Liam Gallagher – The O2
Biblical, Godlike, Celestial, RnR Star, Majestical, Rasta, Lover, Lasagne, Sunshiiiiiine, C’mon – just some of the words used to describe himself and words that adorned the billboards leading up to The O2 from the tube (shoutout to Brian at Microdot for the original scribe!). I think tonight it could be said that Liam was a mixture of all these!
Night Currents Festival returns for 2024 with first line up announcement
Night Currents Festival returns to Portsmouth on Saturday 5th October, showcasing the UK’s most exciting established and rising…
This Feeling x Hunter to host a stage at Truck Festival
The rock ‘n’ roll club night, festival and new music champions This Feeling have partnered with the iconic British boot brand Hunter to host a stage at this summer’s Truck Festival. Running from July 25th-28th at Hill Farm, Oxfordshire, the This Feeling x Hunter stage presents an opportunity for the next generation of essential new artists to take their place on the bill alongside headliners IDLES, Jamie T, Wet Leg and The Streets. Hunter has become a must-wear festival look, as worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Alexa Chung. In an article highlighting how “boots became a cool festival girl staple,” Vogue enthused, “Hunter still leads the pack.”
This Feeling By The Sea
After a triumphant debut event in 2023, the rock ‘n’ roll club night, record label and tastemakers This Feeling will bring their By The Sea festival back to Bridlington Spa for its second event which runs from September 6th-7th. This Feeling By The Sea 2024 will be headlined by The Royston Club (Friday) and The K’s (Saturday) alongside an A-Z of contemporary and rising indie and alternative talent. As with last year’s festival, every single artist on the bill has emerged via This Feeling shows held in grassroots venues across the UK.
Photo Review: Walwin – Heartbreakers, Southampton
Walwin dropped into Heartbreakers in Southampton last week as part of his mini three date tour which also took in London and Bristol. Walwin was being supported by Twin Skeleton and Nothing Rhymes with Orange. Alia Thomas was there to catch the evening - check out the galleries below from the night.
Paul Weller – Lighthouse, Poole
What more is there to say about The Modfather that hasn’t been said before, Paul Weller continues to be 'The Changingman’ across the decades reinventing his sound time and time again. The new album ‘66’ is due to be released a day before his 66th solar return on 24th May. This will be Weller's 17th solo album and his 28th in total since his career began in 1977. Paul has always remained true to his roots whilst pushing the boundaries with his sound, continuing to incorporate his political views into his lyrics.
Noel Gallagher – Portsmouth Guildhall
Noel’s songwriting expertise coupled with Liam's snarling vocals, propelled Oasis like a rocket to be arguably the best but certainly the biggest selling band of the 90's. With legions of fans that have now passed the music down the generations, which is there to see withe demographic of tonights gig. Sometimes it feels like we are attending an AGM of the 90's when turning up at a gig of one of the Gallagher brothers.
The Libertines announce UK Autumn Tour
The last gang in town The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on 5th April, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd September and taking in two shows at The Roundhouse in London and culminating at Bournemouth O2 Academy on the 21st November.
86TVs – The Joiners, Southampton
As soon as this tour was announced back in October of last year, those tickets were booked and in the bag! Those six months flew by and here we were at the iconic Joiners for a sold out capacity show of around 200 people - the best kind of shows in my opinion.
Golden Touch Festival reveal first wave of artists for 2024
Returning for their 5th edition, Golden Touch Festival is back and ready to take on Portsmouth’s iconic venue The Wedgewood Rooms and Edge of the Wedge. The festival is an all dayer that supports the best local and touring talent and has become a staple of Portsmouth’s music scene since 2019.