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
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. First acts named for massive jazz music festival
12:00pm Thursday 28th November 2019 THE latest batch of headliners have been announced for Europe’s biggest outdoor jazz festival, set in the South Downs. Good Morning Britain presenter on celebrating André Rieu
5:00am Sunday 24th November 2019 DUBBED “the maestro of the masses”, André Rieu has sold over 40 million records and still sells more than 700,000 tickets annually. Known for his melodramatic stage presence, the Dutch violinist performed at the 1994, 2009 and 2019 Champions League Final football matches. David Essex is bringing tour to Brighton
10:00am Tuesday 22nd October 2019 DAVID Essex is coming to Sussex. Click here for more |
Latest reviews
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. Al Murray brings show Landlord of Hope and Glory to Brighton
12:10pm Saturday 16th November 2019 Al Murray, Friday 15 November, Theatre Royal Brighton Skunk Anansie show how to make comeback during Brighton gig
1:42pm Thursday 29th August 2019 Skunk Anansie Children's show about a busker and his cat is a good place to take youngsters
5:08am Thursday 8th August 2019 Tabby McTat Mozart masterpiece dazzles at Glyndebourne - and there is still time to see it
5:15am Wednesday 24th July 2019 Glyndebourne Festival: Die Zauberflöte Click here for more | ||
