Goo Records: The Helping Hand of the Brighton Music Scene
With three universities, one of which is based around music and arts, as well as a slew of grassroots venues, Brighton has become a haven for up-and-coming artists. However, with…
In Conversation with Don Broco: The Birthday Party Tour
In September 2023, Bedford rock band Don Broco released their new single ‘Birthday Party’, a profound and harrowing tale of organising a party for a big birthday that no one…
TikTok’s Dulling Down of Music
Accessibility to music is at an all-time high. The rise of streaming and the availability of music software means listening and creating music is at your fingertips. Social media platforms…
Drake: Man or Meme?
Drake debuted as a musical artist in 2007 with the single ‘Replacement Girl’ which gained little attention. It wasn’t until his 2009 EP So Far Gone that he started to…
In Conversation With Laura Misch
Laura Misch is an innovative, dynamic and imaginative talent. Based in London, Laura greatly emphasises activism for environmental causes in her music, using her Saxophone abilities to curate intricate riffs,…
In Conversation with Youth Sector
One of the less talked about bands in the British music scene, Youth Sector are turning the tide on what is perceived as pop rock. Local to Brighton, they have…
Leave Room For Folklore
This is a death by a thousand cutbacks, by countless noise complaints and escalating operating costs that can’t be covered. The Music Venue Trust revealed to NME that one in…
Lovejoy’s Rapid Rise in the Indie Scene
“I truly think (Lovejoy) is having a big impact on the return of indie music into the mainstream,” were the words of Jack Saunders on Radio 1’s Official Chart Show,…
James has London’s Royal Albert Hall spellbound as orchestral tour ends magnificently
Words by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) On the 17th May, Manchester Indie-rock band James concluded their Lasted tour in spectacular fashion at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Accompanied by a gospel…
Preview – Blur play Eastbourne Winter Gardens this Sunday (21 May) ahead of highly anticipated Wembley stadium shows this summer
Words by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Blur will begin a summer of highly anticipated live performances with a visit to Eastbourne’s Winter Gardens on May 21, ahead of two huge…
DMA’S at OVO Wembley Arena Live Review
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After the release of the Aussie trio’s most recent record, How Many Dreams? DMA’S were well equipped for their biggest London headline show to date…
Brighton based rapper JED releases heartfelt HipHop track with talented vocalist Brieya May
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Pride Will Win (released 21/04/2023) is the latest offering from Brighton based rapper, JED. The honest track reflects on male mental health which sees the…
In conversation with Mamas Gun – UK Jazz outfit release Pizza Express Live Record
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Since its inception in the late 70s, Pizza Express have presented over 50,000 incredible live shows at the historic Pizza Express Jazz club in Soho,…
DMA’S release highly anticipated new album – How Many Dreams?
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) DMA’S have released their highly anticipated new album How Many Dreams? Which sees the band take a new direction as they weave elements of electronic…
Loyle Carner performs incredible show at the Brighton Dome
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) “One I’ll never forget” shares Loyle Carner (Benjamin Coyle-Larner) on his social media in the hours after his show at The Brighton Dome on the…
Weyes Blood Live at Chalk – Laurel Canyon legacy brought to life
Words by Julia Seely-Power Natalie Mering, who makes music under the stage name Weyes Blood, tries to make sense of humanity in a nuanced and multidimensional way. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter,…
Carly Rae Jepsen performs at The Brighton Dome – Live Review
Words by Lucy Hoffer Valentine’s Day kicked off early with Carly Rae Jepsen’s incredible performance at The Dome, Brighton on February 13th, filled to the brim with her outstanding portfolio…
In Conversation with Dylan
Words by Music Editor, Dylan Bryant Music Editor Dylan Bryant catches up with rising popstar Dylan about new music, tour and playing Wembley Stadium with Ed Sheeran. Although this was…
The 1975 At Their Very Best – Frontman, Matty Healy leads stunning performance at the Brighton Centre (Live Review)
‘Band of the Decade’ turn The Brighton Centre into Broadway on UK Tour Words by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Formed in Manchester in 2002, The 1975 have established themselves as…
Review: Glyndebourne’s Autumn Concert
Words by Amélie Bodnar-Tunnell The Glyndebourne Autumn concert was made up of two parts; the first was the narrative and music from Joseph Bologne, Cavalier de Saint-Georges’ opera The Anonymous…