By Lewis MacLean. Images: Stuart J Clapp. Blue Violet’s first album ‘Late Night Call’s was released in 2022 and received with appreciation and impressive reviews that talk of exciting fuzzy guitar intros and moody synth laden sonic landscapes. Hailing from a mixture of Argyll and the West Country, the...
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Preview: The Young’uns, Turner Sims, Southampton
Acclaimed North East folk act, The Young’uns, will celebrate two decades of singing together with a newly announced spring 2025 UK tour, including a stop at Turner Sims in Southampton on Thursday 24 April 2025. The much-loved trio – comprising of Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes, and David Eagle –...
Preview: Harriet, Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton
Often compared to the legendary Karen Carpenter, Harriet’s brings her latest album, Trying to Get the Feeling Again, to Hanger Farm Arts Centre on Thursday 6 February. Celebrating ‘70s nostalgia, the album emerges as Harriet has successfully taken some of the timeless classics of the decade to a new...
Southampton January gig guide
By Vicky Greer. You’ve had your festive break to rest up and heal from any lingering hangovers – it’s time to get 2025 off to a banging start with some high-energy gigs across the city. This month, the winter hibernation period is going on a little longer than usual,...
Turner Sims launches exciting spring season
Image: Sun-Mi Hong by Lieve Boussaw. Turner Sims’ spring season brings treats for all ages with new monthly family events and an inspiring weekend dedicated to nature. Music fans can enjoy jazz, folk, classical, latin rhythms, klezmer and more at the University of Southampton venue known for its outstanding...
Train announced as latest TK Maxx Southampton Summer Sessions headliners
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train will join the line-up for TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, it has been announced today (9/12/24). Taking to the stage in Guildhall Square on Saturday, 28 June 2025, Train join an exciting roster of previously announced artists including McFly, The Human League, Simple...
Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Vinolo outstore at The 1865, Southampton
Words: Nick Mabey. Photos: Liz Bogdan. The 1865 was absolutely heaving last night (2/12/24) as Michael Kiwanuka continued to celebrate his first album in five years in his adopted home of Southampton. He might have been on the road for most of the year, but last week’s release of...
Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, comes to The 1865, Southampton
Guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde brings his critically acclaimed Black Sabbath tribute, Zakk Sabbath, to The 1865, Southampton on March 8 next year, as part of their UK/EU Tour 2025. It promises to deliver a night of classic Black Sabbath music like never before, delivered by one of the...
McFly and The Human League announced to play TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
Today, Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor have announced two more headliners for the TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions lineup. Joining the roster are pop-rock favourites McFly and genre-defining trailblazers The Human League, performing at Guildhall Square in June 2025. These latest showstoppers join already announced headliner acts, Rag’n’Bone...
Southampton’s Regent play homecoming gig at The Joiners in January
Southampton band Regent have released a new single, “Don’t Be Long” ahead of homecoming show at The Joiners on January 25th. Meanwhile, their new album, “The Cognitive Revolution” is out next year. “Don’t Be Long” is an emotive tribute to a close friend of frontman Ben Rooke, with lyrics...