My body may well have been in the Prince Albert, Brighton at 8:30PM on a Monday night, but my mind was somewhere else entirely when Sea Bed came on stage. The opening act of the night, Sea Bed are a fresh out of the studio duo with a lot to […]
Stew Hicks
11 is the debut EP from Peter Mercer, a London based acoustic act who isn’t afraid to blend soft synth electronica alongside his vocals and guitar. Tell Me is the stand out track for this, and it delivers an emotional soundscape that seems to have influences in both the folk and […]
Peter Mercer – 11 EP
The Artists’ Open Houses Festival is a great chance to see local art, as well as meet the artists’ themselves. The range is delightful, with a range of style and design from sculpture to canvas. Click here to start planning your route. The festival takes place on weekends throughout May, […]
Preview: Artists’ Open Houses, May 2015
To tie in with Record Store Day 2015, Pop Up Brighton have been hosting a record shop all week selling only local artists work. On top of selling records, CD’s and merch, they are also hosting intimate acoustic gigs too. I popped down to take a look and was not […]
Review: Strange Cages + Ferdi @ Pop Up Brighton ‘Local ...
The sun is setting on Queens Road, Brighton as I enter my local, The Hope & Ruin, grab a hot dog and prepare for the night ahead. To promote the launch of their new single ‘Landslide’ Alt Rock band Glass City Vice are hosting an intimate gig, and I was […]
Review: Glass City Vice + Quiet Lions + Aniseed Treats ...
Smallprint Records classes itself as a “future ambient” label, which is actually a perfect description for this compilation. The imperfect but slightly longer description is below. Listening will instantly transport you on to a starship, lazily drifting through a bright nebula, the viewing platforms large windows allowing you to see a […]
Smallprint Vol. 1 (Compilation)
There is something fun about this EP. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Something that reminds me of a circus side show. It’s the kind of rock that you can jump around to. I tried jumping around to it in my room but it didn’t quite capture […]
Gallivan – I Hope This Crashes EP
This is a brilliant idea and I cannot wait to pop in. ‘It is what it is’ are hosting a pop up record store focusing solely on Brighton based musicians. Here’s the description from their Facebook Event page: “A record store but selling music and merch from local bands. Anyone […]
Preview: The Local Record Store
This four track recording from Surrey based singer Adam Wedd stamps his authority on folk music. This is an EP you will want to stick on whilst delicately running your fingers through the hair of your partner as you share an intimate kiss. A bold claim right? Well I will test […]
Adam Wedd – The Art of Interruption EP
Good Friday lived up to its name at Green Door Store, and the fact the show was free made it even more value for money. I have a lot of fond memories of Green Door Store, it’s the location of the first proper Art Noise event, and that show (back in […]
Review: Echoic + Them The Sky + Cousin Avi ...
Whoever said ‘print is dead’ never stepped in to Magazine Brighton. The small independent store situated on Trafalgar Street in the North Laines is a celebration of good old fashioned printed copy. Every cover is a work of art in itself and the store itself feels more like a gallery […]
Retail Therapy: Magazine Brighton
Brighton is known for showcasing excellent bands and the Green Door Store has become a bit of a mecca for such talents. This one is completely free, making it the best value Good Friday event you could go to.