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...

Mothers* Rebellion – Protest in Southampton this month

You can join Extinction Rebellion Southampton and Parents for Future Hampshire for a Mothers* Rebellion for climate justice this month. Mothers* Rebellion is a global, peaceful, family friendly protest where a circle of mothers* (and allies) sit down together in a public place, facing the passers-by, with signs sharing...

Hamish Hawk comes to Southampton in support of new album

Image credit: Michaela Simpson. Edinburgh’s Hamish Hawk has recently signed to So Recordings and a new album “A Firmer Hand” will follow on August 16th. He is touring and will come to Southampton’s Vinilo record store in August. Hawk’s new album follows 2021’s breakthrough LP “Heavy Elevator” and 2023’s...