Freak Power Freak Power was a band founded by bassist Norman Cook (later to become known as Fatboy Slim), Ashley Slater (the trombonist with the anarchic British jazz big band Loose Tubes), and vocalist Jesse Graham, also known as “the Bass Cadet.” Their music was a mix of acid jazz […]

Freak Power: LIVE! Tune in on Brighton seafront

If you thought that punk, rock n roll was dead, the Healthy Junkies will prove you wrong! Its alive and kicking! Healthy Junkies Parisian Lead singer Nina Courson met British guitarist Phil Honey-Jones in 2009, both of them were in separate bands at the time. It wasn’t long before ideas […]

Keeping Fit with The Healthy Junkies

Scene Sussex – catches up with Brightons own Ice Cream Man – Free download albums, blogs and radio show! Scroll down for the link – but please have a read! Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More FREE album compilation, over 100 bands featured! He’s gonna bubblegum your veins! The […]

Ice Cream Man Power Pop: FREE album

Who Killed Nancy Johnson? The best live UK band you haven’t seen yet! Who Killed Nancy Johnson? are a​ ​high-energy and heavy ​pop-​punk band whose influences include The Stooges, The Ruts, Buzzcocks, The Rezillos, Alkaline Trio, Tsar, Ash, Lit, Rival Schools, The Drills, 3 Colours Red, Weezer, Sabbath. The songs […]

Question: Who Killed Nancy Johnson?

Kurt Baker Combo: A teaspoon of Elvis Costello, a half pint of Paul McCartney, a gallon of Joey Ramone and just a dash of Rick Nielsen…put it in your nose, mouth or oven on a Saturday night. By 2AM you’ll have something resembling the likes of Kurt Baker Combo. Repeat […]

Kurt Baker Combo: How they tore up Brighton!

SHAM 69 are back! Last time the SHAM 69 guys dropped into Brighton I cheekily asked they not leave it so long ’till they come back! That wish was answered – almost a year to the day, Mr Pursey led the band back out onto the stage of Concorde 2. […]

The ’69 boys visit the seaside! SHAM 69 are back!

Originally paying his dues as a member of US punk band The Loved Ones, supporting the likes of NOFX and The Bouncing Souls along the way, Dave Hause hasn’t stopped touring in his solo form either. He released his first solo album Resolutions in 2011 on Xtra Mile, and has […]

Dave Hause & The Mermaid diving into Brighton

Gogol Bordello has spent over a decade electrifying audiences the world over with its internationally acclaimed gypsy-punk sound. Tonight it was Brightons turn to see the band back in a show at the Brighton Dome. A touring force, the band averages 200+ shows each year in locales across the U.S., […]

Gogol Bordello brings it to Brighton

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Dirt Royal Tonight was a triple band night and first off was Brightons own, awesome Dirt Royal. Brighton, you have to look after these guys – go see them play. They will have your foot tapping, they will put a smile on your face and fill you head with some […]

Dirt Royal – Criminal Mind kicking it at Concorde 2

A Priscillas gig is always hugely entertaining. Their sets will whisk you back in time with a tint of rock n roll, 60s fun and 70’s punk, always full of energy and and an altogether stunning array of finely tuned pop, all delivered with verve and a dash of feisty […]

The Priscillas – The girls were back in town!

Scene Sussex: Brighton Pride 2016
Looking Back: 2016 Brighton Pride A spectacular two day event, the 2016 Brighton Pride saw St James Street and the city’s iconic seafront Marine Parade closed to traffic for the second year running as tens of thousands of people came together to celebrate at the UK’s most spectacular weekend Pride event. […]

Looking Back: Brighton Pride 2016 (part 2)

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Brighton PRIDE 2016 – Part 1 Armed with more wristbands than I could possible count and a fully loaded camera and capture cards, I set off for Preston Park. When you have finished here – don’t forget to read Part 2 of my look at Brighton Pride 2016 A very […]

Looking Back: Brighton Pride 2016 (part 1)