Matt Borucki, Music Editor
Gig Review: Bury Tomorrow, Southampton Joiners
It was clear to see that this show was as much about Bury Tomorrow as it was about headliners Of Mice & Men. Being Bury Tomorrow’s hometown, they were given an extended slot to get the crowd stoked for their…
The True Cost of Free Music
The music industry was recently hit with the news that iconic heavy metal label Roadrunner Records has shut its offices located in the UK, Germany, Canada and Australia, leaving the offices in the US unaffected. It was also announced that…
Book review: Hurricane Lane, Michelle Vinall
Knowing Michelle personally, it is obvious that art and drawing are her passions; and there couldn’t be a better way for her to share her talent than through her debut illustrative book Hurricane Lane. The book consists of 36 pages,…
Interview: Of Mice & Men
Southampton Joiners hosted California’s Of Mice & Men on Saturday 5th May, closing the UK headlining tour. Even though I was interrupting their dinner, Alan, Valentino and Austin were more than happy to have a chat with me. They were quick…
Gig Review: Of Mice & Men, Southampton Joiners
Not long after Bury Tomorrow blew the roof off Joiners, the intro music to Of Mice & Men’s set began, allowing them to enter the stage and explode rapidly into ‘Still Y’DG’n’. Austin Carlile’s screams were inevitably veracious, but it…
Preview: alternative festivals happening this summer
Slam Dunk Festival – Hatfield University – Sunday 27th May This year’s Slam Dunk festival takes place at Hatfield University on Sunday 27th May, and is headlined by Taking Back Sunday. With over 40 other bands playing including The Blackout,…
What’s hot and what’s not?
Hot Dark Shadows – Out now It’s been two whole years since our last Tim Burton delight of Alice In Wonderland, so this comedy-horror that looks similar in style to the aforementioned film has no doubt been long-awaited. Along with…
What’s hot and what’s not
What’s Hot Alkaline Trio – Portsmouth Pyramids Centre – 1st May Finally, the November 2011 rescheduled show is coming to Portsmouth. Injury caused the band to cancel the show last year, and with all the extra months to prepare, it…
Film Review: The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists
Aardman’s latest stop-motion animation film, The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists, hit the big screen right in time for the Easter school holidays. The swarm of children, however, should not put you off seeing it. It is fairly obvious…
Gig Review: Tantrum to Blind, Southampton Joiners
The first of three acts to support Scottish metal band Yashin was Swedish pop-punk outfit Tantrum to Blind. To make such a long trip for such a small slot seemed strange, but the crowd appreciated the effort the band had…