On 26 April 2024, Regent release their highly anticipated second ‘Beggars Belief’. The swift follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed ‘Just a Revolution’, the latest from the ascending Southampton indie-rock outfit finds them leading the charge with an album for the here and now. ‘Beggars Belief’ is a record of politics...
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Interview: Southampton singer/songwriter Welly on single Shopping and more
By Lewis Maclean. Southampton-born singer/songwriter – Welly (aka Elliott), is the frontman in a group – Welly – named after the main character (like Scooby Doo), but the other players are Joe and Matt on guitars, Jacob on bass, and Hannah on percussion/synthesisers. Welly no longer lives in/around Southampton...
Bastille on songwriting, being good allies and “the ‘eh, oh’ song”
by Sally Churchward. Being in a globally successful band and fame might seem synonymous. But for the members of Bastille there has always been a distinction, and they’ve worked hard to keep it that way. We’re chatting backstage at Victorious Festival. Later on they will headline at the Castle...
Bastille interview: songwriting, fame & being allies
by Sally Churchward. British band Bastille headlined at this year’s Victorious Festival in Southsea, before heading on tours of South America and Europe. They talked to Sally Churchward about avoiding fame, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, creativity and more. Being in a globally successful band and fame might seem...