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Viagra Boys – O2 Academy Bournemouth
From the first note, the crowd were hanging onto every word frontman Sebastian Murphy delivered - as always, shirtless, tattooed from neck to waist, gliding around the stage in trackies and socks. There was a beautiful contradiction in watching a heavily inked man dance with such fluidity - his movements elegant, loose-hipped, playful and magnetic. Think of a post-punk ballerina!
Self Esteem – The 1865, Southampton
The evening before the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, Rebecca Lucy Taylor - known best by stage name Self Esteem - previewed tracks to a lucky Southampton audience.
Razorlight – O2 Guildhall Southampton
By the time Razorlight hit the stage for the first date of their Planet Nowhere tour, it felt like we were all greeting old friends. The band launched straight into their set with energy and enthusiasm. Though there wasn’t much conversation or banter between songs - allowing the music to speak for itself - the moments of excitement came in waves, particularly when they played their well known hits.
Photo Gallery: Jaws Farewell Tour – O2 Academy Birmingham
Indie-trio Jaws concluded their string of farewell shows at the O2 Institute in Birmingham, bringing the band’s 12-year…
The Murder Capital – Electric Bristol
Electric Bristol — formerly known as SWX — was packed to the rafters as Dublin’s The Murder Capital brought…
Lambrini Girls – Papillon, Southampton
Last Wednesday night, Papillon in Southampton hosted a night of chaotic punk, courtesy of Lambrini Girls with support…
Photo Gallery: Takedown Festival 2025
After last years festival having to be postponed due to works at Portsmouth Guildhall, finally Takedown Festival was…
Takedown Festival 2025
After last years festival having to be postponed due to works at Portsmouth Guildhall, finally Takedown Festival was…
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…