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Southampton’s Mr Tom to head out on tour
Mr Tom are a bunch of likely lads in their early twenties from the Southampton and Waterside Area. Formed two years ago, the band is fronted by Nick Crowe, with Steve Colver ‘The Revolver’ on lead guitar, Dom Andrews on bass, and Leeroy Marcer on drums. Characterised by upbeat melodies, witty lyrics, and catchy hooks; this [...]
The Cast of Cheers release video for début single
The hotly tipped The Cast of Cheers, who visit Southampton Joiners Arms on March 7th, have released their video for début single ”Family“. Their free album “Chariot”, which they recorded in 3 days, has racked up over 150,000 downloads on BandCamp, they got nominated at the Choice Music Awards and “Family”, which is released on February 20th on School Boy [...]
Dog Is Dead coming to Southampton
Following its debut last week on Huw Stephen’s show, Dog Is Dead are proud to announce details of their next single ‘Two Devils’ out on March 5th through Atlantic Records. Produced by David Kosten (who worked with them on prior releases as well as with Bat for Lashes and Everything Everything), Rob from the band commented, ‘Two [...]
review: Friendly Fires at Southampton Guildhall
Despite it being featured in a number of ‘album of the year’ lists this year, Friendly Fires’ second album Pala seemed to be an effortless repeat of their début until it’s played live… Chad Valley was the first support. Brushing away the winter chill with his shimmering summer synths, Hugo Manuel’s playful pop dance beats also erased [...]
First Blissfields Festival band applications open today
The hugely popular Road To Blissfields is returning this year and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Last years competition was held across three cities, but this year the search for talent will be spreading to Reading, Basingstoke and Brighton. Applications opened today (1st January 2012) and acts have until the [...]
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, [...]
Bad Manners confirmed for Christmas Joiners gig
Two tone ska heroes, Bad Manners, have been confirmed to play a rare intimate gig at The Joiners, Southampton on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26th). Expect to see all the classics such as My Girl Lollipop, Lip Up Fatty, Can Can, Special Brew and Walking In Sunshine as Buster Bloodvessel, and his legendary Bad Manners, help [...]
Review: Seán McGowan’s EP Launch at The Joiners
Sean McGowan and Dean Paul provide an exceptionally passionate performance at a packed out Joiners Arms.. It was a tad quiet when I arrived at The Joiners; this made me nervous for the lads as I wished badly for this to be an amazing night for them. I reminded myself that I was terribly keen…who [...]
Review: Marcus Foster at The Joiners
Last time Marcus Foster was at the Joiners the evenings were light, the temperatures were high and a full band came along and supported the solo artist. On this chilly and damp evening the scarves and gloves were out and the Joiners was our open fire playing host to Marcus Foster in a more stripped [...]
Review: Summer Camp at The Joiners
Blogosphere hype can be as much a curse as it can be promotional gold, and many a band have experienced the tightening of its noose around their neck as they’ve taken their unready, undeveloped act on the road. The London duo of Jermey Warmsley and Elizabeth Sankey are thankfully not one of these however, and [...]
Hawk Eyes EP released (and two Southampton dates confirmed)
The Mindhammers EP is Hawk Eyes‘ latest offering. A collection of new material that is positively alive with raucous energy and invention and a taste of what to expect in 2012 when then their new album drops. This is the band’s last release on Brew before they move on to their new home of Fierce [...]
Seán McGowan EP Launch tonight at The Joiners
Approaching the release of his début EP ‘McGovernment’ Seán McGowan is quickly becoming one of the most recognised and talked about acts in Southampton. At only 18 years old his lyrical content and experimental hooks are captivating audiences and building on his philosophy – This Is The Peoples Music. Already a prolific writer and performer [...]
Japanese Voyeurs latest single remixed by Clown from Slipknot
Japanese Voyeurs kick off their UK headline tour this week, with loads of fan designed posters peppering their Facebook page. To celebrate the dates, the band handed over their recent single ‘Cry Baby’ to Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan (Clown) – the result being a surprisingly industrial sounding remix. They hit The Joiners on October 21st. Listen to the remix [...]
Brigade’s last ever tour to call in at The Joiners
Brigade have been away working with the fan funded company ‘Pledge’ to fund and record their new album ‘Will Be Will Be’ which is out on the 21st November and are heading out on their final UK tour to promote it. The 9th November sees the band returning for the first time (and last time) [...]
Casiokids kick off November tour at The Joiners & free download
Ahead of their eagerly anticipated debut full-length UK release,‘Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen’ (set for January 2012 on Moshi Moshi Records), Norway’s CASIOKIDS have announced their brand new single ‘Det Haster!’ will be out on October 24th. Backed with a remix by Of Montreal, the single precedes a November UK tour. The original track ‘Det Haster!’ (meaning “it’s urgent”) is available to stream [...]
King Charles Announces Debut Album And UK Tour
King Charles announces his debut album for release in early 2012, with the first single ‘Bam Bam’ due out on 7th November through Island Records. He will embark on a full UK tour this October and November. King Charles is an extraordinary man. He doesn’t look like anyone you know, he doesn’t think like anyone [...]
Review: Marcus Foster at The Joiners
Indoor gig’s in the middle of the festival season are weird things, and when Marcus Foster comes blinking into the joiners, looking every bit the amalgamation of his hero’s, you can tell he thinks the same “This is the most bizarre show I think I’ve ever done, I actually feel really disorientated. We’ve done [...]
IS Tropical to kick off UK tour in Southampton
IS TROPICAL have announced dates for their UK headline tour this September, in support of their recent debut album “Native to” released in June this year on KITSUNÉ. Full dates: 20/09/2011 Southampton – Joiners 21/09/2011 Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach 23/09/2011 Nottingham – The Bodega Social Club 24/09/2011 Sheffield – The Harley 25/09/2011 Manchester – [...]
Thomas Tantrum’s new single is out now
Thomas Tantrum’s new single ‘Hot Hot Summer’ is OUT NOW on Stranger Records! In honour of its release, we’ve got a sublime, stripped back acoustic version for you, complete with a video made by the band themselves. Taken from their forthcoming album ‘Mad By Moonlight’ (which is out June 12th), ‘Hot Hot Summer’ is one [...]
Review: The Common, Lekuji, Dizraeli and the Small Gods
The Common graced the Joiners stage as first act tonight but brought with them an instant stage presence. The self-proclaimed ‘Geek-Hop’ outfit played their first opening song and caught the audience’s attention straight away. The ‘kids’ in front of me were looking at each other in amazement, nodding with agreement to singer Michael Brown’s lyrics [...]