JC Stewart at Southampton’s Heartbreakers this month

This month sees JC Stewart hit Southampton’s Heartbreakers on May 14. John Callum, aka ‘JC’ Stewart, has packed a lot into his 27 years. A self-released single when he was 18. A record deal with Warner Music, signed after an old-fashioned bidding war, when he was 21. A Number...

Review: Dilettante, Heartbreakers, Southampton

By Darren Grayer.    Francesca Pidgeon is probably known best for her work as multi-instrumentalist in BC Camplight’s excellent backing band.  Her own band, Dilettante, arrive at Heartbreakers in Southampton for a second visit (18/3/25), having jetted back to these shores less than 24 hours previous after playing at...

Review: Coldwave at Heartbreakers, Southampton

By Dan O’Farrell. A Monday night in Southampton might not be the most inspiringly rock ‘n’ roll stop on any Australian band’s tour itinerary, but Adelaide’s Coldwave made the stage their own last night (3/3/25) with a jaw-dropping display of musical intensity that left the gathered music-obsessives feeling both...

Review: C Duncan – Heartbreakers, Southampton

By Darren Grayer.  C Duncan burst onto the music scene in 2015, with his Mercury Prize nominated debut album, Architect. He is classically trained as a musician, as are his mother and father, who both feature as backing musicians on some of his music, which I would describe as...

Southampton gig guide: February

By Vicky Greer. Live music is the perfect escapism. Not long ago, I was out in the wind and the cold on my way to Vinilo Record Store to see DITZ’s instore. My shoes we soaked through, and if I’m honest, I did consider packing it all in and...

Southampton January gig guide 

By Vicky Greer. You’ve had your festive break to rest up and heal from any lingering hangovers – it’s time to get 2025 off to a banging start with some high-energy gigs across the city. This month, the winter hibernation period is going on a little longer than usual,...