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SETH LAKEMAN
Sat 1 March
St Georges, Brighton
Longstanding folk stalwart Seth Lakeman released his The Granite Way album last month. The Mercury Prize nominee has succeeded in creating another collection of songs which stay true to his roots and reference early West Country storytelling.
His expert grasp of using folk music to convey a multitude of emotions in mere minutes cannot be overstated. Now he’s out for a set of special live dates with a full band, enabling him to recreate the album in full, along with plenty of upbeat melodic tunes and rhythms which play with and explore his genre.
DAVE HAUSE
Sun 2 March
Unitarian Church, Brighton
Dave Hause is returning to the UK for some acoustic dates, which combines work from his 2023 release Drive It Like It’s Stolen and a re-imagining of his former outfit The Loved Ones’ back-catalogue. Accompanied by his brother, songwriting partner and now opening act, Tim Hause, he’ll offer another memorable evening of stories and songs.
Hause’s songs have always been rooted in tangible reality - of emotion, of environment and of circumstance.
Since releasing his debut album, Resolutions, the Philadelphia-born songwriter has poured his whole heart, soul and life into his music. That’s no different on Drive It Like It’s Stolen’s ten songs – all overflowing with Hause’s trademark urgency and passion, shimmering with a truth that reflects the harsh realities of life in this day and age.
COLDWAVE
Thurs 6 March
Prince Albert, Brighton
Australia’s Coldwave recently shared videos for The Ants and Italia ’06 - both singles produced and recorded by 2024 AIR Independent Producer of the Year, Bonnie Knight.
Following the release of their debut EP Same Window, Different House in 2023, the post punk six-piece have been named Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist, performed at Laneway Festival amongst a stellar lineup and made their much-talked-about debut at Bigsound 2023.
Since then, they’ve continued to evolve rapidly, welcoming new collaborators, exploring experimental instrumentation and building a international audience, while remaining steadfastly loyal to their roots.
www.princealbertbrighton.co.uk
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS
Tues 11 March
Concorde 2, Brighton
With more than a slight nod towards their track Strummerville, Stiff Little Fingers are out on manoeuvres with their Flame In The Heart tour. One of the most potent and enduring icons of the original punk scene, the band were formed in 70s Belfast. Their first album, Inflammable Material, made the music world aware of the numerous nuances around The Troubles -- the sectarian civil war raging in Northern Ireland at the time. It would become considered as one of the greatest punk albums of all time.
With singles like Suspect Device and Wasted Life, they became known for uncompromising songwriting and savage riffs. Now, almost 50 years on, the band have lost none of their urgency or ability to rock any venue.
Black Orchid Empire
Sat 8 March
Daltons, Brighton
This world-renowned heavy rock band make their Brigfhton debut, following shows alongside Skunk Anasie, and (Hed) P.E, as well as festivals like Download and Planet Rockstock. Famous for their captivating blend of heavy and melodic soundscapes, has made a mark through extensive touring across Europe and the UK.
The band has shared the stage with notable acts Their singles have been praised by from Loudwire, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection, and Distorted Sound Magazine. Their latest single, Angelfire, is already gaining attention on Spotify's All New Metal playlist.
They will make their highly anticipated Brighton debut at Daltons on March 8 alongside local bands Wrex, Bones Ate Arfa, CHVPTERS and Sypha, as part of their wide UK tour. The show has been organised by Platform ’96, a one-person start-up revolutionising the music scene by providing a launchpad for emerging artists.
THE PALE WHITE
Thurs 13 March
Green Door Store, Brighton
Newcastle-based alt-rock trio The Pale White are readying the release of their second album, The Big Sad, in April. We’ve already heard a sneak peek with the Lost In The Moment single, which erupts into an exciting cacophony of high impact guitar riffs – seeking to evoke the captivating feeling of those nostalgic moments where time stands still.
This month, they’re taking this huge sound on tour, armed with songs of stillness, reflection, renewal, defiance, and hope, along with some infectious melodies. Already regarded as one of the North East’s hottest groups, this trio are set to win hearts and minds across the world.
VICTOR RAY PLAYS
Fri 14 March
Patterns, Brighton
Hearts Break & People Change is the new single from Victor Ray, following last year’s much-celebrated Sticks and Stones and acting as a primer for his upcoming I Will EP in April. It’s tipped to be a game changing year for the singer-songwriter, who is blasting off this spring with an acoustic tour.
Already he’s been selected as one to watch by MTV Push 2025, Amazon Music and The Independent. BBC Radio 1 also featured him as their Future Artist of the Month in December and a sellout headline show at London’s KOKO saw the audience singing along to every song. There’s now a debut album in the works, along with a string of international dates, meaning this captivating artist will be taking his craft to all new levels.
ANTONY SZMIEREK
Sat 29 March
Concorde 2, Brighton
From poetry slams to opening for the world’s most iconic electronic acts, there’s no stage that Szmierek can’t dominate. Now, this Manchester wordsmith is hitting the UK’s venues on a huge headline tour. He released his debut album, Service Station At The End Of The Universe, last month to huge acclaim.
Fizzing with funky basslines, retro sounds and socially conscious lyrics, it dismantles modern society with a wit and charm few can match. Cutting his teeth on the Lancashire spoken word scene, he’s gained notoriety for his seamless flow - skewering everything from the hardships of contemporary British life to finding the unexpected beauty in the everyday. But it was the release of 2023’s single The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Fallacy which truly kicked off this meteoric ascent.
SHAMAN’S HARVEST
Sat 29 March
The Arch, Brighton
Racking up an enormous 400+ million streams, having music featured on WWE shows and playing alongside the likes of Nickelback, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Killswitch Engage, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Shinedown and Rob Zombie, it’s been a busy few years for these Missouri rockers.
Now Shaman’s Harvest have announced the release of their new studio album, Rebelator on Tues 11 March. To celebrate, they’re taking their no-nonsense, high energy, riff-laden sound on the road for a full UK tour. It’s a great time to see a band which is constantly pushing forwards, rather than resting upon past glories.
ALABAMA 3
Sun 30 March
Concorde 2, Brighton
The world’s greatest Country Acid House Music band are back. Admittedly, they’re not from Alabama, there's not three of them, but all other statements are true. Finding fame for The Sopranos’ TV theme, these Brixton-based party-starters have always kept it real. In their own words: “Alabama 3 is a pop band, a punk rock, blues and country techno situationist crypto-Marxist-Leninist electro band.”
With a fistful of blotters and half a dozen disco biscuits, they’ve made it up as they went along. Nobody can sing the blues like them. Now, as ministers in the First Presleyterian Church of Elvis the Divine, they continue to preach their gospel around the world. Whether you’ve lived a good life or a bad life, let them into your heart and party with them - because they will look after you.
Mark O'Donnell
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