Stew Hicks

When we think of burning logs, we would not usually associate it with intricately detailed artwork. This is no ordinary wood burning though, this is Pyrography, an artistic method where hot wire is used to burn the surface cells of timber, producing lasting coloration of the wood without application of […]

Preview: Jes Hooper at Artists Open Houses Festival

otherness them the sky Brighton Music Review
Them The Sky are back on the scene with a brand new single and video we think you will love. This is the first recorded track to be released with new string section made up of violinist Laura and cellist Fern and it may just be our favourite track yet. […]

Them The Sky – Otherness (Video)

dr weekend mr week review
This video caught our attention because it’s a testament to why some people should never do drugs. You know the Snickers ‘you’re not you when you’re hungry’ adverts? Well this video is a similar style only more like ‘you’re not you when you’ve gone on a class A narcotics binge.’ The […]

Dirt Royal – Dr Weekend Mr Week (Video)

festival brighton preview little way
On February 27th 2016 a brand new festival comes to Brighton which has got our office in a little flurry of excitement. Taking place in an old church building in central Brighton, the one day event will feature a programme of performances alongside visual artwork, literature and local food and drink. We […]

Preview: Little Way Festival

art club brighton band new video
The Art Club are a Brighton based post punk band who have been making waves in venues across the city. Their single ‘I am yours’ launches with a video very apt for the band’s style. It’s all angsty and slightly depressing and well… exactly what you expect from post punk. […]

The Art Club – I Am Yours (New Video)

shoegaze brighton record review
At the time of writing this review I am sitting in my apartment whilst outside Brighton slowly freezes over. The cold January air and dark night sky are enough to make any man forget there ever was a summer, or even a spring for that matter. The world is grey, […]

Colour of Spring – Pillow

On a damp December evening just before Christmas Art Noise headed to the Green Door Store to witness the debut gig of Codename Aquarius amongst a line up hosted my MI AMIGO. Here’s some photos from the bands first ever live performance. Enjoy! 1 2 ►

Pictures: Codename Aquarius @ Green Door Store 22/12/15

I am  a huge electro swing fan, and so I came in to this gig with high expectations, and yet somehow Caravan Palace exceeded them all. The O2 Forum was filled with folks dressed up, looking glamorous and itching to move their dancing feet as soon as possible. JFTH warmed […]

Review: Caravan Palace @ O2 Forum 15/12/15

DJ Krafty Kuts mix star wars
Krafty Kuts Star Wars Mini Mix by Krafty Kuts on Mixcloud I’ve always rated Krafty Kuts, an inspiration for my own DJing (although I must hastily add I never got near his scratching and cutting skills, even when I practised for days). This fantastic little mix should get everyone in […]

Krafty Kuts – Star Wars Mini Mix

SmallPrint Recordings Integer - Rivière Noire
We are big fans of the Brighton based label Smallprint. This EP from Integer is a real testament to their ‘future:ambient’ sound, however there is definitely a little more energy in this release. The tracks have a sense of urgency and pace, we have gone from lounging in a space […]

Integer – Rivière Noire EP

Review - Joe Bonamassa – Live in Concert
Photo by Gili Dailes Photography We walked down to Brighton’s seafront on a Friday night to see the legendary American guitarist who opened for B.B King at the age of 12, Joe Bonamassa. Playing guitar since he was 4 years old and with 16 solo albums being released in the […]

Review: Joe Bonamassa – Live in Concert

According to the website ‘Breakout Festival is the first and only outdoor heavy rock festival to have hit the shores of Brighton, set to bring rock and metal back to the city. It returns for a second year at Brighton Racecourse on Saturday September 26th, overlooking the iconic Brighton seafront. […]

Pictures: Breakout Festival 2015