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Review: Munroe Effect at Wedgewood Rooms
In the final straight of their tour and with a debut album released, Munroe Effect returned to the Wedgewood Rooms for a homecoming show. Supporting Dananananakroyd, the boys definitely kicked things up a gear after a really good opening set…
Review: Pixie Lott – Young Foolish Happy
Two years after her first release, Pixie Lott is back with new album Young Foolish Happy, ready to reclaim her place at the top of the British pop scene after a year in America. Sadly there’s no ‘Boys and Girls’…
Review: Ben Marwood, Edge of the Wedge
The latest act to grace the stage of the Edge of Wedge in Southsea is flourishing singer/ songwriter Ben Marwood. Originating from Reading, he has been on tour at venues across the country whilst also juggling a day job – although to hear him play, it’s clear to see where his passion truly lies.
DVD release round-up
Christmas is fast approaching and DVDs are a crowd pleaser so here’s a few out now that are guaranteed to be appreciated stocking fillers.
Film: Paranormal Activity 3
This year’s Halloween has seen a string of horror movie releases including Demons Never Die, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and Paranormal Activity 3. While Demons Never Die has failed to deliver the shivers, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark has been praised for its classic horror themes.
Tintin comes to the big screen
Since 1929 Tintin has been embraced and enjoyed by millions worldwide in over eighty different languages, and Stephen Spielberg and Peter Jackson’s latest offering will share this lovable character and his faithful canine companion Snowy with a whole new generation.
Singles Round-Up
Atlas Sound -‘Lightworks’ Rachel Hughes ‘Lightworks’, Atlas Sound’s new single taken from their third album, continues the mellow vibe Bradford Cox tends to create. The song is enjoyable after a few listens, but without much change in tempo or lyrics, these four…
Review: The Best of Ash – Ash
Ash, quietly working hard since 1992 to achieve two #1 albums and eighteen top 40 hits, have finally released The Best of Ash, reminding us why the band has been enjoyed over the years but never achieved great success.
Review: Bury Tomorrow, Southampton Joiners
The feeling of announcing a hometown show at a 600 person capacity venue must be difficult. Then adding one of today’s most promising metal acts to support really highlights Bury Tomorrow’s intent to smash Southampton.
Guillemots? More like Guillenots
There’s little worse when going to see a band than when they appear to have forgotten the reason they are successful in the first place. This was the case as Guillemots (aka ‘Fyfe Dangerfield and his backing band’, or ‘the guy who sung the Billy Joel cover on last year’s John Lewis advert, and his backing band’) kicked off their tour at the Wedgewood Rooms.