ISSUE 4 29 MAY - 4 JUNE 2018
MUSIC NEWS
The latest from The Kooks, Love Supreme, Passenger and more
GIG LISTINGS Our recommended listings of gigs in Brighton
NILUFER YANYA We talk art, writing, refugees and her musical background
LIVE & ALBUM REVIEWS From The Magic Numbers, Father John Misty, Courtney Barnett, Poly-Math and more
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM
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THE GREAT ESCAPE Our reviewers were out in force for this year’s festival and we’ve got the lowdown from a great weekend of new music
NEWS
CEO: Frank Sansom
Local releases and more news from the city’s music scene
ALBUMS Check out the latest album releases
BRINGING THE ARTISTS CLOSER TO YOU...
EDITOR: Daniel White
LISTINGS
PRODUCTION: Adam Kidd Jonski Mason
Our recommended listings of this week’s gigs across the city
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DIZZY FAE COVER SHOT: Ben Walker PHOTOGRAPHY: Jamie MacMillan Andrew Whitton
LIVE REVIEWS Poly-Math, Amber Run, The Magic Numbers, Problems in Brighton and more feature in this week’s reviews
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OUT OF TOWN
NILUFER YANYA
Our favourite upcoming gigs outside of Brighton
We chatted to Nilufer Yanya about her musical background and love of art
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CONTRIBUTORS: Jeff Hemmings Iain Lauder Ben Noble Liam McMillen Christian Middleton Kelly Westlake Paul Hill Tom Churchill Dan Whitehouse
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RADIO
NEWS
Jeff Hemmings Mon/Wed
Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, follows up his 2017 album The Boy Who Cried Wolf with his first release of 2018, ‘Hell or High Water’. “I’m so happy to finally get it out into the world. I’m very proud of this one,” he said. Love Supreme Jazz Festival has announced that Craig Charles, Henry Wu, Eric Lau, Vintage Remix and Tru Thoughts will be at the 2018 afterparties as well as what day each artist is playing on the three main stages.
Tuesday: Interviews with Yazmin Lacey and Bully Wednesday: Interviews with Underwater Boys and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
The Kooks return with new music
Former Brighton residents The Kooks have released two new songs, ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’, alongside details of their fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine, to be released 31st August. Discussing the album’s creation, lead singer Luke Pritchard says, “This one was about defining who we are. I really went on a mission to write the best songs I’d ever written before. I stewed over every word. It had to be our Rubber Soul, Lola, Definitely Maybe. Proper British lineage.”
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Don Broco’s third album Technology signalled a huge leap forward for the band, with one eye seemingly on big stadium rock territory. We chat to the group before their performance at Download Festival in June.
Seemingly on permanent hiatus since 2007, Hell Is For Heroes have returned for a massive show at Download and appear in Brighton the night before. We’ll be talking to them in preparation for a thundering show at Concorde 2.
DON’T MISS: PICK OF THE WEEK
Jack White is officially coming to Brighton as part of a UK tour, at the Brighton Centre, 16th October, in support of his latest album, Boarding House Reach. White recently banned phones at his gigs so don’t get caught out. London’s Ezra Collective have just released the stunning single ‘Mace Windu Riddim’, alongside news that the band have also announced a seven date 2018 UK headline tour, including Brighton’s Patterns, 14th November.
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Utopia All-Dayer - Green Door Store - Sat 9th June All day festivals seem to be in this year and that’s a good thing in my book. If you like a good solid eight hours of music then it’s well worth checking out Utopia’s great line-up for their show in June. Headlined by TOY, along with FEWS, Is Bliss, and Bad Nerves there will also be Brighton regulars Atlas Wynd, Strange Cages, SKiNNY MiLK, Buddha Blood and Sun Scream. For more information visit Brightonsfinest.com/listings
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MAIN STAGE EARTH WIND & FIRE GEORGE CLINTON PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC
MR JUKES • SONGHOY BLUES PP ARNOLD • MF ROBOTS
TOM MISCH • CURTIS HARDING JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET NATALIE WILLIAMS SOUL FAMILY
BIG TOP PHAROAH SANDERS
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LALAH HATHAWAY • TONY ALLEN CHRIS DAVE & THE DRUMHEDZ DWIGHT TRIBLE & THE GONDWANA ORCHESTRA ORPHY ROBINSON ALLSTARS
MAVIS STAPLES ZAKIR HUSSAIN, CHRIS POTTER, DAVE HOLLAND NIK BÄRTSCH’S RONIN • YAZZ AHMED • IAN SHAW
THE ARENA PORTICO QUARTET
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EZRA COLLECTIVE • NUBYA GARCIA • HAILEY TUCK ALFA MIST • ROHEY • BARNEY ARTIST LEO RICHARDSON
KEYON HARROLD • MOSES BOYD EXODUS DENYS BAPTISTE “LATE TRANE” • ZARA MCFARLANE TAL GAMLIELI TRIO • OSCAR JEROME SAMUEL EAGLES’ SPIRIT
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B A N D S TA N D 3 LITTLE BIRDS • BRIGHTON JAZZ SCHOOL CHARLOTTE GLASSON • GIWHA AND THE 1618 JONNY MANSFIELD’S ELFTET • PAUL RICHARDS PETE HILL QUINTET • PETER FRAIZE QUARTET RORY INGHAM • ROY HILTON CELEBRATES BLUENOTE • SEN3 • SONNYMOON FOR 3 TOMORROW’S WARRIORS FEMALE FRONTLINE WHERE PATHWAYS MEET
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GIG LISTINGS Brighton Dome The Shires Saturday 9th June Tickets: £25.50 Presented by SJM Promotions
Komedia Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer Sunday 3rd June Tickets: £10 Presented by Brighton Fringe The Shacks Tuesday 5th June Tickets: £7 Presented by Lout Promotions Dawn Penn Tuesday 5th June Tickets: £15.50 Presented by Global Beats Martin Carthy Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £17 Femi & The In Rhythms Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £12.50 Presented by Joyful Noise Productions Laura Veirs Monday 11th June Tickets: £18.50 Presented by Melting Vinyl Lindi Ortega Tuesday 12th june Tickets: £16 Presented by One Inch Badge Mt. Desolation Wednesday 13th June Tickets: £13.50 Presented by SJM Concerts
The Brunswick Gil Landry Tuesday 5th June Tickets: £10 Presented by Lout Promotions
St George’s Church Julie Byrne Saturday 9th June Tickets: £18 Presented by Neat Neat Neat
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PREVIEWS The Hope & Ruin Loma Thursday 30th May Tickets: £10 Presented by One Inch Badge Wussy Friday 1st June Tickets: £11 Presented by Love Thy Neighbour Thee Hypnotics Sunday 3rd June Tickets: £14 Presented by Lout Promotions Drahla Tuesday 5th June Tickets: £6.90 Presented by One Inch Badge
Beth Ditto - Concorde 2 Thursday 31st May 2018 A real icon in the truest sense of the word, Beth Ditto at Concorde 2 is going to be sensational. After 17 years with Gossip, Beth Ditto finally took the plunge as a solo artist last year with Fake Sugar. Continuing her intrinsic balancing act of making punk music that you can dance to, it showcased an increasingly mature outlook on life. We cannot wait for this one.
Reminders Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £4.40 Presented by The Hope & Ruin Big Boss Man Friday 8th June Tickets: £6 OTD Presented by Acid Box Warmduscher Saturday 9th June Tickets: £8.05 Presented by One Inch Badge Pink Narcissus Monday 11th June Tickets: £4 OTD Presented by Bouncing Skull
Patti Smith and Her Band - Brighton Dome - Saturday 2nd June An art-punk legend, Patti Smith’s 1975 debut Horses still stands as one of the finest rock albums ever created. She’s also collaborated with many of the major artists of the music and creative world. Artists like Smith have soundtracked our lives and our worlds, and this will be a chance to witness first-hand one of the all time greats alongside her band.
Cape Cub Friday 15th June Tickets: £7 Presented by CloseUp Promotions
Latest Music Bar Scott Lavene Tuesday 29th & Thursday 31st May Tickets: £6 Presented by Harry Farmer
Patterns Fennesz Friday 1st June Tickets: £16 Presented by Dictionary Pudding
Ty Segall - Concorde 2 Monday 4th June 2018 2018 was kickstarted in tremendous fashion with Ty Segall’s tenth studio album, Freedom’s Goblin, a terrifically broad record with tonnes of scope. Now, with a remarkable amount of material to choose from, he’s playing Brighton’s Concorde 2. It’s not often that Segall tours, and certainly not to our sunny shores, so take your chance while you can.
GIG LISTINGS Green Door Store Boudicca Tuesday 29th May Tickets: £5 OTD Presented by QM Records Fruit & Flowers Thursday 31st May Tickets: £5.50 Presented by Green Door Store Rival Consoles Monday 4th June Tickets: £11 Presented by Melting Vinyl Slowcoaches Tuesday 5th June Tickets: FREE Presented by Neat Neat Neat Commands Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £5 Presented by Scruff of the Neck FLOAT Friday 8th June Tickets: FREE Presented by Green Door Store Big Ups Wednesday 13th June Tickets: £9.90 Presented by Green Door Store Fruity Water + Fragile Creatures Friday 15th June Tickets: £TBA
The Haunt Rolo Tomassi Thursday 7th June Tickets: £10 Presented by Lout Promotions Waxahatchee Saturday 16th June Tickets: £12 Presented by Neat Neat Neat
PREVIEWS The Prince Albert The Scientists Sunday 3rd June Tickets: £16.50 The Vibrators Saturday 9th June Tickets: £8.80 Presented by Cheating Snake
Concorde 2 Giant Sand Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £20 Presented by AGMP The Sugarhill Gang Saturday 16th June Tickets: £17.50 Presented by Beatdown
Don Broco - Concorde 2 Tuesday 5th June 2018 Ahead of their slot at Download, Don Broco will be rolling into town for a warm-up show at Concorde 2 which is certain to blow the doors off the venue. This year’s Technology saw a huge advance in both their songwriting and in their sound and saw the Bedford band firmly pitch a tent in the territory of the biggest stadium rock bands out there.
The Beat starring Dave Wakeling Sunday 17th June Tickets: £18.50
Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar The Milk Friday 1st June Tickets: £16.50 Presented by The MJR Group Magic Wands Saturday 2nd June Tickets: £8.80 Presented by Acid Box Carcer City Sunday 3rd June Tickets: £8 Presented by Centuries
Hell Is For Heroes - Concorde 2 Thursday 7th June 2018 Another pre-Download show, post-hardcore band Hell Is For Heroes are here to take no prisoners in an explosive show at Concorde 2. Whether there will be any new music post-hiatus remains to be seen. However, what is of the upmost excitement is the fact that Hell Is For Heroes are back. For how long, who knows? Enjoy it while it lasts.
Bel Esprit Wednesday 6th June Tickets: £5.50 Presented by CloseUp Promotions Calva Louise Saturday 9th June Tickets: £5 OTD Presented by SB Live
Rostam Wednesday 13th June Tickets: £10 Presented by One Inch Badge
AJJ (Andrew Jackson Jihad) Friday 15th June Tickets: £11 Presented by Neat Neat Neat
Starcrawler Tuesday 19th June Tickets: £11.50 Presented by Lout Promotions
Courts Saturday 16th June Tickets: £11 Presented by CloseUp Promotions
Love Supreme Jazz Festival Glynde Place - 29th June - 1st July A veritable who’s who of the best jazz from the past and present, they follow 2017’s triumph with another cracking line-up featuring the same impressive spread of talent. Legendary names such as Earth Wind & Fire, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Steve Winwood, Tom Misch, Level 42, and Mavis Staples stand out, alongside the best up-and-coming jazz.
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BY BRIGHTONSFINEST TEAM To paraphrase that Marmite film classic, the streets were alive with the sound of music! Over three long days and nights, Brighton came alive as The Great Escape rolled into town representing countries all around the globe. The festival for new music saw over 500 acts playing in 40 odd venues. Yes, it was mad, but glorious. Brightonsfinest were out in force, documenting, commenting, and watching live music. So, brace yourself. If you were there, hopefully memories will be stirred. While, if you weren’t, dive into our thoughts about the state of new music.
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THURSDAY After the nightmare of last year’s weather, wasn’t it beautiful to see the sun shining gloriously for all three days of The Great Escape this year? It certainly made queuing to get into venues all the more easier. The queues started early this year, too, with my first act, Cardiff’s Boy Azooga. One of the biggest buzz bands of the festival, for sure, but to see queues along both pavements outside Latest Music Bar was a surprise. Nevertheless, the swarms of people
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who got there early were right: Boy Azooga are fantastic. Half art-rock and half a krautrock-influenced dynamo; the four-piece headed up by Davey Newington are a mightily impressive live set-up. Next-up was my first official taste of this year’s Beach venue with London two-piece Girlhood who, luckily, were made for the roaring sunshine with their late 90s hip-hop vibes. It seemed that all of the Australian acts were the ones to watch on Thursday, as The Faim then took over at Komedia, bringing a far more intense rock sound; vocalist Josh Raven is a performer like no other, throwing himself into the crowd and shifting his body in all kinds of bizarre fashions whilst not dropping a note. The final stop with the Australian groups was Haiku Hands, with their eclectic style, perfectly timed choreography and simple lack of adhering to norms making their sound truly unmistakable. Arguably one of, if not the, biggest set of Thursday
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came from former Brighton residents Dream Wife. I was very excited to see them, as were the swarms of people who crammed themselves into the Beach venue. They were simply phenomenal. After some fiery punk, it was time for some blazing beats from South London rapper Ms Banks over at The Fader’s East Wing stage. Her set was a triumph, showcasing her playful ability to fuse the worlds of UK hip-hop and r’n’b, as well as American trap influences.
FRIDAY Music starts early on the second day of The Great Escape and, by the time I arrived at The Richmond Pub for Strange Cages’ Deadbeat Disco Alt Escape All-Dayer, two acts had already performed. Underwater Boys were not long out of bed and took to the stage donning their pyjamas. A good look that suited the dreamy laid-back nature of their sound. Us early risers where treated to a frankly brilliant set by the five-piece, showing us that the Brighton band have far more than just the three great singles they already have online. An act on the festival bill that excited a lot of people was the young talents of Nilüfer Yanya, who played a captivating set at the Beach. The West London musician has carved out a unique sound for herself, using strains of soul, r’n’b, rock, and psychedelia to create a delicious guitar-driven concoction.
“The Great Escape really is a weekend not quite like any other.” Russia were the next country to tackle and Wet Red was the perfect act for the job. The group’s ‘Gaga-esque’ visuals and intensely punchy sound truly got the room moving and gave the day the first burst of extreme colour that it needed. As the queues for the beer tents in the beach area became longer and longer, Denzel Himself made for a terrific break to get out of the sun, capturing all gaze through his incredibly raw performance and pure madness as he bounds through the crowd in a fit of pure energy and rage, luckily not spilling anyone’s drinks. A far more tropical sound followed with Stereo Honey, whose colossal indie sound and exquisite vocals from Pete Restrick are truly a sight to behold. Great bands deserve a great venue, so I was delighted to see Superorganism were scheduled to play Friday evening at The Old Market. The crowd were ecstatic throughout the show and The Old Market was absolutely packed out, despite being one of the bigger venues on the bill.
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SATURDAY The Saturday this year was established as the championing of Brighton acts everywhere around the city, with the big hitters such as The Magic Gang and Demob Happy playing some of their biggest ever gigs. As the lack of sleep and two days of drinking began to catch up with me, Hero Fisher was the perfect way to start the last day of the festival. Performing a stripped back set at Queens Hotel, the crowd stood silently, listening to every last whisper of Fisher’s stunning vocals as they massaged the room. Next up were two of Brighton’s next big things, Thyla and FUR. Every time I see Thyla, who won the competition to open the Beach, they astound me: their propulsive postpunk sounds are remarkably huge and Millie Duthie’s voice has all the attributes to soundtrack many indie kid’s formative years in the future. Her’s have been stealing hearts for a couple of years now and their show at the St Mary’s Church for the Brightonsfinest Alternative Escape Showcase endeared them even more - despite my aching legs from all the walking and standing throughout the three days, you couldn’t help but bust a move to their addictive groove. I then ventured down to the Beach venue to catch one of Brighton’s favourites, Demob Happy. In celebratory mood, the three-piece blaze their way through a short but sweet set of highlights from their recent second album Holy Doom.
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My final act of the weekend was new found sensation Tom Grennan. After receiving so much attention, there was a lot of expectation riding on this set, but there was no disappointment to be found. Tom’s style of performing is on an entirely new level: he spins, kicks and thrusts himself around the stage like a madman whilst bringing his husky and infectious riffs along, I could think of no better way to end the festival and, by the response from the crowd, neither could they! All in all, this year was an undoubted success. With so much to enjoy, it’s a shame you can’t make it to everything but, of all the acts seen, To read the full in-depth review visit Brightonsfinest.com/TGE18
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LIVE REVIEWS
ALBUM REVIEWS Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer Out: 1st June 2018
Before their brand-new record, Outsiders, it had been four years since The Magic Numbers had toured or released an album. On the evidence of the packed-out crowd at The Old Market, excitement was palpable for their return. Starting with ‘Shotgun Wedding’ and ‘Ride Against the Wind’, there’s a difference in the style and sound of the band instantly. People only aware of their older material might be a little lost, but this feels like a new era for the band and it’s certainly an impressive one. The most important thing here though is, over a decade into their careers,this excellent foursome still look like they enjoy playing together. This was one to treasure.
Amber Run returned to live action in a special show at Green Door Store celebrating their new EP, The Assembly. This was a perfect night to show their focus and potential remains undimmed and, potentially, heralds a whole new era for the band.
It really was a shame that the rain came that day and was so persistent because it was a really strong line-up at St Ann’s Well Gardens Spring Festival. Hopefuly they can attract the same quality of bands next year and the weather is much kinder to them.
Problem in Brighton was David Shrigley’s attempt to use one stringed and home-made guitars, to impart a message about problems: big or small, economic or social, trivial problems that only concern the individual and those of our own making.
Playing at Brighton Electric strips back a layer of stage magic but this is even more dazzling, like seeing Poly-Math at home. None of it feels like performance either: they come on and tear into it like it’s nothing, this is the space their album was made in after all.
Read the full reviews at Brightonsfinest.com/live
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In a surprisingly rapid follow-up to Pure Comedy, Josh Tillman has thrust out a record that’s arguably his most concise to date. Leaving the outward looking meta analysis behind, he moved into a hotel for six weeks to gaze deeply inward at his struggling marriage while binging on drink and drugs. The results are a wild ride, sure, but still melodic as hell.
Hailing from just along the Crayola Lectern – coast in Worthing, Crayola Happy Endings Lectern is the brainchild Out: 1st June 2018 of psychedelic family man Chris Anderson, backed by musical friends including a couple of ex-Cardiacs. His mastery of the keys has been further distilled in this weird and whimsical collection of songs, which lose nothing through being a little more focussed and succinct than on the debut. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks –W Sparkle Hard Out: 18th May 2018
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks are out there painting middle America as a world that’s weird and wonderful in a way we might have forgotten about. This is a fantastic album, with staying power, that could act as a great starting point for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the works of this idiosyncratic genius and his sympathetic band. Dive in – you wont regret it!
The queen of observational slacker rock has taken a much darker turn on her second record. This is essentially Courtney Barnett versus her enemies, including her own mental health, but with a beautiful look at how art can help you. Barnett’s vulnerability, and the strength to turn them on their head, has just created one of the finest records of the year.
Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel Out: 18th May 2018
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NIGHTLIFE
OUT OF TOWN
Lenzman Friday 1st June Concorde 2 11pm - 4am
Vox Sound presents Techsplosion Friday 1st June Hideout, 11pm - 4am
Beans on Toast Thursday 31st May Rough Trade East, London, 6.45pm
LOMA Thursday 31st May The Lexington, London 7.30pm
DJ Q Friday 1st June The Arch 11pm - 4am
Eat Static (live) Friday 1st June Concorde 2 11pm-4am
Echo & The Bunnymen Friday 1st June Royal Albert Hall, London, 6.45pm
Seckou Keita Friday 1st June Secret Bow, London 7pm
Moscoman Saturday 2nd June Patterns 11pm-4am
Breakin Science Saturday 2nd June Concorde 2 11pm - 5am
Field Day Festival 2018 Fri 1st - Sat 2nd June Brockwell Park, Herne Hill 11am - 11.30pm
The National Saturday 2nd June Victoria Park, London 2pm
Riva Starr Saturday 2nd June The Arch 11pm - 5am
DJ Matchstick Saturday 2nd June Coalition 11pm - 5am
Goldie Saturday 2nd June BOXPARK Croydon 4pm
Nick Mulvey Saturday 2nd June Omeara, London 1pm
Full event listings at Brightonsfinest.com/listings
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Q&A
NILUFER YANYA With a place on the BBC Sound of 2018 poll to her name, a string of festivals and worldwide dates ahead of her, 22-yearold Nilufer Yanya is on the cusp of great things. She was in town for The Great Escape, so we caught up with her... What’s your musical background? I started writing when I was quite young, started playing guitar and then classical piano.
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How would you describe what you do? I don’t think you can really say the right thing. Nobody likes to be put in a box. But we’ve got guitars happening, and an indie-rock vibe, and a bit of a soul vibe too. I like songs that have stories and situations that you can almost catch, but you can’t quite ever catch properly. It’s more a vibe… a feeling.
through art. We like art and people like art, so it’s a good way to get to know people, and show solidarity with displaced refugee people. We’ve been working in Athens at the squats and camps. They’re from all over, although last couple of years they’ve been mainly from Africa and Afghanistan. Although in the past month or so, it’s been mainly Syrians arriving, as we know. It’s taken a turn for the worse. I can’t go this time around, but went in March. That was our fifth workshop that we did. The others are going back at end of May.
Tell me about Artists in Transit, the organisation... It’s about showing solidarity
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