We spoke to rapper Jed about running nights for new Brighton artists, making music and how the local hip hop scene managed to survive through lockdown.
As lockdown restrictions relaxed in Brighton, residents found different ways rediscover their peace of mind. Some old, some new.
Some fans have been waiting nine years for The National to return to Brighton, but from this showing maybe it wasn't worth the wait.
Sage Francis and B.Dolan combine to form the Epic Beard Men, celebrating their new album with a joyous hip hop party at Patterns.
Indie hip hop veterans Sage Francis and B.Dolan talk about their upcoming show at Patterns why their new album reminds us 'This Was Supposed to be Fun'.
We joined the newly started 35/120 photowalk in Brighton, which invites film shooting photographers of all abilities to join in and take photos together.
We reviewed another 20 bands on the final day of TGE with Arxx and Penelope Isles heading up the local talent alongside Black Midi and Fat White Family.
Kicking off a short run of arena dates at the Brighton Centre, Catfish and the Bottlemen gave a performance that was not what we expected and all the better for it.
On their biggest tour so far, Catfish and the Bottlemen return with a new album 'The Balance'.
Through Portslade to the site of a feeding frenzy of incredible genre-defying bands. We just hope we won’t have to wait another four years for the next one.
Photographer Mike Tudor looks at what it's like to return to Brighton after 18 months away. You can't go home again.
Alt-J kicked off their seaside tour for new album 'Relaxer' at The Brighton Centre, bringing a massive light show with them and Blaenavon in support.
In this month's photography feature we look at the venues across our city and the memories great gigs and clubbing have given Mike Tudor.
Wild Life Festival returns to Shoreham Airport for its third consecutive year with headliners Fatboy Slim, Jess Glynne and Dizzee Rascal.
February is when the nights get lighter and spring shows its face. Between the wind and storms local photographer Mike Tudor took to the streets at night.
We spoke to Brighton rapper Bobbie Johnson about her new EP and supporting Rag'n'Bone Man on tour.
We spoke to soul hip hop group Normanton Street about surviving and succeeding as a live band as they prepare for their Concorde2 show this week.
We spoke to the owner of this fantastic new studio in the heart of Brighton, where the emphasis is on healthy working and lots and lots of light.
Aussie rockers proud of their Britpop influences return to play The Old Market.
Previously unseen photos of David Bowie came to Brighton for a sold out exhibition.
Asian Dub Foundation return with some founding members - strap yourselves in for the full force of their live show.
Boundary Festival replaces Shakedown at Stanmer Park, with four stages hosted by Brighton clubs and Mixmag.
One half of Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens' new project Wildhood brought a confident and varied set showcasing their experimental debut EP ‘Vert’.
Wondering if the new virtual reality headsets live up to the hype? This night offers you a chance to try them for yourself.
An exhibition of 40 photographs of David Bowie, some previously unseen, comes to Brighton next week as part of a nationwide tour.
Wildhood is the new solo project by Rizzle Kicks member Jordan Stephens. Enter the playful and dark world of his new EP.
He gained global recognition for his vivid mind-bending poetry, performing in over 30 countries and reading at over 300 universities. Potent, authentic and always evolving.
Got a craving to play retro consoles and classic games? This weekly free night at Sticky Mike's could be for you.
Neither hail nor high water could stop the vinyl junkies coming out on Record Store Day. We went out to chat to punters and snap their post-purchase smiles.
Wu-Tang member and legendary veteran rapper Ghostface Killah makes a rare visit to Brighton.
This show had sold out weeks in advance, such was the anticipation for the return of hardcore legends Refused.
Our city defrosts, the sun comes out and we feel the impact of Storm Katie. Mike Tudor kicks off our new monthly Brighton photography series.
We headed to Concorde2 to watch a difficult Roots Manuva performance that regularly threatened to come off the rails completely.
With an upcoming new album following their hugely successful debut, Alex Turner and Miles Kane head out on a UK tour this spring.
Swedish hardcore legends Refused return with their first new material in 17 years.
A new family run restaurant in Hove focusing on rustic mixed European food with a modern twist.
Always forward thinking, lyrically agile and not one to be taken into the mainstream.
A founding member of Jurassic 5, Chali 2na brought some much needed summer vibes to The Haunt.
An integral member of Jurassic 5 and one of the most distinctive voices in hip hop, Chali 2na and The Funk Hunters come to The Haunt.
Glasgow trio Chvrches bring the beats on second album 'Every Open Eye', combining synth-pop, rave and emo to mighty effect.
Jazzy and stylish as ever, the Brighton hip hop group returned from a year of touring to play a buzzing homeshow with FSandHG and Written In Waters at the Dome.
Oh Captain! offer something different and exciting. We were instantly struck by their energy on stage and the ferocity of their live performance.
Loud, orchestral and fierce; but have the post rockers lost their forte of challenging the accepted?
A loud and loving crowd came out for Richard Hawley last week when he kicked off the tour for his new album at Brighton Dome.
Can the electronica pioneer squeeze his ever-audacious music into the confines of a live band set-up? We were in the front row to find out.
The soul hip hop group offer a sample of their forthcoming debut album with a night showcasing a host of Brighton talent.
Rag'n'Bone Man puts on a triumphant and very special sold out homecoming show at Concorde2.
The three-piece post punk hardcore band from Brighton bring furious energy with flashes of psychedelia.
It’s been five years since we last saw independent hip hop artist B.Dolan play Brighton, but it was worth the wait.
Highly influential post-rockers bring their intense and atmospheric live show to Brighton.
George Lucas' 1970s sci-fi dystopia gets the live score treatment from Asian Dub Foundation at the Dome.
Grime music is in the middle of a massive revival, at the forefront is 21-year-old South London rapper Stormzy.
With the release of his eighth studio album Richard Hawley brings his beautiful melodies and wonderful storytelling songs to the Brighton Dome.
Electronic music pioneer Squarepusher is performing some of his classic 90s tracks for the first time with a live band.
Expect beautiful vocals and wonderful waves of guitar reverb from the Russian shoegazers on a visit to Brighton.
Brewdog finally opened its new bar in Brighton, we were invited to investigate the refurbishment and sample some of the craft beers on offer.
Not afraid to deal with political and social issues, this fiercely intelligent hip hop artist should not be ignored.
Celebrating a whole variety of chilli and spicy food along with live music from local bands and the ever popular chilli eating competition.
We welcome back Brighton regulars Beautiful Word in their new form as Bloom, this will be their first show since their rebirth.
KRS-One brings one of the most solid live hip hop shows we've ever seen to the Concorde2.
A new intimate music festival and summer party within the beautiful Sussex countryside, with a focus on quality over quantity.
Electro pop, jangling guitars, driving drum work and heartfelt lyrics make for an exciting album launch.
Your chance to catch a preview of the Brighton band's debut album at their one-off live show at The Hope & Ruin.
An evening of space-inspired performances to celebrate more than half a century of human exploration of space.
Brighton drum and bass duo The Prototypes celebrate the release of their debut album 'City Of Gold' at Coalition.
Metalcore veterans 36 Crazyfists make a welcome return to the stage and give a preview to their forthcoming album.
The Alaskan metalcore band return after a five year gap with a world tour taking in a date at Concorde2.
Riff-heavy Brighton two piece, Royal Blood, play a sold out homecoming show at The Dome.
Mercury Music Prize nominee Kate Tempest brings her hybrid of hip hop, poetry and storytelling to a sold out show at The Haunt.
Drill:Festival is coming to Brighton in December, with over 100 artists and performances across four days and 14 different venues.
Supporting his new album 'Copper Gone', the Rhode Island rapper, lyricist and slam poet veteran brings his world tour to The Haunt.
Acclaimed lyricist Sage Francis brings the European leg of his world tour to The Haunt, accompanied by Scroobius Pip.
Hotly tipped surf doom rockers The Wytches treat us to an intimate show at Resident Records to celebrate their album launch.
The Florida punk rocker was on great form at his small solo show at The Haunt.
Singer and guitarist of Hot Water Music brings his powerful solo show to The Haunt with his band The Camaraderie.
Since it opened the new skatepark on The Level has been rammed with skaters, BMXers and scooters. We went along to take some pics.
Craig Charles brought his club to the Concorde with DJ Format, Prince Fatty and The Impellers in tow.
We've been lucky enough to see KRS-One at his last three Brighton shows, so expectations were high.
The 90s Britrockers returned with a new album and an ultra tight set liberally littered with old favourites.
The former Smiths guitarist sets off on a solo tour, packs out the Concorde and looks as cool as ever. They can never taint him in our eyes.