Interview: Bristol’s Erotic Secrets of Pompeii

By Sam Wise.  The Erotic Secrets of Pompeii are an apocalyptic art rock band from Bristol. If you’re not sure what that means, don’t worry, all will become clear. I spoke to the whole band ahead of their gig at Southampton’s Joiners earlier this week, but much of the...

Suburban Safari: Hollybrook Cemetery  

By Katie Isham.   Cemeteries are for everyone. The dead shouldn’t get the monopoly. They are beautiful places and perfect for a wander or a sit. Two of my very favourite things.  In the heart of Southampton, at the centre of a triangle made of the hospitals, the woods and...

View from the Kingsland – Que Sera, Sera…

By Nick Mabey. …whatever will be will be, we’re going to Wembley, que sera sera.  Saints’ first ever play-off final awaits, for allegedly the richest game in football. To the winner a prize of multi-squillions of Premier League cash, to the loser well nothing. Could it feel much bigger?...

Interview: Dea Matrona

By Vicky Greer. Fresh from the release of their self-produced debut album For Your Sins, Dea Matrona are in a back room upstairs at The Joiners, getting ready to play their first headline show in Southampton. Tomorrow will be their first day off in 10 days amidst a hectic...