Musicians vs Politicians
By Louis Johnson – Comment Sub-Editor Why should we value music? In an age of identity politics where empathy appears…
Should we still listen to Michael Jackson’s music?
YES Alice Gledhill Sometimes, bad people create great things. This does not redeem them, but nor does it reduce the…
Music to Study To
It’s that time of the year again with exams brewing over the next few weeks. From film soundtracks to ambient…
Maisha live at Patterns review: the zenith of contemporary British jazz
If you were to line up the new stardom of British jazz and choose the most iconic artists, you might…
In Conversation with Maisha
It is no understatement to say that Maisha are one of the hottest new outfits in Jazz, comprised of some…
The Great Escape – Day 3: Truly impressive weekend comes to an end
The final day at The Great Escape was notably quieter that those that preceded, nevertheless the turn out for most…
The Great Escape – Day 2: Foals and Girl In Red take weekend to higher planes
The second day at The Great Escape was hailed in with sun rays beaming down over the city. Buzzing with…
The Great Escape – Day 1: Brighton’s weekend of new music begins in style
It is that time of year again, as the masses descend on Brighton for festivities, infrequently good weather and the…
Mr Bongo 30th anniversary – Moses Boyd leads the way in eclectic celebration of music
It is safe to say Brighton-based record label Mr Bongo has earned its name as the best champions of diverse…
Elder Island interview: “We’re always advancing”
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Katy and Luke of Elder Island, two members of the three-piece band. Elder…
Rhys Lewis Interview: Love songs and political needs
By Rebecca Spencer: Comment Editor Rhys Lewis is a 28-year-old singer/song-writer with over 27 million Spotify streams on his song…
In conversation with Josey Marina: musician, activist, student
Last week I met with musician and second-year Sussex student Josey Marina, who recently released a new climate change-inspired single,…
London Astrobeat’s Orchestra Performs Talking Heads: Rearranged classics fall out of place
The name alone made me want to see the set. A multicultural entity, the band has been affectionately renamed “African…
The Japanese House: Good at Falling review – multi-faceted vulnerability and intimacy
Following her four critically acclaimed EP’s, The Japanese House’s Amber Bain makes a comeback with a matured electronic sound. Her…
Jazz Club: Tenderlonious presents Ruby Rushton at Patterns – Preview
The Brighton Jazz scene has never been more alive. Pattern’s Jazz Club constantly brings some of the best underground names…
Brighton Festival announcements
The Brighton Festival is running this year from May 4 to May 26 across 25 venues in Brighton, Hove and…
Hippo Campus at Concorde 2 Preview
Unique five-piece indie-rock band Hippo Campus are coming to Brighton, performing on Sunday 24 February at Concorde 2. Formed in…
The Messthetics Live Review: Fugazi Spin-Offs impress
While the debut album released last year by instrumental rock trio The Messthetics was an enjoyable listen, I was not…
In Conversation with Pavel Kolesnikov
Among the din of the Brighton music scene, classical music is often stifled under the noise of other genres. This…
Interview with Sunflower Bean
Sunflower Bean recently performed at The Old Market; I was lucky enough to chat to Nick Kivlen – guitarist and…