The Cold Stares come to Southampton next month

Image: Alex Morgan. The Cold Stares, known for their blend of blues-rock, release their seventh studio album, ‘The Southern’ on September 6th via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album is a reflection of their heritage. “When it came time to record...

Gracie Abrams Southampton tickets go on sale

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Gracie Abrams has today released her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Secret of Us. She is playing a small number of record store ‘outstore’ events, and will be coming to Southampton’s 1865 on July 14th. The Secret of Us features Gracie’s new single “Close To You,” which she...

Millie Manders and the Shutup come to Southampton this autumn

Millie Manders and the Shutup have announced details of an autumn tour for their forthcoming sophomore album Wake up, Shut Up, Work – the eagerly awaited follow up to their acclaimed debut Telling Truths, Breaking Ties – which will be released on 2 August. MMATSU are known for their...

Newton Faulkner comes to Southampton’s 1865 next month

Newton Faulkner is embarking on a new UK tour this spring, bringing him to Southampton’s 1865 in May. Kicking off with an appearance at Liverpool’s Hangar 34 on 27th April, the ‘Feels Like Home Tour 2’ will see the Reigate singer-songwriter taking in shows all across England. Newton Faulkner...

Southampton April gig guide

By Vicky Greer.   With Glastonbury’s lineup finally revealed, everyone’s looking straight ahead to festival season. But there’s still a solid few months left to enjoy local gigs before we get there, and it’s a good time to reflect on the grassroots venues that allow us to have festivals like...

Kira Mac come to Southampton in the spring

Image by Will Carter. British rock band Kira Mac have announced a 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour, bringing them to the 1865, Southampton, in May. The UK tour starts Thursday April 25th at Leeds Brudenell Social Club and ends at the Stoke Underground on Saturday May 11th. Kira Mac fuse of old-school rock with contemporary...

Review: Lime Cordiale at The 1865, Southampton

by Anita Foxall. “You want some?” You most definitely want some (or a lot) of Lime Cordiale. They were nothing less than a powerful explosion of colour and sound invading  The 1865, Southampton, last night (9 September). Lime Cordiale were certainly as refreshing as their name suggests. Their charisma...