One of the great modern jazz singers, Jo Harrop, is coming to The Concorde in Eastleigh to celebrate her stunning new album, The Path Of A Tear, this November. The concert is one of 12 UK dates, including a special concert on July 4th at London’s Ronnie Scott’s, and further...
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Review: Kaiser Chiefs, TKMaxx Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square
Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. Kaiser Chiefs went down a riot with fans as they headlined the final installment of a very successful run of shows at the Southampton Summer Sessions (30.6.24). Frontman Ricky Wilson admitted that although his voice was worse for wear, he and the band...
Southampton gig guide – July
By Vicky Greer. Image by Callum Linklater Summer in the UK is a limbo period for local venues. Punters are off in muddy fields drinking warm beer and getting drenched, while artists are locked into exclusivity contracts with festivals that keep them from touring their regular haunts. That’s why...
Interview: Germein – Three Australian sisters rocking the world
Words by Lewis Maclean. Photo by Katie Isham, Germein are a band of three Australian sisters, rocking the world one gig at a time. They are Georgia (singer/keys), Ella (bass), and Clara (drums). Their latest single City Lights was released earlier this year and is the title of their current album. After...
Wickham’s DiElle to support Scouting For Girls in Swanmore
By Vicky Greer. Hampshire singer-songwriter DiElle will support Scouting For Girls at their Swanmore College show on 22nd June. The singer, who has been featured on BBC radio several times and who has performed for King Charles, is known for her vulnerable lyrics and stripped-back acoustic sound, described as...
Music Venue Trust announces ‘manifesto for grassroots music’
The Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has called upon politicians from all parties to “seize the moment” ahead of the forthcoming UK General Election on July 4th, and to help save the sector from the deepening crisis it finds itself in....
DIIV come to Southampton in December
Image: DIIV by Coley Brown. Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album Frog In Boiling Water, DIIV will go on a run of EU / UK tour dates to take place in winter 2024, bringing them to Southampton’s Engine Rooms. Frog In Boiling Water has received critical acclaim...
Southampton musician launches new solo track, Lost Sun
By Anita Foxall. Southampton musician/drummer Charlie Brown has recently launched his own solo project with the track Lost Sun, which was released on the 3 May. Charlie is a music producer, songwriter and a familiar face in the Southampton live music scene. He is the drummer in the band...
Review & Video: James, O2 Academy, Bournemouth, Wednesday 29 May 2024
Photos by Rhona Murphy. Words by Graham Hiley. It was a case of Getting Away With It All Messed Up as James played a special set at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy. The title of one of their most popular songs proved to be the theme for the night as the...
Review: Rob Clamp, Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
By Sam Wise. Open mic nights have their stars; theoretically the deal is that anyone can turn up and play, but there are certain people who everyone knows have got a bit extra. They always get put in a good slot, they can turn up late and still make...