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mINtSOUTH Writers’ Highlights of 2011 & Tips for 2012
2011 was a great year for new music – personally, there was so much good stuff I literally couldn’t keep up. We asked a few of our writers to put together a few words on their new music highlights of 2011. We also asked them for their top tips for 2012. Joel Ransom (Express FM) [...]
The Christmas Party season truly begins tonight
The Christmas Party season kicks off tonight in legendary fashion and those of us in Southampton are spoilt for choice with three shows that are difficult to choose between. First up at The Joiners, sees the Grey Matter club night return for a one-off Christmas Party. After a 4 year absence, it’s where friendships were made, [...]
Review: WOLFE, The Dead Rabbits and more at Hamptons
It was always going to be a fairly carnivorous evening with double headline acts ‘Wolfe’ & ‘Dead Rabbits’. As if the animalistic urge wasn’t enough a passer-by even brought in their dog who slowly became a mascot for the crowd. There was a wave of anticipation as to whether Adam Rooke would make an appearance, [...]
Delays play career-spanning set at homecoming show in Southampton
Delays played a career spanning set on Saturday (October 16th) at a homecoming gig at Southampton University. Taking to the stage just after 10pm, the band played for over an hour to a packed crowd who lapped up every song, warming up a very chilly evening, eventually turning it into a sweatbox. Â All the hits [...]
In Pictures: Delays, BirdPen + MonPop
Delays homecoming show at Southampton University, with support from Southampton bands BirdPen and Montage Populaire. October 16th 2010.
Delays set for hometown gig
Southampton’s finest, Delays, are rounding off their latest tour this weekend (Saturday 16th October) with a return to Southampton University. The gig sees the band return home to end the 11 date tour which has seen them showcasing songs from latest album “Star Tiger Star Ariel” which was released in June. By all accounts, they’ve [...]