We arrived in Oxford at approximately 5pm and got out wristbands for this mini festival around various venues in Oxford. The music started at about 16:30 and various bands were playing throughout the evening and into the night at venues such as Cowley Road Methodist Church, The Bullingdon and the O2 Academy. Seeing as we…
She opened with the title of the tour ‘Lonely Hearts Club’. The stage was set up in the theme of Electra Heart‘s bedroom/dressing room fit with a clothes stand, TV and pink furry rug, very much like a set for a musical. Marina strutted onstage in extraordinarily high platforms. I was impressed she could even…
The sentence ‘Hot Chip are one of the best bands making music in 2012’ is a fact. Let me explain; they have a mercury-nomination under their belt, a truly unique sound, a funny little lead singer, a fantastic but overlooked latest album, and a self-depreciative, cynical edge which means that they are relatable in their…
It’s been an exciting year for Bastille. This year has seen them perform at numerous festivals as well as their triangles tour, both of which have always attracted huge crowds, much to Bastille’s surprise. Thursday 18 October saw Bastille take to the stage in Brighton’s Komedia as part of their headline Flaws tour. This was…
Monday saw the first Frequency of the year, and there seemed no better way to start off than to have a mixture of acoustic and rock, which is exactly what was supplied. With Jack Winter and Daniel Tovey playing their own solo acoustic sets, it set the stage to bring on the headliner of the event,…
Sunday night saw grungy Manchester quartet Nine Black Alps take to the stage at Joiners, promoting their new album Sirens. This was my first time to Joiners although I’d heard about it’s great reputation as a key venue in the South. We were slightly dismayed to find that we’d be wandering around St Marys after…
The indie-band played to an over-excited audience who were treated to a brilliant production, yet the focus on new material meant a lot was left to be desired.
You probably haven’t heard of Redfest but you definitely should have! Returning for its 6th year, Redfest is one of the smallest festivals around and we were lucky enough to be invited along to review this 3 night event in Redhill, Surrey. With main stage highlights such as Modestep, Young Guns, Kids in Glass Houses,…
On a stormy evening in Bournemouth a queue is swelling outside The Old Fire Station, as excited fans of all ages wait for the Sound of 2012 nominee, and Mercury Music Prize shortlisted artist Lianne La Havas. Support comes from Bristol singer-songwriter George Ezra whose bluesy voice captivates the audience in the intimate venue. Switching…
On October 21st, outspoken indie-rockers The Enemy will be coming to Southampton Guildhall touring with their new album Streets in the Sky, and we’re giving away two free tickets! To enter, all you have to do is email your answer to the following question to [email protected] What is the name of The Enemy’s lead singer?…
After their successful triangle tour Bastille have released a string of tour dates as part of their ‘Flaws’ tour. Thursday 18 October will see them play at Brighton’s Komedia. This gig pre-empts the release of their new EP ‘Flaws’, which is due for release 22/10/2012. Bastille have managed to cultivate quite a following in the…
Mosca at Roxx was the first night I had been genuinely excited about since moving to Southampton 3 weeks ago. Freshers was cool, but there’s only so much JLS one can take before becoming irrationally angry. I knew things were going to be different this particular Friday though; we prelashed to Craig David, nothing could…
Catch a Fire began with a mellow opening of Concrete Jungle, to an audience seated around tables, which included a mix of music students and older couples; including some donning Jamaican flags in support of its celebration to 50 years of Jamaican Independence this year. Brinsley Forde led the show with ease, a highly talented…
For those of you that read my preview to this gig will know how excited I was preceding the event. The day finally arrived and after an interview with Derek and Alex from the band I went into the venue for the music. Mayday Parade had a whopping 3 support bands so the night started…