I have to say, Portsmouth really is a lovely town, I was pleasantly surprised at how picturesque it looked, basking in the evening sun. This scene appeared particularly appropriate for seeing a band like Peace play live: soothing, occasionally feeling some intense heat on the back of your neck, but for the most part genuinely…
Last night saw Alt-J’s much awaited debut in Southampton, where Thom from the band performed a DJ Set at RoXX. Thom plays drums for Alt-J and DJ’s as a solo act; one of his biggest credentials is being booked to play a DJ set at Reading and Leeds festivals last year. Supported by DJ Little…
Daughter were supported by Bear’s Den. I had only previously heard one of their songs so didn’t have any preconceptions in my mind as to what their set would be like. They played an enjoyable set that perfectly set the tone of the evening. I definitely recommend giving these guys a listen as they have…
The Barnardo’s Society will take over Live Music Monday in The Bridge next week to showcase a selection of Southampton’s musical talent.
I have to confess, I haven’t been to many small scale gigs yet, so experiencing the intimate and casual atmosphere of Southampton’s The Cellar was something fairly new to me. Morain were one among several bands playing there that night, so there was a broad range of live acts to compare them too. In light…
On Friday, the much-hyped Alt-J make their Southampton debut with a DJ set at RoXX. The electronic-folk-trip-hop quartet were the indie darlings of 2012, having been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album An Awesome Wave. Alt-J compliment moody guitars with intimate lyrics, backed by synth samples and pacy percussion. Their unusual…
King Charles is notorious for being an eccentric performer. Having seen him at Reading festival last year, I was intrigued to see what he would bring to a headline show, and he did not disappoint! The thing I noticed first was the age of fans at the show. At the O2 Academy Oxford it’s not…
Following the release of their debut album ‘If You Leave’ Daughter are embarking on their European Tour. They will be playing at The Old Fire Station in Bournemouth on Wednesday 24th April supported by the talented Bear’s Den. Elena, Igor and Remi are not names you would necessarily be familiar with, but added together they…
Indie rock Band Morain have been making waves in the undercurrent of the music scene since 2010, when they were signed by Bright Black Records in the summer. Since then, the band have gone from playing venues in their local city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, to embarking on tour to support fellow musicians Canterbury across…
Grace Shutti reviews James Blake’s gig in Heaven, a day after the release of his second album, Overgrown.
The lights dimmed through the thin gauze covering the main stage at the O2 Arena and a chant of “Mon the Biff!” rumbled up from the crowd. The faint echoing undercurrent of ‘Different People’ began, and soon enough frontman Simon Neil emerged from back stage to stand alone before the microphone, guitar in hand, to…
Bronwyn Scotland went along to see ‘golden’ oldies The Stranglers at Salisbury Guildhall back in March and here’s what she thought.
The mainstream scene is yet to encounter the man himself, but self-acclaimed nomad Stu Larsen is a definite hidden gem. March 8th brought the musician’s fourth visit to The Brook, this time unaccompanied by the familiar face of Mike Rosenberg, aka the Passenger. Stu Larsen is a very humble and genuine individual with an equally…
To Kill A King are currently finishing off their run of shows on the Bastille Bad Blood Tour. I was lucky enough to go along to the Bristol show to see To Kill A King in the support slot. I have seen To Kill A King before in many settings, first at Bestival 2012, one…