Local four-piece, Magnolia, started the night off and were accompanied by an impressively large collective of family and friends. Looking very young and green they excelled in parts such as the Kravitz-esque guitar solos and thumping basslines, but overall don’t seem ready to be gigging yet. The lead singer’s voice sounded nasal and not quite […]
According to their website, the definition of this band’s name is an addiction to aural and visual stimulants, for which no cure is available. So, it’s reassuring to discover that four-piece Neon Vice live up to their seedy name and ambiguous song titles with real dirty rock. ‘Bring It All Down’ has an edgy opening […]
This show at The Talking Heads, Southampton, was a preparation for a Rat:Daddy tour of Holland. Neon Vice warmed up for R:D with a collection of rock songs that has firm roots in two decades of American stadium bands. The ability of these guys is unquestionable, with the guitar and bass being exceptionally good. The […]
Once more The Joiners, Southampton, played host to a leg of the Emergenza Battle of the Bands tour. These events are a unique experience cramming 7 bands into one night and always seeming to be a mixture of intensely powerful performances and intensely dull performances. Unfortunately for Tomb, they lead the second category thanks to […]