Live Review: Opus Kink – Concorde 2, Brighton 12.12.2023
By Henry Groves I had been lucky enough to see Opus Kink a few times in the past, but none of them lived up to the size of this show. From supporting Chappaqua Wrestling at Brighton’s Rialto Theatre to supporting Black Honey at Green Door Store in the same city. Now they were headlining Concorde …
Track: Nashville Phil Shares Unlikely Christmas Single ‘Swerve Me Again’
London-based, enigmatic character Nashville Phil has released the unlikely yet nonetheless enjoyable new single ‘Swerve Me Again.’ Although admittedly a little tuneless and unbalanced, the track’s vibrantly funny, unexpectedly explicit storytelling lyricism carries it throughout as Phil regales all the various ill-advised endeavors that led to him being added to the naughty list. Distorted guitars …
Live Review: Laura Misch – Komedia, Brighton 11.12.2023
By Henry Groves Heading to the end of her UK tour, Laura Misch had come to Brighton to play a sold-out Komedia Studio. Originally down to play Concorde 2, the new choice of venue was a lot more intimate, and seeing her in such a small venue was something that is unlikely to happen any …
Track: Brighton Indie-Rockers Bighead Tea Drinkers Share Infectious New Single ‘Hours’
Brighton indie-rock quartet, Bighead Tea Drinkers return with the infectious indie-rock fizzer ‘Hours.’ A vibrant blend of rock undertones and commercial appeal, ‘Hours’ balances it’s crunchy guitar licks, infectious energy and vibrant melodies. Built around off with a wall of distorted guitar lines, setting the tone for the energetic journey that follow, the driving drums …
Live gallery: Måneskin, Dublin 14.12.23
Måneskin put on a great performance in the 3Arena in Dublin last Thursday for the RUSH! world tour. The Italian rock band had a lot of energy; running around the stage as well as the venue itself. They paused the show for a couple of minutes in order to reach a smaller stage at the …
Live Review: Don Broco – Corn Exchange, Cambridge 08.12.2023
By Fearghal McGlinchey On the 8th of December, the Cambridge Corn Exchange welcomed the electric energy of Don Broco’s “The Birthday Party” tour. I’ve personally seen Don Broco twice before – first at Alexandra Palace in London back in March & then at Leeds Festival at the end of August, both times the crowd were …
EP Review: Erik Buschmann – A Bitter Mess
Dutch producer Erik Buschmann shares the euphoric and intricate new EP ‘A Bitter Mess’. Having already built a growing hype following support across BBC Radio 6 and Spotify editorial playlists, the instrumental electronic artist displays his full potential across the new 6 track release. Opening with ‘Sedate Me’, Erik wastes no time introducing some danceable, …
News: Goo Records & Music Venue Trust Announce New Charity Album, Raising Money For Brighton Venues
Brighton-based indie record label Goo Records has teamed up with Music Venue Trust (MVT) to create a fundraising live album ‘Alive By The Seaside’. Featuring the cream of the Brighton music scene and raising money for the vibrant grassroots venues on the Brighton scene, the album is available to PRE-ORDER now. It features ten Brighton-based …
Live Review: Madness @ M&S Arena Liverpool
Words and pictures by Warren Millar – All rights reserved A Night of Nostalgia and Pure Madness C’est La Vie Tour at The M&S Arena Liverpool Gig Review Date: December 7, 2023 Venue: M&S Arena Liverpool Headliner: Madness Support: The Lightning Seeds The M&S Arena in Liverpool was set ablaze with a vibrant mix of …
Track: Rising Irish Singer-Songwriter Pauric O’ Meara Shares Heartfelt New Single ‘Adore’
Tipperary-raised and Dublin-based rising singer-songwriter Pauric O’ Meara releases the delicate single ‘Adore’. Produced by Daniel De Burca, the tender, heartfelt and heartfelt side of Pauric’s songwriting is brought to the fore through a stripped instrumental opening, focusing on the solo artist’s melancholic vocal performance. As ‘Adore’ reaches the chorus, Paurics vocals soar over a …