Birdskulls have created quite a name for themselves in Brighton. I was recently invited to the launch show of their debut album not knowing a huge amount about this Brighton rock three piece. However, Jack (guitar and vocals), Rory (bassist) and Sam (drum) played a phenomenal show which is without…
Octopuses are one of Brighton's favourite bands, their jaunty indie pop has been filling venues for the last few years and they are, after a slight false start (read our review of the album preview show), releasing their positive début album Yes Please on November 20th. I caught…
Brighton produces all sorts of music and Birkwin & Vienna put another fine and important feather to an already impressive bow. They bring together alternative electronic ideas with beautiful organic instruments, forming a mellow hip hop pop sound that is unbelievably chilling. Birkwin makes the beats and Vienna layers her…
Introducing Penelope Isles. Having only been in Brighton for little over three months, the four piece have quickly made Brighton their new home, releasing a gem of a debut album, Comfortably Swell. Jack and Lily Wolter, Jack Sowton and Beck Redford bring together a complete lo-fi sound which holds the…
Formerly of obscure alt-indie band Creaky Boards (whose main claim to fame was having a brief run-in with Coldplay over the latter's alleged plagiarism in their hit song Viva la Vida), Darwin Deez (real name Darwin Smith) has been building up a cult following for his breezy and melodic…
We have kept a firm eye on the talent that is Dog In The Snow for some time. Having seen and been impressed by the Brighton based duo when they have played live, BrightonsFinest has been eagerly anticipating their first release, Uncanny Valley EP, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Comprised…
London based producer Oli Bayston has already had a fruitful career in music – being the front-man for Manchester band Keith who were joint winners of the Road To V competition with Bombay Bicycle Club in 2006, as well as being part of a string of brilliant releases from the…
Wow is an understatement! A Concorde 2 crowd could not believe the emphatic way Tiggs Da Author introduced himself to Brighton with a set that warranted a headline stadium slot. Addictive beats mixed an East London sound and old skool R&B creating a high energy show which had…
The Big Moon are a band that really excite BrightonsFinest and they should excite you too. The four piece made up of Jules, Cellia, Fern and Soph (from Our Girl), create enticing energetic rock that will captivate any audience. With only three songs available for us to hear at the…
Before being a full-time musician, Huw Evans was radio presenter with Huw Stephens on SC4 and then had his own stint as a radio host for BBC Radio Cyrmu. After a string of brilliant odd pop releases, Huw moved to Los Angeles with his partner Cate Le Bon who also…