‘Do you hear that thunder? That's the sound of strength in numbers.’ IDLES: Ultra Mono
IDLES: Ultra Mono, an album that 2020 desperately needed. The album’s restless energy and upbeat anger reflects the chaos and…
Michael Kiwanuka Wins 2020 Mercury Prize
Words by Percy Walker-Smith Released in November of last year, Michael Kiwanuka’s third album, Kiwanuka, soared to number two in…
Sussex Musical Theatre Society (SMuTs)
Words By Harrison Fitzgerald At Sussex, as I am sure you are by now aware, there are literally hundreds of…
Exploring Black is King; Beyonce’s ‘passion project’
Words by Ellie Harbinson You know that feeling when you watch something and are left with a burning sensation to…
“If they go, they will never come back.” Brighton’s music scene post-lockdown and the importance of #SaveOurVenues.
Words by Alice Barradale Like many lovers of Rock and Roll, Brighton’s ‘standby’ for independent music venues is a haunting…
Fontaines D.C. Reborn With New Album A Hero’s Death
Words By Percy Walker-Smith Only a year since the release of their debut album, honest and frank lyricism has succeeded…
Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition
The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!
Earth Day 2020: Playlists for Earth Day
Léo De Riedmatten I don’t think I’d ever noticed before this morning, while picking some songs about the environment, that…
‘Stay In and Survive’ – D-beat in the time of Coronavirus
Words by Ryan Bridgewater Lockdown and social distancing in response to the Coronavirus pandemic have brought challenges for musicians who…
Interview: Swim Deep
Words by Percy Walker-Smith What have you all been up to since finishing the tour in October ’19? Ozzy: I’ve…
Live Review: A Winged Victory For The Sullen @ St George's Church, Kemp Town
It’s 19:15 on the 5th of March, and I find myself shivering from the cold, starring at the big blue…
The Long Week In: Albums to Self-Isolate To
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However,…
John Grant: The Greatest Motherfucker?
It isn’t often I get to meet real poets. I have met poets, of course. If you study at Sussex…
Sigma's Untoutable Tour comes to Brighton
DJ duo Sigma announce their UK 'Untoutable Tour' that'll be in Brighton on March 10.
Sophie and the Giants: Bandmates into Flatmates (and Bandmates Again)
Sophie and the Giants came to Brighton in October of last year. I caught them on the night of their…
My Top 10 Albums Of 2019
It’s been a great year for music, with many new artists releasing strong debut albums and promises of a prosperous…
Review: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Ghosteen
Words by Rosanna Weber On October 4th, Nick Cave released his latest album Ghosteen, a double album, his first since…
Live Review: Temples @ Komedia
Words by Luke Edison This Monday 2nd December, Komedia’s doors opened to Temples, a psychedelic rock band originating from…
‘Never Cross A Picket Line’ – Three Songs of Solidarity and Struggle
Words by Ryan Bridgewater As our lecturers go on strike from Monday to defend their pensions, now is the perfect…
Live Review: Jordan Rakei @ Concorde 2
On Wednesday the 16th of October, Concorde 2 once again reinforced its position as Brighton’s ‘crème de la crème’ of music…