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Good Neighbours Close Adolescence Tour with Feel-Good Finale in Portsmouth

April 29, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

I attended the final sold-out UK show of Good Neighbours’ Adolescence Tour, performed by duo Scott and Oli. This was also my first visit to Kola, a newer venue tucked away in Central Southsea, Portsmouth — just a short stroll from the beach. It’s a charming, intimate space, and on

Blossoms at The Portsmouth Guildhall

March 5, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The backend of 2024 saw Stockport indie favourites Blossoms embark on their ‘Gary’ album tour, delivering a captivating performance at Portsmouth’s iconic Guildhall in November. Opening with the fan-favorite ‘Your Girlfriend’, the five-piece immediately set the tone for the night. Their setlist was a well-balanced mix of beloved classics from

Review: Sea Power at The Brighton Dome

June 6, 2024 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Heading back to the Brighton Dome for the first time in a number of years; this is the most recent significant renovation of the historic music venue, which makes up part of the “Royal Pavilion Estate” regeneration project. This project, undertaken in phases, aims to restore and enhance the historic

High Vis @ Islington Assembly Hall, London

October 29, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Scurrying through the doors, straight to the merch stand, I couldn’t help but think what an odd venue Islington Assembly Hall is for a night of hardcore (the punk kind, not happy). With its Grade II listed status and coat of arms bearing the Latin “Dues per Omnia” staring at

Nile Rodgers at Broadlands Estate, Hampshire

July 14, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

This was one unforgettable experience! Nile Rodgers, the legendary musician, producer, and composer, proved once again why he is a true icon of the music industry. From the moment Nile Rodgers stepped on stage, the atmosphere was electric. The crowd erupted with excitement as he effortlessly strummed his famous disco

Porridge Radio at The 1865, Southampton

November 8, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Ambitious Brighton-based indie outfit Porridge Radio have made their presence firmly recognised in the UK as well as across the pond in the US in recent years and especially following the release of their third album ‘Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky’. Coming up through the DIY scene, securing

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

November 1, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

On a quiet weeknight at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms saw US band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) start the UK leg of their tour for their newly released eighth studio record ‘Let It Be Blue’. Despite the lack of attendance at the venue the band brought huge energy to the small, independent

Glass Animals Back on UK Tour!

November 24, 2021 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The Oxfordshire four-piece released their third studio album, ‘Dreamland’, midway through the pandemic in August of last year. Without the ability to tour, Glass Animals are catching up with lost time by finally showcasing their new music live. The release of the band’s main single from the record, ‘Heat Waves’, has

Tycho at Printworks, London

March 25, 2020 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The smooth organic sounds of Tycho echoed so sensually around London’s hottest art space. The San Fransisco based producer brought his enigmatic sounds as well as his live band to Printworks for another well-received European tour just days after dropping ‘Simulcast’, an instrumental version of his Grammy-nominated 2019 studio record

Jordan Rakei at The Roundhouse, London

October 28, 2019 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

With the release of his highly praised third album ‘Origin’ earlier this year Jordan Rakei has gone from strength to strength, and we were very lucky to catch his sold-out Roundhouse show on 18th October. This gig was the last show of his European tour and after a summer of

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