Author: CM Kavanagh


  • The Edge’s Top Albums of 2017: The xx – I See You

    Released in January, this one has lasted to make it in at number 8.

  • A Letter to Carrie Fisher

    Ahead of her final appearance as Leia Organa, Carly-May pens a letter to the iconic actress and hero to many.

  • Review: The Front Bottoms – Going Grey

    They’re back, but how will the band’s new material match up to their signature sound?

  • “I must have known Mike about six years, probably only said a few sentences” – An Interview with Jack Williams and Josh Betteridge of Wild Front

    Jack and Josh from Wild Front took some time pre-gig to talk with us about houmous, touring in Ireland, and Christopher Walken.

  • This Month in Local Live Acts: December

    The final TMILLA of 2017 brings with it The Kooks, Creeper, and Yonaka!

  • “I do like to have a human feel, human error is a beautiful thing” – An interview with Børns

    Børns talked with us recently about his upcoming album, his style, and why children should be bored sometimes.

  • Nothing But Thieves Gig cancelled due to allegations of abuse

    The band also issued a statement in the wake of the allegations.

  • Review: Itch (The King Blues Unplugged) at The Joiners, Southampton

    The King Blues’ Itch was at The Joiners last week, and he was pretty fantastic.

  • Preview: The Kooks at Bournemouth International Centre

    The Kooks with DMA’s support are going on tour at the end of November, and stopping off in Bournemouth during it (01/12/2017).

  • “How else are you going to start a band unless you start asking?” – An interview with Jules Jackson of The Big Moon

    Jules from The Big Moon spoke with us during tour about forming the band, their Mercury Prize nomination, and New Music Friday.

  • “Moroccan topped houmous, I’m all about that life” – An Interview with George from Yonaka

    Yonaka talked with us before their gig at The Loft with Anteros and Stereo Honey about houmous (mainly), and female fronted bands.

  • Preview: Mark Thomas: A Show that Gambles on the Future at The Point, Eastleigh

    Activist and comedian Mark Thomas is coming to The Point, Eastleigh (07/11/2017).

  • “Any job you do has got to fit into your life” – An Interview with Rachel Stevens

    Our chat about past and present times resulted in some valuable life advice.

  • “You’ve got to know where the music is coming from to present something” – An Interview with Kris from New Kingston

    New Kingston talked with us after their set supporting The Skints about their upbringing and the New York music scene.