Nearly one year after his stunning debut album, King Charles’ reign over the UK is still going strong, and rightly so. Suited to his name, King Charles Graced the Brighton haunt with his eccentric and witty presence that attracted a procession of teenagers and this particular date had sold out. The evening would generally showcase [...]
It says much about the rich diversity of Brighton’s music scene that artists as well travelled as Amy Hill should choose to make this ‘little seaside town’ their home. Of course, Hill is not the first antipodean émigré to have fallen for our fair city’s sultry charms, as those Nick Cave dwellers amongst us will [...]
There’s a reason why Bastille topped the charts only a few weeks ago. And last nights show at Concorde 2 was an exhibition of their musical prowess. With the growing reputation the band have received from critics and fans alike, they certainly put on a show which heralded their capabilities. The bitterly gelid backdrop of [...]
Brighton based band Mok have made quite the impact in this city of culture, with their truly original style of electro pop fused with rap, dubstep and a hint of drum ‘n’ bass. Formed in 2011, the six-piece band have toured with some of the freshest UK talent including Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Aiden [...]
Pavement-disciples Mazes set to rock the Albert with the slurry pep of their 90s lo-fi indie rock forebears, now with added krautrock-tinges. Wholesome fun for all the family. Still channelling the shambolic verve of late 80s / early 90s indie bands like Pavement and Teenage Fanclub, Mazes are very much in the formative stages of [...]
I think Jake Bugg has got to be the coolest teenager ever: he’s got a number one album under his belt, a nearly completely sold out tour and is dating a model- what 18 year old doesn’t want that? Even though Jake Bugg has all these things and more, he was still very humble at [...]
Tonight marks the first date of an extensive UK tour for LA’s The Bronx in support of their newly released album, “Bronx IV”. It’s their first studio album in five years, not counting the bands previous two releases in the form of Mariachi El Bronx, their Mexican folk alter egos. The Bronx return to the [...]
The wolfman has jumped ship to tour the UK and I have to be honest, after being invited to see Australian folk singer Matt Corby at trendy bar Queen of Hoxton in London I had no idea what to expect, even forgetting his name at one point. However I found myself mind-blown by his raspy [...]
After the success of last years’ Festival, Playgroup 2011 was undoubtedly a priority date on the XYZ music calendar. The Brighton-based organisers promised 100% audience participation and a heavy dash of the absurd for this years’ event. And we’re pleased to say that with its friendly atmosphere and plethora of interactive and musical delights to [...]
News of a brand new venue on Brighton seafront is always bound to cause a bit of a stir between seasoned club-goers and bar hoppers. Funfair is a new and exciting venue with a promise of all of the fun of the fair in a unique nightlife experience. On arrival at somewhat of an understated [...]
