Brighton Gig Reviews

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds live review – Hammersmith Apollo May 9th 2008

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Live review of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2008 with photos and video footage. Hove resident Nick played one of his rare UK dates this month…”This is clearly one of the best live bands around, perhaps this just wasn’t the best tour to see them for the first time”.

Late of the Pier live review – Brighton Barfly April 9th 2008

Friday, May 9th, 2008

A gig review of Late of the Pier, electro teenage sensations who played the Brighton Barfly when the Levis Ones to Watch tour came to town. Not as good live as they are on record, but if you like MGMT, Metronomy or Hadouken! and 80’s synths you’ll find this band interesting. Videos, photos and more info on the band follow.

The Crucible live review

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

A live review of The Crucible, who played the Pressure Point Brighton…”This band has an awesome sound…you have to be there to truly experience how massive it is!”. The Crucible are a local band, and it seems like they are well worth some attention. Thanks to our guest reviewer Sally Veness for this one.

Matt Bauer live review

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Review of a Matt Bauer gig recorded for the Simple Folk radio show. Matt’s new album features Jolie Holland of the Be Good Tanya’s and his music is a little like Iron and Wine and Calexico. Read the review, and find out more about this talented singer songwriter from Brooklyn.

Low live review – St Georges Church Brighton 2008

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

A review of the Low gig at St Georges Church, along with photos and videos from the night plus a full length gig. Mormons performing slow-core rock in a local church, an ideal night for anyone…”The venue lent itself perfectly to this band, you couldn’t wish for a better setting”.

Efterklang live review – Pressure Point Brighton 2008

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Review of Efterklang’s superb gig at The Pressure Point in Brighton. “A great night, thanks to great music, and more importantly a fantastic attitude from both the band and the audience. Shame about the venue.”

Droptear Modelmaker and Wobbly Squadron gig review

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

2 great local bands, Droptear Modelmaker and Wobbly Squadron, who played a free gig at a local pub and managed to outdo many bands who charge you loads to see live.

Rough Trade unsigned bands night at The Brighton Coalition

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Reviews of Rob the Rich, Droptear Modelmaker, The Defenders and Storm Engine. All unsigned bands performing at the Rough Trade unsigned night at new venue The Brighton Coalition.

Black Dice live review – Audio March 2008

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Live review of the Brooklyn based Black Dice gig at Audio, Brighton. “You have to work at this band, or simply let the noise wash over you, its like nothing you’ll hear anywhere else.”

Orchid Trip live review

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Review of Brighton based Eastern European/UK crossover punk rock grunge band Orchid Trip. Their new album was produced by Steve Albini don’t you know!