An unlikely trio from Long Beach California, Ugly Duckling found a niche in mocking mainstream gangster rappers with a brass backed, light-hearted style, using soul samples and scratching. Growing up in this area in the 90’s, they went to school with the likes of Warren G and Snoop Dogg, being…
I’ve never entered a room to a chorus of “doinks” and “boings” before, but that’s exactly what greeted me as I entered the Dome to hear Sherwood and Pinch, respected dub producers, who have been collaborating since 2011. It was a pleasant way to ease into the night –…
25 years gone and The Prodigy are still seen as one of the most legendary live electronic acts ever. I can credit The Prodigy for opening my eyes to the world of electronic music with my first ever listen to Fat Of The Land (1997), 11 years after its release.
For those of you who don't know St Ann's Well Gardens Spring Festival is held to raise money for the preservation and restoration of the park. There is a fabulous selection of food, activities for the children and of course there is the music. This is mainly arranged on the…
The Duke of Burgundy, a Peter Stickland film examining relationships, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. Alongside that, Cat’s Eyes accompanying soundtrack also drew five star reviews. So, an opportunity to see the score being played live alongside an airing of the film in the opulent surrounds of…
Upon arriving at Komedia I ask the barman if they expect it to be a busy evening. “They've sold about 200 of 250 tickets. We've put some chairs out to fill the space a bit." Reassuring. The stage is dimly lit with a fairy like ambience and an array…
There is little known about support Athousandfurs – apart from a few short teaser videos online that define their dark intense sound, and the fact that they were originally an alternative folk band called Saturday Sun (which seems to be long forgotten now). The three piece produce a dramatic alt…
Having played a phenomenal afternoon show at last year’s Brighton Festival, the organisers were quick to book them again but at a much bigger venue. Having only had two album releases, both Mercury Prize Nominated, GoGo Penguin have become one of the critics, musicians and music fans highest rated bands…
Jeff Hemmings Well, that was something else, wasn't it? As a colleague from local radio station Juice FM put it: 'That was the best three days! I didn't want it to stop!' I'll wager that a great many others, both industry people and punters, shared…
The Soweto Spiritual Singers are performing several times this month in the Spiegeltent as part of the Brighton Fringe. They are no strangers to touring, having travelled the world several times, neither are they strangers to performing on the big stage (they sang at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw…