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The concept of Homegrown Festival was destined for greatness from its first pilot back in 2024, a simple yet effective annual gathering artists rooted in Brighton - some who have long flown the next, and some who are only just getting…
The Tide is out, and Thrillhouse have washed-up with their latest album 'Smile' Following-up from their 2023 debut 'Something About This Place', Thrillhouse have returned with their long anticipated follow-up 'Smile', lovingly wrapped in…
Christian's album hat-trick - 'The True Comment' is out now! Following up from 2021's debut 'Bontempi Cher Lloyd 1999' and 'Chicago, The Moon!', Christian Le Surf's third LP offering 'The True Comment' unpicks retrospective acoustic song…
Gritty, heavy, danceable - meet LUZZ The members of LUZZ have navigated the local live circuit for a number of years, and their latest iteration is set to propel them into a stratospheric frenzy of releases, packed venues and ear-twitching…
After years of laying down the low-end, it's time for Emia to take centre stage in the form of 'Girl Apocrypha' While Emia has stood alongside the likes of Carne since their formation back in 2025, she has been silently crafting a new…
Dreamy, lo-fi power-pop energy for a rainy day - courtesy of Ben Williams Packing the definitive lo-fi warmth that has come to define Ben Williams' home-curated project 'Rainy Day Café', his latest release 'I'm Lost In This World' punches…
[BRICK] - a new, and necessary force in the hardcore realm [BRICK] have propelled themselves into the spotlight, accessorised with fury-laden transfeminist hardcore at an essential time - driven to fight back and pioneer a space for…
Our AOTY - courtesy of Small Pond! Small Pond are a staple piece to the local music community, demonstrated by stepping outside the boundaries of a traditional rehearsal and recording studio to offer masterclasses, 1-1 mentoring, and…
Bathe in the ambient retreat of Songe's debut album Phoebe and Ëlle’s partnership has flourished into a audio utopia since their debut demo EP ‘Songe.Demo’ back in 2023, with delicacy and care making the debut album ‘Daughters’ a much…
Chimer return with the piercing punch-packed single 'CACTUS' Chimer have resurfaced with their newest line-up, boasting their all-familiar sound of rhythmic chaos, disjointed beats and overdriven high-octane fury that has previously…
The non-stop universe of the tenacious SideQuest Records! Since starting the SideQuest mission back in '24, Ari has since supported the work of ' TRUST.', 'Change the Fcking Records' (CTFR) and 'Folklore Sessions', representing, booking…
With a supercharged EP and live show to match - this is RAFF ATTACK! This week, our radar has detected a new entrant hailing from Brighton, bringing a captivating fusion of punk, rock, grunge and pop and shaking-up the grassroots landscape…
CHUBSTOCK 2025 - an unmissable day of party punk CHUB have circulated around the grassroots circuit since forming in the depths of 2019, and their next adventure carries them into the realm of events. Consisting of four lovable friends who…
Gnarly Marmalade and WhattaWally Promotions join forces for 'Gnarwal Fest' on Oct 11 + 12… What should you expect? With day festivals taking over the live music calendar in recent months with 234 Fest, SideQuest Fest and the upcoming…
The rough-and-ready garage-punk trio bring their debut album to the main stage… Admittedly we're a little late to the bandwagon, but The Clubheads debut album 'You Should Hang Around' released late August - and it's an 11-track…
SideQuest Fest - an all-day party of grassroots goodness After our recent catch-up with Jacko Hooper, who keeps the cogs turning over at Brighton's favourite ambient utopia 'The Folklore Rooms', we've since encountered their rich offering…
Brighton has been a hive of activity for new releases in recent months, an eclectic mix of genre-hopping anthems ranging across alt-rock mayhem from City Dog to dreamy emo melodies from Prom. With such a mix, we've compiled our favourite…
The psychedelia-dipped sonic journal of NR&HM The colourful and enigmatic world of Not Richard & Her Majesty has been forged and crafted behind the scenes since teasing their formation back in May '24. With the release of 'Everything…
Folklore - Jacko's search for fair, artist-led musical euphoria Squeezing through a concealed bookshelf door tucked in the corner of The Quadrant, a pub surrounded by the bustling nightlife (and drunken chaos) of central Brighton, lies The…
Cowbell-kissed melancholy rhythms from Gutterfly The unveiling of Brighton's newest fresh-faced trio 'Gutterfly' was a undoubtable highlight to Brighton's 2024 grassroots calendar, and with the release of the debut single 'Get Away…
Opal Mag returns with the ethereal 'Kitchen Song' Back in February, Opal's single 'Love to See You Shine' landed, with gritty alt-rock accents embezzled across trademark soft vocalisations and toe-tapping melodies to craft a bespoke…
The dark, absurd and star-dazzled world of Joe Black With almost a year passing since the EP 'Live at Salvation Studio's', and a residency at the Komedia with his eccentrically striking 'Kleines Kabarett', Joe Black has centred himself…
Fresh-faced alt-rock from COALFACE The most rewarding part of operating in the grassroots ecosystem is the expansive pool of undiscovered talent that sits at our doorstep, and we're lucky enough to have catchy ballads and headbanging…
The quick-witted yet boldly delivered sounds of 'Chub' Upon first glance, Chub can be mistakenly defined by the humorous nature of their craft, sprinkling lyrical themes of UK pub & drinking culture ('Microwave Dave' and 'Beer Bong Song'),…
The glitter-spitting goodness of Pleasance After a searing debut back in June '24, Pleasance are making an impactful return with their follow-up single 'Cool' - set to release on May 15th. With June 24's 'Fruit' fusing melancholic…
Anarcho post post meta punk garage ska surf nonsense Vegan Meat Raffle are flatcap-bearing punk advocates who jump head first into current affairs with an unfiltered, raw and fearless attitude - and with lead vocalist + guitarist Harry…
Sundown grunge meets alternative for a rough and ready 90's revival Joining the dots between four local scene connoisseurs, Carne is the brainchild of Carmen Mellino (Vocals/Guitar), Milo Hill (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Emia Demir (Bass) and…
Golden-era metal infused breakdowns with a DIY backbone - Kuld release debut single 'Blinded' East Sussex newcomers 'Kuld' have quickly accelerated along the grassroots pathway, emerging in '23 and effortlessly spreading their ear-ringing…
The chaotic rock'n'roll world of Electric Cowboy Club ECC have crawled from venue to venue and conjured up a captivating life performance at it's most authentic - from Ghillie suits, corpse paint and mummification, to beer-soaked…
The dynamic alt-rock landscape of M.Woodroe The enigmatic M.Woodroe emerged back in May '24 with a fresh motive - whipping their way across Brighton's grassroots scene and building an audience who have patiently awaited their debut release…
3-track emo dreamo goodness Brighton's newcomers Had Sandy features a familiar concoction of Brighton's finest - fusing members from How Long You Been Driving , newly re-named Mirepoix (FKA Riff Raff), Flavours and Gerard's Corner -…
Low-end lovers 'Droop' return with their self-titled EP Sitting in the heavier pocket of local music, Droop have pushed their tempo-changing, erratic agenda across the grassroots landscape. Recently celebrating 2 years since their…
Pain, filth and noise-laden doom Advocates for their local music communities in Brighton and Eastbourne - Believe in Nothing have firmly marked their territory by forging an unmissable blend of doom and jagged noise that has splintered the…
An unforgettable head-banging hard-rock debut A new name featuring some familiar local faces - 'Carne' emerged from the woodwork in late January with a clear manifesto, to shake-up Brighton's current music offerings and lay-out something…
Tape recorded analogue nostalgia Rainy Day Cafe is the brainchild of Brighton's Ben Williams, and the name alone conjures an image of warmth, comfort and repose - something that translates effortlessly to Ben's latest lo-fi offering 'When…
A shining return from 'Opal Mag' Opal Mag’s silky blend of textured vocal intricacy with a gritty, sweeping rock backbone sets her latest single ‘Love to See You Shine’ apart from Brighton’s whirlpool of fuzz-filled projects –…