Gustaf Karlöf, the duo appeared at many festivals this summer following the release of their singles ‘The Fox’ in May and ‘DJ Ease My Mind’…
The Edge interviews guitarist MC Lord Magrão and bassist Aristazabal Hawkes before Guillemots‘ show at Wedgewood Rooms, Porstmouth. First off – how are you guys? Are you excited for the new tour? Is there anywhere you’re looking forward to playing most? AH: We’re really good, and we’re really excited to be playing here. It’s the…
A look at whether The X Factor truly is the sinking ship it is currently being portrayed as.
A happy end to the saga?
Comedian Martin Chidgey is somewhat of a cult figure to a select few in Southampton, but he’s gathering a few followers elsewhere and may well spread across the country. To others, he may well be the worst comedian they will ever see. Martin’s rather unorthodox approach to stand-up involves him going on stage wearing dark glasses with…
Our film editor fights back against consistent incompetence
Psychedelic alternative rockers The Flaming Lips reveal that their 24-hour Halloween single will be placed inside human skulls – genius promotional ploy, or cheap sales hook?
A look back at this year’s Mercury Prize
A word with Charlotte from The Subways before they rocked Southampton
VVOLVES are a four-piece alternative/indie/industrial band from Cardiff who this week have released their second EP When I’m Down. A clear change in direction from their self-titled electropop EP released in January, When I’m Down, released on Peski Records, has more of a melancholic, alternative vibe with a stronger focus on lead singer Tom Winfield’s (a…
Kicked off by CKY, this year’s Download Festival was immediately off to a good start as rumours of an appearance by Bam Margera (whose brother Jess drums for the band) drew in a huge crowd for the opening set. Alas, no Bam, but CKY were able to rile up the mosh-happy Downloaders with ease. Puddle of…