Badly Drawn Boy – The 1865 Southampton
When I heard that Badly Drawn Boy was in town playing the Mercury Music Prize winning album ‘The Hour of The Bewilderbeast’ I knew I had to be there. That album was yet another big one for me back when I was starting to fine tune my musical choices thoughout the 90’s and 2000’s.
The Darkness – Portsmouth Guildhall
I’m not sure why I had left it so long before seeing The Darkness again tonight but that’s…
Photo Review: The Lathums – O2 Guildhall, Southampton
The Lathums, out on their UK tour, played a blistering career defining set at the O2 Guildhall Southampton…
Doves – Engine Rooms Southampton
Doves will forever be a band that will be close to my heart for many reasons. I remember…
Kings, Queens and Vampires set to descend on Victorious Festival 2025!
Multi-award-winning Victorious Festival (22/23/24 August 2025) – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has today announced a massive billing of headliners alongside a host of amazing artists and comedians for the ultimate August Bank Holiday weekender. On top of today’s line-up announcement, day tickets have also now been released.
Photo Review: The Libertines – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
The Libertines returned to the stage at the O2 Academy Bournemouth for a raucous night of guitars, anthems, and unbridled energy. As the iconic indie rock band took the stage, the crowd was ready for a wild ride — and they got exactly that.
Photo Review: Khruangbin – Eventim Apollo
Khruangbin’s first of their three London shows at the iconic Eventim Apollo was nothing short of magical. The Texan trio, known for their genre-defying blend of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, brought their unique sound to the stage captivating the packed venue.
Truck Festival drops huge first wave of acts for 2025!
Sitting as the centrepoint of summer festival memories and a beloved home for fans of all ages, Truck Festival returns in 2025 with a stacked weekend experience that brings together the biggest names in indie and alternative music bursting with laugh-out-loud character. Becoming a true rite of passage and indisputably the best value festival ticket of the entire UK season, 2025 looks primed to be a landmark edition that welcomes Truckers into the Good Times (and that’s a guarantee).
Harvey Jay Dodgson shares powerful new single ‘Kids On The Firing Line’
Harvey Jay Dodgson, the 22-year-old Portsmouth-born alt/indie singer-songwriter, continues to push the boundaries of his genre-blending sound with the release of his latest single, "Kids on the Firing Line". The new track is a powerful exploration of youth, resilience, and the socio-political climate that shapes the next generation—presented through Dodgson’s unique lens of gritty, introspective lyricism and captivating melodies.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The O2 Arena
It’s a Saturday evening in the capital and the atmosphere inside London’s O2 Arena crackles with anticipation as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds prepare to take the stage. For those who know Cave’s work, there’s a quiet, yet undeniable sense that something monumental is about to unfold tonight.