The Southampton local played their final headline tour date to a sold out crowd in the Guildhall with brutal energy.
Two hours before I was due to see Jason Mraz at the O2 Arena it suddenly struck me that I was going alone to a gig that would be absolutely full of couples which, quite frankly, is my idea of torture. When I arrived my fears were confirmed when I ended up sat between two…
I had only been to Brixton Academy once before, but it was a pleasure to return there as I think it’s a beautiful old venue with a great sound and a clever sloping standing area that means you’re pretty much guaranteed a decent view wherever you are. The venue is only let down by it’s…
On another cold Friday evening, the opportunity to see four excellent local acts at The Talking Heads certainly lifted spirits somewhat. Upon our arrival we were greeted with a suitably festive stage decorated with an assortment of tinsel and a neat little token (a slip of paper) which entitled the holder to one free EP…
When I turned up at the O2 Arena on Friday night—I couldn’t quite believe the diversity of fans in the arena. From older couples right the way down to children, it seemed I had underestimated the appeal of Keane. But then, when looking at the crowd, I started to wonder whether it was possible for…
After the launch of his debut album Every Kingdom in September of last year, Ben Howard’s stunning voice has captured the nation. Howard has impressed thousands with the gorgeous, soulful tones of his music. In particular, his songs ‘The Wolves,’ ‘Old Pine’ and ‘Only Love’ appear the most popular favourites. Although his music is slightly…
Cosmo Jarvis was a bit of an unassuming character as he took to the stage at The Talking Heads on Tuesday night. Dressed in chinos and a plain jumper he looked more like a member of the audience than a musician and perhaps that’s why before he even started, he seemed relatable meaning the crowd…
“Big thanks to The Joiners for having us, Southampton, representing on a Sunday night” – Gentlemen’s Dub Club. So nobody cared that it was a Sunday, the Joiners saw a packed venue for the performance of Gentlemen’s Dub Club, alongside some fantastic support acts. As it was lead singer Jonny Scratchley’s birthday, he certainly put all…
It is a cold and rainy Tuesday afternoon when I make my way to Brighton to see O.W.L.S. in the charming Prince Albert pub. I have been wanting to see this band since they got together not long ago, as I knew half of their members from my ill-advised past as a someone who hangs…
Equivalent to an exciting toy shop nestled among boring banks and post offices, The Joiners is simply the most lovely little music venue located on an otherwise irksome street. Once described by The Arctic Monkeys as ‘a place where you have to play to get started’, headlining a gig here at only 19 years old…
Mumford and Son’s Portsmouth leg of their ‘Gentlemen of the Road’ tour can be summarised by the atmosphere in the venue just before they came on. The Guildhall was buzzing with excited fans from literally every age group; and they were all there to see some farmers pluck a banjo and yell about ‘holding on’.…
After walking off 4 songs in to their Manchester set and then cancelling their second date, The Killers stint at The O2 Arena looked dubious midweek when frontman Brandon Flowers lost his voice. It perhaps came as a surprise to everyone (myself included) when on Friday morning it was confirmed that their two day residency…
Megan Downing heads down to Portsmouth to witness rock-veterans Billy Talent perform a huge 17 track set list.
The last time LA hardcore punk mob The Bronx played this intimate venue on London’s outskirts the city was in chaos. It was the worst night in London of the infamous country-wide violence that occurred over those few days in August last year, and front man Matt Caughthran’s cries of “they riot in the streets…