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When last years’ Punk by the Sea festival collapsed less than halfway through, the Milton Arms stepped in and along with new promoters, local bands and the power of the internet something special was created – after all, it’s not … Continue reading →

Opening the evening was Dave McPherson, frontman from the rock band InMe – although this performance was about his solo work as a more traditional singer songwriter and showcasing his powerful voice and wonderful guitar playing. There was only the … Continue reading →

It was main support Current Swell’s first performance in the UK having travelled over from Canada bringing their blend of acoustic folk/blues, which along with the combination of rough and smooth vocals provided courtesy of Davers Lang and Scott Stanton, were … Continue reading →

SHOOTING FISH Upon arrival at the Barn local act Shooting Fish were already on stage, blasting they’re way through a punk version of Don Henley’s classic “Boys of Summer” – a track I’ve heard other so called punk bands attempt, … Continue reading →

The Japanese musical explosion that is Bo Ningen have fast become fans of Pie & Vinyl having headlined the stage curated by everyone’s favourite Pie (& Vinyl) café at last year’s Southsea Fest so it was good to see the band … Continue reading →

The atmosphere tonight transformed into that of a festival tent with a couple of old school fans standing on top of the audience, several hands holding them aloft whilst they danced to opening track “Wonderful Way to Go” and it … Continue reading →

With minimal equipment on stage conversations amongst the audience soon led to the distinct lack of a drum kit (due to Zach Hill’s absence), resulting in Death Grips being down to just the two members for their UK tour. The … Continue reading →

Local support Noyo Mathis were given a warm reception as they came on stage at the Wedge and rightly so for live their well-crafted songs aren’t really sounding like anyone else in the Portsmouth scene at the moment, but at … Continue reading →