The Sound of Sussex
Brighton has long been known for its cultural history, having spawned many bands of all genres from the area such Royal Blood, Metronomy and Architects. It may perhaps be easy…
The importance of keeping live music local
With a student budget that often doesn’t stretch as far as you might want it to, paying a lot of money for a gig is something the average student can’t…
Gorillaz protest against political power
“In these dark times, we need someone to look up to. Me. That’s why I’m giving you this new Gorillaz song, a lightning bolt of truth in a black night.…
Blossoms to headline Brighton Dome for NME Awards Tour 2017
Stockport’s breakout indie band, Blossoms will headline Brighton Dome on 18th March as part of the NME Awards Tour 2017. The annual jaunt sees a selection of bands handpicked by…
Bowie: The revolutionary icon the world needed
Just over a year on from David Bowie’s tragic and unexpected death and more people than ever are discussing how the music icon stepped onto the stage as Ziggy Stardust…
VANT: No frills rock ‘n’ roll at its finest
The Haunt is a sticky place to say the least, and then Vant initiate their first of 16 unrelenting songs, ‘The Answer’ – a scrappy, post-Strokes track that has enough…
‘I See You’ is The xx’s boldest move to date
It’s been five years since The xx released an album but sometimes the wait proves to be worth it and it was definitely worth it in this instance. On their…
Good Life Presents Mad Hatter’s Mansion: Preview
The carnival magic of Good Life finally comes to Brighton this February 17th, as The Mad Hatter’s Mansion opens its doors of insanity to the South Coast. Good Life quickly…
Rob Godfrey at Komedia
Rob Godfrey, a recent BA Songwriting graduate from BIMM Brighton, has taken the UK music scene by its horns and is riding his way, slowly but surely, to success. A…
Preview: Jess Glynne – Brighton Centre
Lauren Wade Music Editor This Sunday the Brighton Centre will play host to pop superstar, Jess Glynne. The artist’s career kicked off on a mild evening in 2003 after her…
Review: A$AP Rocky Cosy Tapes Vol One, Friends
For one of 2016’s most anticipated projects, Cosy Tapes Vol One: Friends has enjoyed a fittingly tantalising prelude. A scattering of singles, a visual project directed by A$AP Rocky that’s…
Kings Of Leon, WALLS: Review
By: Daniel Parker Seasoned rockers Kings of Leon triumphantly return with their seventh studio album that experiments with the traditional and the unconventional as the Kings battle to shape themselves…
The Power Of Two
The surge of musical duos rising to fame in recent years has enveloped all genres. It is often the simplicity and rawness of their music that attracts people to a…
Review: Bestival 2016
Miriam Steiner It feels a lot like you’re cheating, going to a festival as press. With access to two clean press portaloos and charging points, and bumping in to two…
Black Artists Snubbed At The Awards
Lauren Wade Music Editor In celebration of Black History Month, we explore the struggles black artists and musicians have faced in the past when it comes to fitting in and…
Interview: Deap Vally
Lauren Wade Music Editor In an age where music is taking serious inspiration from decades gone by, sometimes it’s refreshing to see a rock duo who strip it back with…
October @ Patterns
Patterns brushed aside Brighton’s summer hangover with a stellar first week of October, countering the shortening hours of sunshine with a vibrant seven days of gigs and DJ nights. Julio…
Jamie-T at the O2 Brixton
Ten minutes before the doors opened at seven, the queue for Jamie-T’s Sunday concert went around the street and more, as crowds of people arrived in what seemed to be…
Preview: Zenker Brothers with Will Lister at Patterns
Patterns hosts another sublime evening of music this coming Saturday, as First Floor are invited back to present the renowned Zenker Brothers. The Munich based duo have already graced their…
Interview: Fickle Friends
Lauren Wade Music Editor and Glenn Houlihan Deputy Editor Photo credit: Nick Walker From the moment The Badger met up with Brighton-bred Fickle Friends they’re buzzing with energy and excitement,…