Acoustic singer-songwriter Charlie Smith plays his final show of the year on November 29th at Unity Brewing in Southampton. Charlie, who comes from Romsey, is a solo acoustic guitar and vocals artist, who has built up a strong reputation in the area, having hosted his own shows at venues...
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PJ Harvey to be honoured by Dorset music awards at Lighthouse
Credit Steve Gullick. Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January. Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of...
Circa Waves come to Southampton’s 1865 in February
Image: Polocho. Liverpool’s indie powerhouses Circa Waves are back with their new album in January. They will return to the road in February and March next year, embarking on their biggest UK headline tour yet, playing to their ever expanding fanbase. Across 12 dates, they’ll play to thousands of...
Young Knives come to Southampton’s Joiners in January
Image: Hannah Carter. Young Knives have recently announced a new album Landfill, alongside the record’s lead single ‘Dissolution’, as well as a run of headline UK tour dates, bringing them to The Joiners, Southampton, in January. Four years have passed since Young Knives’ last studio outing – 2020’s aggressive...
Julia Fordham plays Portsmouth homecoming show this month
Renowned British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham released her new album ‘Earth Mate’ last month. The collection showcases Fordham’s extraordinary vocal range and heartfelt songwriting, marking a significant milestone in her career spanning over three decades. She is also on tour and will be playing a homecoming show at Portsmouth Guildhall...
Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems comes to Bournemouth in February
Image: Derek Bremner. Get ready to be transported back to the decade that defined a generation – as the legendary Jo Whiley brings her electrifying new show Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems to your doorstep, coming to Bournemouth in February. The queen of this decade of British music will be rummaging...
Jack Savoretti comes to Bournemouth in March
Image: Chris Floyd. Following his most recent single ‘Bada Bing, Bada Boom’ featuring Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets), a sold-out summer tour, his largest ever sold out shows outside the UK, collaborations with Italian legend Zucchero and Australian pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia, Jack Savoretti has announced that he...
Kawala come to Southampton’s Engine Rooms in February
North London five-piece Kawala have announced an upcoming project, the Kawala Collection landing January 24th,and will be going on tour, coming to Southampton’s Engine Rooms on February 1st. Mini album, the Kawala Collection, releasing January 24th, consisting of 9 tracks portraying Kawala’s diverse songwriting capabilities, from the sun-kissed American...
Review: Los Bitchos, 1865, Southampton, 29 October 2024
By Vicky Greer. Southampton, late October. The clocks have just gone back and the daily grey skies offer little reason to leave your house. The antidote? Los Bitchos at The 1865, transporting you to sunnier climes with their unique blend of surf rock, cumbia and camp. It’s not a...
Interview: Wendy James speaks ahead of her Hampshire appearances
Words by Joy McKay. Photo by David Leigh Dodd. On a Friday evening in 1989 I sat down to watch Top of The Pops, as I did every week. I remember Wendy James, lead singer of Transvision Vamp, screaming down the camera lens at me as she launched into...