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Live Review – The Lightning Seeds dazzle in London & Brighton on See You in the Stars tour

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) It’s not often I rate a band highly enough to see them twice on the same tour, but The Lightning Seeds definitely pass that test.…

The Snuts Live at CHALK, Brighton – Review 

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Armed with fierce guitars, indie rock choruses to sing your hearts out to, and frontman Jack Cochrane’s powerful and instantly recognisable vocals, The Snuts played…

Album Review – The Lightning Seeds Release ‘See You in the Stars’

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Most likely known amongst the masses for composing Three Lions as the official England song for Euro 96, The Lightning Seeds have released an intoxicating…

Boundary Festival 2022 Review

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After last year’s success, Boundary Festival returned on Saturday 24th September for yet another instalment. With five stages all featuring incredible artists, high-tech sound systems…

In conversation with The Amazons – How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? OUT NOW

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Following two huge Top 10 records, The Amazons have charted with their highest position yet, thanks to their brilliant new record How Will I Know…

Introducing AGB (AGB Presents: DRED | DXVL)

AGB (Avant-Garde Brighton) is a platform to promote genuine creativity, with a specific focus on Brighton based artists. In reality this means regular live shows with local line-ups, cyphers packed…

Amine Live at O2 Brixton Academy (10th September 2022)

Words by Sophie McMahon (Comment Editor) First bursting onto the mainstream stage with his multi-platinum 2017 hit, Caroline, Amine has since established himself within his own category of West Coast…

In conversation with Reuben James – Blue Note Re:imagined II Released September 30th

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After the international success of the first volume, Blue Note Re:imagined is returning for a second edition featuring a collection of classic Blue Note tracks…

In conversation with Mica Millar

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) On June 10, UK soul artist Mica Millar released her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Heaven Knows’. Armed with an extraordinary vocal power, Mica Millar has…

GEESE INTERVIEW

By Ozzie Quavers Armed with a quirky edge, tricksy guitar riffs and addictive drum grooves; GEESE travelled to The Dome in London where I had the pleasure of chatting to…

Jacob Collier embarks on UK tour

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Famed for an almost unrivalled level of musicianship, technical virtuosity and creativity; Jacob Collier has embarked on his UK stint of the ‘Djesse’ 100-date world…

In conversation with Pip Millett

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant discusses lyricism, music and The Great Escape Festival with Pip Millett With one of the most captivating voices in the UK R&B scene right now, Pip…

In conversation with Darwin Deez

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Upon its release in April 2010, Darwin Deez’s self-titled debut album was met with universal praise and acclaim. In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary,…

In conversation with Peach Pit

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having released their third studio album ‘From 2 to 3’, indie-rock quartet Peach Pit have become a household name in the indie rock scene, racking…

Bear’s Den Live at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having placed 5th in the UK midweek album charts with ‘Blue Hours’, Bear’s Den were in high spirits as they graced the stage at Hammersmith’s…

Bear’s Den to release new album ‘Blue Hours’ May 13th (Interview)

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Since forming in 2012, Bear’s Den have established themselves as one of the UKs most powerful folk-rock artists. Made up of Andrew Davie…

In conversation with Wet Leg

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Guitar based Indie act ‘Wet Leg’ have blown up ever since releasing their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’ in summer 2021. I caught up…

Madison Beer Live at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, reviews Madison Beer at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 13th April 2022 With 30 million Instagram followers, over a billion streams and a strong collection of sing…

HANYA – An introduction to Brighton’s favourite Shoegaze/Dreampop band

Words by Dylan Bryant For Fans of Slowdive, Cigarettes After Sex and beabadoobee Brighton based Shoegaze/Dreampop band ‘HANYA’ are smashing it with their dense production and lead singer Heather Sheret’s…

Ants From Up There Review

Words by Dexter Clark An iconic album which punctuates this era of the Windmill Band. The announcement of frontman Isaac Wood leaving just two days before the release of this…