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Review: Spectral Park // The Art Club @ Lennons Nightclub 28th March 2014
On Friday night we headed down to Lennons Nightclub for the final SMILE show of 2014, Spectral Park supported by The Art Club. The Art Club took to the Lennons stage with a solid live sound and radiated a great … Continue reading
Review: Decaarta // Zoltar Speaks // Desolator @ The Hobbit 22nd March 2014
SMILEfest was given another dose of Metal this Saturday with a show in association with MARS, Solent’s very own Metal And Rock Society. With this the only show during SMILE taking place at Southamptons legendary pub The Hobbit, it was … Continue reading
SMILE Artist of the Day
THE ART CLUB The Art Club are a 4 piece, formed in 2012. The bands sound explores indie ideas, romantic thoughts and post punk elements. This unique amalgamation of sounds, subtly mirroring those of past acts, makes for an interesting … Continue reading
SMILE Artist of the Day
TWIN KIMBLE Having played their first gig in February this year, Twin Kimble are one of Southampton’s freshest acts. Harbouring strong, rolling bass lines and vocals that echo a collision of Jack White & Jake Bugg with subtle 80’s elements … Continue reading
Photos: Music Industries Conference Day 14th March 2014
Photos: Jodie-Mae Finch
SMILE Artist of the Day
GODARD Godard are a 3 piece pop punk influenced punk/hardcore band from the Isle of Wight. Their predominantly upbeat tracks contain all the ingredients to induce head bopping and the urge to singlong. Currently working on a split EP with … Continue reading
Review: Grove Street Families // Outsider // Coalition @ Avondale House 24th March 2014
Last night down at Avondales it was all kicking off for the Southampton hardcore scene in a free entry show hosted by second year music promotion students. With all three bands on the line up native to Southampton, the first … Continue reading
Pop Politics and Paddling Pools: Talking Image with Kate Head and Lauren Eva
A couple of weeks ago Southampton Solent University held the prestigious Music Industries Conference Day. Alongside Kerrang! Editor James McMahon, legendary A&R James Endeacott, and Marcus Russell, manager of Oasis, this year’s panellists included Kate Head, Lauren Eva and WIZ, … Continue reading
SMILE Artist of the Day
TARA DEANE Tara Deane is a acoustic singer songwriter. Her youthful lyrics, along with her fun and personable attitude make her a joy to listen to. FFO: Kate Nash, KT Tunstal, Lucy Spraggan For more information on Tara Deane visit: … Continue reading