Having impressed while sitting third on the bill for GLUM a few months back, tonight was the turn for another of Brighton’s hottest bands, Ragweed, to step forward and take the lead role in a show of their own. The launch party for their new EP Breathing Holes took place…
Live Reviews
Bad Pond Festival 2018 – The Arch, Brighton
Small Pond Records have always done things their way; supporting bands that they genuinely want to succeed. Thus, their very own festival, Bad Pond Festival, now bigger and better than ever, was a showcase of the alternative side of the music industry and a perfect encapsulation of the Small Pond…
Isaac Gracie – The Haunt, Brighton – 25th April 2018
Following the release of his debut album, Isaac Gracie is commencing on his biggest tour to date. It’s clear that this 23-year-old has an unbelievably bright future ahead of him and tonight, as he plays to a sold out The Haunt, he has proven that he is truly one…
Ought – The Garage, London – 24th April 2018
Tim Darcy is something else when he comes out on stage at The Garage in London. There are certain frontmen that stand out and their music is simply an extension of them. Tim Darcy is one of those. A character and an intriguing man, someone who you wonder what they’re…
Joan As Police Woman – The Old Market, Hove – 23rd April 2018
Sometimes when an artist says that this is their favourite gig, you know that they have probably said it five times on the tour already. However, when Joan Wasser quietly exclaims that this is her favourite ever, it rings true. Backed by virtuoso performances from her band, tonight’s…
Brightonsfinest Alternative Escape Showcase
Brightonsfinest are once again taking over the breathtakingly beautiful St Mary’s Church on Saturday 19th May, during The Great Escape Festival, for another great day of music. After the success of last year’s Alternative Escape showcase, we are excited to bring you the full line-up that boasts to be our…
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Brighton Centre – 22nd April 2018
Always the more reserved of the two brothers, Noel Gallagher was also the brains behind one of the world’s biggest ever bands. It’s no surprise then that his solo output has received more critical acclaim than his sibling’s, with his last offering representing the album you feel he’s always wanted…
Queen Zee – The Prince Albert, Brighton – 22nd April 2018
The Prince Albert is a wonderful venue because it looks like it hasn’t changed in years. It has all the hallmarks of those dingy and dirty punk clubs that you see in the films. Like Brighton’s equivalent to CBGB’s, it represented the perfect venue to see rising Liverpudlian punks…
SPECTRUM: All Day Special – Brighton Dome – 21st April 2018
Spectrum, a project of the Brighton Dome to support local music, has run a concert on Record Store Day for a few years in the Studio Theatre but, as that is being redeveloped at the moment, they decided to host the event in the main concert hall this year. It…
Hinds – Concorde 2, Brighton – 20th April 2018
There’s much to be admired about Madrid indie band Hinds. With two albums under their belt, a strong UK following whilst somehow mirroring the same following in the United States, they seem to be unstoppable. A band so charismatic and enigmatic you want them to be your friends, being part…