“We were always a stadium band, even when we were playing nightclubs”. So said Noel Gallagher recently, recalling life on the relentless touring circuit in the early days of Oasis. Special bands have that little something extra about them, the cockiness and bravado that comes from not caring whether…
We’ve been waiting for Ibibio Sound Machine to return to Brighton since we saw them at The Great Escape earlier this year. They finally obliged, showcasing the worldwide musical fusions at The Haunt of both their albums with an irresistible flair.
You can tell a lot about the talent and relatability of a band by their fans. Pale Waves’ fans are a very passionate and loyal bunch, which was especially shown by the mass queues down Gardner Street before the doors opened. Thankfully, Pale Waves are every bit worthy of…
The much acclaimed Hopscotch tour came to Patterns with Radio X DJ Jack Saunders compiling one of the best line-ups of the year. This saw Stereo Honey, Anteros and Yonaka playing together for free in a night that exhibited just how fresh and diverse the up-and-coming music scene is…
Aptly for someone with so much soul, baring it comes naturally to Michael Kiwanuka. As he introduced a new song during a sensational show at Brighton Dome, he opened up about the moment where he came dangerously close to quitting music altogether due to external pressures placed on…
HAKE are a rising, fresh faced, Brighton name who bring to light some kaleidoscopic psychedelic vibes and maintain a distinct level of retro edge to their sound. Tonight, when the band headline Green Door Store, they put on not only a packed show, but have introduced this room…
I first discovered Sløtface at The Great Escape Festival earlier this year and was blown away by them there, though unfortunately, I did not catch their whole set as I had to move on to another gig. Since then they have released their first album Try Not To…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor like to enhance their sound with a sense of theatrics and this was conveyed in their show on Monday night. Their music relies heavily on drone sounds and is clearly written with some orchestral influence. Their use of two drummers/percussionists creates unusual sounds that are…
Already the victims of a legal battle with McDonalds, HMLTD (formerly Happy Meal Ltd.) are undoubtedly the UK’s biggest buzz band and the most thrilling group in the country. With a taste for the avant-garde, they have been hailed as rock’s saviours with their pair of Great Escape shows…
Francobollo, the Italian word for postage stamp, maybe it’s not quite as rock ‘n’ roll as Guns ’n’ Roses or The Clash, but it is the name of one of the freshest rising bands on the planet at the moment. Tonight, this Swedish four-piece brought their otherworldly sound…