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.
Victorious Festival announce second wave of acts for 2024
Victorious Festival has today announced a fresh round of acts to this year’s already monumental line-up, including afternoon special guests and its dance stage ‘Beats and Swing’ headliners.
The Last Dinner Party announce 16 date UK/Ireland headline tour
The Last Dinner Party are excited to announce details of a 16-date UK/Ireland headline tour for later this year in support of their forthcoming debut album, “Prelude To Ecstasy”. The London based band have enjoyed a whirlwind twelve months, most recently announced as winners of both the BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 and the BRIT Rising Star Award. Ahead of a celebratory headline show at London’s Roundhouse on the evening before album release, they’re pleased to share another stint across the country in September and October.
Courting bring us new album ‘New Last Name’ + UK Tour
Liverpool four-piece Courting release their critically acclaimed new album “New Last Name”. To mark the album’s release the band have shared a new song titled “The Wedding” and have announced details of a new hometown headline show (with support from FEET) at The Hanger, Liverpool on 24th May. Having sold out their last hometown show within just ten minutes of announcement, and with it following their forthcoming EU / UK tour, the performance promises to be one to remember.
junodream drop highly anticipated debut ‘Pools Of Colour’
Dream rock four piece junodream have released their eagerly awaited debut album Pools of Colour - a magnificent, deeply immersive record, offering an otherworldly escape. Out now via AWAL Recordings, Pools of Colour features previously released singles ‘The Oranges’, ‘Kitchen Sink Drama’, ‘Death Drive’ and ‘The Beach’, plus six brand new tracks. In our modern existence where individualism at all costs is encouraged, the power of the community and the whole is often lost - with their debut full length, junodream invite you to enter their universe with total submission, seeking that beautiful escape that’s become so hard to find.