On The Radar
The Argus has been profiling local music artists every week since September 2007 with the aim of putting the next generation of acts on the musical map.
In collaboration the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM), which runs three sites across Brighton and Hove, we will feature artists honing their craft at the college.
Their counterparts studying music journalism will tell you everything you need to know about them and where to see them perform.
Argus editor Mike Gilson said: “Every Friday in the paper and online we’ll be profiling new bands and singers and online we’ll be showcasing a brilliant video of new music.
“I hope you show support for the fantastic talent we have by joining us in this celebration.”
Latest music videos and interviews
Brighton based psych-punk band Scab Hand on embracing the past to make music
2:54pm Friday 22nd September 2017 Scab Hand are a Brighton based psych-punk band forged from the embers of The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster and Love Buzzard. Here they chat to Prentiss Mitchell about embracing the past and making use of it now, speedy recording processes, even speedier songs, and the Brighton music scene itself. Tara Matthews chats to Dove House frontman Jack Peacock
11:19am Friday 15th September 2017 Every week we showcase new talent making waves on the Brighton music scene. This week Tara Matthews chats to Jack Peacock, frontman of Dove House On the Radar: AMBR
12:33pm Friday 21st July 2017 Every week we interview the hottest new acts on the local scene in our On the Radar section. This week, Tara Matthews chats to singer-songwriter AMBR, real name Megan Farnfield, about fulfilling her dreams, being part of the Brighton music scene and how Cat Stevens played an unlikely role in her musical upbringing. On the Radar: Sabrina Gunston
1:32pm Friday 16th June 2017 This week LAURA TOMBOLANI speaks to SABRINA GUNSTON, who attends BIMM Brighton, about her new single and and her inspiration as a musician. Her new single High comes ahead of her upcoming EP launch party On The Radar: EdwardAlice
1:16pm Friday 7th April 2017 Every week we interview the hottest new bands on the scene in partnership with BIMM Brighton. This week, acoustic four-piece EdwardAlice speak to Oliver Barker about all things Brighton, music and plans for the future. They are definitely ones to watch if you like upbeat, feelgood music. On the Radar: Megan Lara Mae
1:07pm Friday 7th April 2017 Every week we interview the hottest new local bands and artists in association with BIMM Brighton. This week, Venita Cutler speaks to to singer-songwriter Megan Lara Mae about her time at BIMM and breaking through in a city with such a thriving music scene. Full Fat Light Bulb
11:42am Thursday 20th July 2017 Tom Craggs-Ward and Charlotte Haywood, lead singer and keyboardist with Full Fat Light Bulb, speak to Megan Thompson about their upcoming single and Brighton’s attitude towards new artists on the scene. On the Radar: Amelia Caesar-Homden
2:38pm Friday 20th January 2017 Amelia Bronger speaks to Brighton-based acoustic songwriter Amelia Caesar-Homden. Click here for more videos and interviews |
Music news
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner announces Brighton show
1:30pm Wednesday 15th January 2020 FANS of RuPaul’s Drag Race are in for a treat this March, when season nine champion Sasha Velour sashays into town. Eight of the biggest gigs coming to Brighton in 2020
11:00am Tuesday 31st December 2019 Cliff Richard Amy Winehouse’s old backing band set to perform in Brighton
11:00am Tuesday 10th December 2019 AMY Winehouse’s old backing band bring a live performance of her celebrated music to Brighton’s Concorde 2 on December 18. Jools Holland planning Brighton show
10:00am Thursday 5th December 2019 BBC mainstay and New Year’s Eve star Jools Holland will play the Brighton Centre next Saturday with his renowned Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. Michael Buble announces UK tour with Hove date
9:00am Tuesday 3rd December 2019 GLOBAL megastar Michael Bublé has announced a new UK tour - with a date in Hove. Up-and-coming Brighton band discuss their 'sexy fuzz pop'
9:00am Sunday 1st December 2019 BEACH Riot’s music has been described as Fuzz Pop, a term of the band’s own invention that refers to the heavy use of distortion pedals reminiscent of 90s grunge music, put alongside catchy songs with pop sensibilities. Nirvana and Queens of the Stone Age are clear influences Dido opens up ahead of her big performance
8:00am Saturday 30th November 2019 DIDO has brought us some of our most treasured love songs and has now released her first album in six years. Billy Ocean announces Brighton date on new tour
11:05am Friday 29th November 2019 BILLY Ocean has announced a Brighton date on his tour. Click here for more |
Latest reviews
Singer-songwriter just loves life on the road
8:00am Sunday 22nd December 2019 John Craigie is a travelling musician in the old mould. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has released ten albums in his 15-year career, including one of acoustic covers of Led Zeppelin songs. He prefers to record in the living room than the studio, and has been on the move for the past ten years. Popular Thai restaurant undergoes HUGE transformation
2:00pm Saturday 21st December 2019 A TOTAL of 1,620 pieces of gold leaf were used to create murals at a restaurant. Mark Steel is in town so don't miss out
11:00am Saturday 21st December 2019 NEXT year, Mark Steel will be performing in Haywards Heath. New restaurant gets Michelin star for 19-course menu - our VERDICT
10:00am Sunday 8th December 2019 When you pull into the gated entrance to Restaurant Interlude you immediately know you will be eating somewhere that very much looks the part. Click here for more | ||
