By Vicky Greer. Image: Shed Seven by Barnaby Fairley.
January is always a slower time for live music, but there’s still plenty to do in Southampton this month. Whether you’re looking for an intimate in-store or a high-energy rock gig, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the start of 2024 in the city.
Monday 8th – Shed Seven, Vinilo Record Store
Get 2024 off to a good start with a low-key performance from Britpop band Shed Seven at Vinilo Record Store in town. They’ll be performing an acoustic set at 1pm followed by a signing to celebrate the release of their new album, A Matter of Time. The event is currently sold out, but you can sign up for notifications if more tickets become available on the Vinilo website.
Find out more here.
Saturday 13th – Spanish Love Songs, Engine Rooms
Looking for something a bit rowdier? Spanish Love Songs will be appearing at Southampton’s Engine Rooms on the 13th. Their last album No Joy saw the band move in a more positive, upbeat direction with more pop-rock elements that’s sure to make for a night of rock anthems and, despite the album title, plenty of joy.
Find out more here.
Sunday 14th – Folly Group, Vinilo Record Store
There’s been a lot of buzz around London’s Folly Group, and their intimate in-store at Vinilo is a great chance to get in on the ground floor before they take off. Taking inspiration from genres ranging from post-punk to Afro-Cuban rhythms, Folly Group are the next big thing in the UK’s experimental rock scene.
Find out more here.
Sunday 21st – South of Salem, Vinilo Record Store
Vinilo are really treating us this month, with hard-rock band South of Salem also coming down for an acoustic instore session in January, plus a signing. It’s always fun to see heavier bands take on the acoustic in-store setting, so head along to see their upcoming album Death of the Party in a different light.
Monday 22nd – Jamie Webster, Vinilo Record Store
Folk-rock troubadour sensation Jamie Webster will be celebrating the release of his third album, 10 For The People with a record store tour of the UK, hitting Southampton on the 22nd. Act fast if you want to get down to this one – the evening show sold out quickly, but they’ve just added an afternoon set for anyone who missed out.
Find out more here.
Wednesday 24th – Bat Sabbath, The Joiners
Looking for something a bit more rogue? Canadian metal legends Cancer Bats will be performing as their cover-band alter ego Bat Sabbath at the Joiners at the end of the month. The words “carnage” and “beer-soaked orgies of destruction” have been thrown around, so it’s guaranteed to be a wild one.
Find out more here.
Saturday 27th – Southampton Record Fair, The 1865
As always, you can find the Southampton Record Fair at the 1865 on the last Saturday of the month, when the venue becomes a paradise of vinyl and CDs. There’s no telling what gems you’ll find there, having added classic albums and underrated new releases to my collection after a morning browse there. And it’s just around the corner from Vinilo, Vinilo Vintage and Oxfam Music and Books if you want to make a day of it.
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