I have not listened a great deal to This is the Kit’s music but what I have heard particularly from the Bashed Out album I have liked very much and was consequently drawn to seeing Kate Stable live with her band plus special guests Cristobal & the Sea who I…
Having previously shared a stage with Mac Demarco when he was in Makeout Videotape, Alex Calder is subject to endless comparisons with his former band mate. What he does share with him is an interest in classic song writing, even if it is filtered through his own weird sensibilities. His…
Molotov Jukebox isn’t just a fun band name. It’s also a fitting description of this band’s live show. Although it doesn’t come across so clearly in their studio recordings, their diverse influences, rare instrument combinations and bizarre band persona have a distinctly explosive effect on a live audience.
It is always a special occasion when two of Brighton’s finest up and coming acts come together to play an almighty show. In this case we had Black Honey and The Wytches taking over The Haunt. Black Honey have long been on our radar after their excellent debut single ‘Madonna’,…
There is sometimes disappointment when you see a band from your youth (in this case nearly 50 years ago), especially to see that they consist of one obscure member from the old days and session musicians. However, this is not the case with The Zombies – they are a…
One of the most eagerly awaited gigs of recent times, here in Brighton, and attracting some bona fide local celebs, the timing of this show could hardly have been more perfect for fans and newcomers alike. Just a few days prior he had been chosen as winner of the prestigious…
Saturday The day started strong with Brighton’s Mindofalion. The early start didn’t affect the live show one bit as brothers Archie and Jack Brewis-Laweson on guitar/vocals and drums, and friend Sam Evans on bass produced a gripping set. Their alternative rock had the audience captivated by their raw thumping beat.
The Fiction Aisle have become one of my favourite acts of 2015. When hearing ‘Blue’ on BBC 6 Music off the same named EP, I instantly became obsessed with this jazz tinged orchestrated lounge music and went on the hunt to find out more of their exquisite unique sound. Thankfully,…
If you have not already acquainted yourself with Hiatus Kaiyote then now is the time, and to be fair, it won’t take you long as the Melbourne future-soul quartet have only got two albums to their name so far (2012’s Tawk Tomahawk and 2015’s Choose Your Weapon). However, their sound…
Outside The Grey’s tonight it looks like any normal evening down the pub, but inside one of the most underrated British songwriters of a generation is performing to a hand full of people. Its an astoundingly intimate show, so much so that a few members of the audience treat it…