REVIEW: King Charles - The Cellar, Southampton

by Matt Richardson 14. June 2012 00:29
I've known about King Charles for a good couple of years now - ever since 'Love Lust' went massive in the blogosphere, and since then I've been eager to hear exactly what a full album of Charles' work would sound like. With LoveBlood being released just a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised to se... [More]

REVIEW: The Heartbreaks - The Joiners, Southampton

by Matt Richardson 9. May 2012 14:08
As a music listener, I've been interested in The Heartbreaks ' music for quite some time, and I eventually managed to catch them live for the first time two weeks ago when they arrived at Rough Trade East in their big 'Funtimes' red bus for Record Store Day. Straight after their three song acousti... [More]

Ben Howard announces his biggest UK tour to date!

by Matt Richardson 6. February 2012 17:34
Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of his biggest UK and Ireland tour for later this year. With a completely sold out February UK tour scheduled to kick off next week, the Autumn tour will be the perfect way for Ben to finish off an amazing year he will undoubtedly have. The new tour ... [More]

REVIEW: Noah And The Whale - Southampton Guildhall

by Matt Richardson 28. October 2011 10:53
Noah And The Whale , a band who's popularity has gone off the charts in the last year are playing the sold out Southampton Guildhall for the first time. As the gig had been postponed for four nights, the crowd are even more eager than usual for the band to take to the stage, and it's lucky ... [More]

REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich - The Talking Heads, Southampton

by Matt Richardson 25. October 2011 00:08
Benjamin Francis Leftwich is playing to a sold out crowd at The Talking Heads in Southampton tonight. The 260 capacity venue is packed to the rafters, and the whole crowd are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Mr Leftwich to the stage. At 10pm, Ben Leftwich takes to the stage, much t... [More]

FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Underage Festival 2011, Victoria Park, 5th August 2011

by Matt Richardson 8. August 2011 12:17
It's 11am on a Friday morning, and I'm travelling on the London Underground on the Central Line from Bank to Mile End, a journey which would usually be deserted at a time like this. Not today however. Today, my carriage is full of teenagers who are all heading the same way. Some give others the ... [More]

Win a dream job in indie club Propaganda’s Australian venue!

by Matt Richardson 4. August 2011 20:10
UK’S BIGGEST INDIE CLUB NIGHT LAUNCHES COMPETITION TO WIN DREAM JOB IN THEIR AUSTRALIAN VENUE   Entrants asked, can you spread the Propaganda for the chance of a lifetime?   For those who love music, love clubbing and love socialising, the UK’s biggest indie club night are offering t... [More]

PREVIEW: Underage Festival

by Matt Richardson 4. August 2011 12:03
Tomorrow sees the return of the fifth Underage Festival, where 10,000 13-17 year olds will descend on London's Victoria Park to catch some of the year's most popular festival acts and newest talent. GigJunkie will be covering the event all day, and bringing you a photo blog and full review after t... [More]

REVIEW: The Pigeon Detectives @ Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms - 9th April 2011

by Matt Richardson 10. April 2011 19:07
    Hot off the release of their third album 'Up, Guards, And At 'Em!', The Pigeon Detectives have sold out Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms. Known for their energetic performances and crowd, the Pigeons are half way through their Spring UK Tour. The album has been released for six days, giv... [More]

The Pigeon Detectives - Up, Guards And At 'Em! Review

by Matt Richardson 31. March 2011 22:29
The Pigeon Detectives - loud, Leeds-based rock music. They've played in all corners of the UK, and, following their previous two albums, and a year-long hiatus, you can tell that they've grown musically. 'Up, Guards And At 'Em' was recorded in New York, a change of scenery from Leeds and London, a... [More]

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