From the belly of the Buzz Club at Hector’s House on Grand Parade, to getting the worst stitch of your life, running like Forrest Gump from Concorde 2 to catch the last train (via Albion chippy) Brighton always delivers the goods any time of year. Here are a few choice cuts from The Great Escape 2023:
Read MoreInterview: Drew Makes Noise - This Matter
Drew Makes Noise started as guitarist with indie/dance crossover act Ed Zealous who released their NI Music Prize nominated debut album “Wired” via Fierce Panda subsidiary Club Fandango in 2014. Since disbandment, he’s been creating a vision in his home studio.
Read MoreInterview: Daniel Dor - Crab Nebula
Daniel Dor is a Jaffa-based musician and singer-songwriter. Taking a turn from a trio-based Grange Rock band into instrumental, psychedelic, and sometimes dream pop realms. Daniel has started his musical journey as a guitarist in Israeli rock bands. His first solo album, 'Rock Positive' in 2012, consisted of bass/drum/guitar trio-based powerful rock songs.
Read MoreInterview: Dead Reynolds - Wake Up
Dead Reynolds hail from East Anglia and mix alt rock, indie rock, and pop punk with anthemic melodies and unexpected twists. They formed in October 2018 through the local music scene and have picked up long-standing support from Kerrang! Radio, Rock Sound Magazine, Powerplay Magazine, and critical acclaim from Louder/Classic Rock, plus Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing.
Read MoreInterview: Downtown Patriots - Said And Done
Downtown Patriots was created in 2015 by Danny Watts, a multi-instrumentalist from Woodbridge, Suffolk. Originally working with session drummer James Duncan on the two debut EPs “Love” and “Guiding Light” before settling with Ben Cochrane to create a 2-man band for live gigs. Danny and Ben began recording the debut Downtown Patriots album “Legacy” in 2015 but wasn’t released until 2019.
Read MoreInterview: David Peril - She's Everyone's Girl
David Peril started writing songs again a year ago after a break of 22 years. After he started recording them and noticed they were pretty good, he decided to ask a few friends to add some backing. They are all very experienced musicians who didn't take the break that he did. This is a song written by him a couple years ago after the birth of his great-niece.
Read MoreInterview: Dorine Levy - Feel Alive
Singer-songwriter and producer Dorine Levy, who was born and raised in Canada but is now based in Tel Aviv, made a splash on the music scene in 2013 with her debut release "Lenyrose". Her unique, melodic approach to indie pop quickly earned her praise from tastemakers such as WONDERLAND, SHORTLIST, MTV, and INDIE SHUFFLE, as well as plays on BBC 6 Music.
Read MoreInterview: Donn Chii - LUVERBOI
Atlanta based multi instrumentalist, Donn Chii, is becoming the hottest new breakthrough artist in hip hop. Growing up influenced by both rock and rap culture, Donn Chii brings his inspirations full circle with his unique sound and mixed genre style. Early influences range from Will Smith, Dru Hill, to Linkin Park adapting to the more recent styles of Big Sean, Post Malone, and Juice WRLD.
Read MoreInterview: Dici - Champagne Showers
In less than two whirlwind years Dici has evolved from quarantined 17-year-old freestyling rhymes and mastering the Pro Tools rig in his bedroom to emerging Urban Pop star with thousands of worldwide followers, a popular critically acclaimed indie EP on his own label (DICI Records), and an ever-growing discography of more than 19 singles.
Read MoreInterview: Dirty Slippers - Honest kid
Dirty Slippers is a 4 piece band from Budapest, Hungary. In Hungary and Middle-Europe the band has 3 albums on the different charts and 10 songs on different radio toplists. The band recorded albums in the US and last time at Abbey Road Studios, London with George Shilling (Oasis, Mike Oldfield) and Tim Palmer (U2, Bon Jovi).
Read MoreInterview: DJ Zenas - Apple of My Eye
DJ Zenas is originally from Denver, CO. He moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2019 to further pursue his music career. Since moving, he has collaborated with the multi-talented producer Jon-John Robinson, has produced tracks for various projects including The Black Sands Soundtrack, and has successfully released his own original work as well.
Read MoreInterview: Domax - New Moon
New Moon's 6-track EP was written and recorded at Domax studio at Jam International HQ in London, U.K. All the tracks are played on his Monopoly synthesizer with a live drummer. Domax wanted to make an EP with big tunes, a big beat, and loads of energy, all surrounded by a rich, lush sound world.
Read MoreInterview: DEANO - Tillman
Dean Patrick Schumacher, aka DEANO, was born in Southfield, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). Influenced by Rock & Roll, Blues, Disco, R & B, Funk, and Country during the 70s, he picked up the guitar as a Christmas gift when he was 10 and then promptly quit playing for the next 30 years. At age 40, he rediscovered his passion for the guitar and for writing music.
Read MoreInterview: Domax - Volca
Domax is a multi-instrumentalist based in London, UK. As a session musician, he has worked with Sister Sledge, Incognito, Emeli Sandé, and Maverick Sabre. He brings a new melodic driven sound to the scene, drawing inspiration from Kraftwerk, Apex Twin, Squarepusher, Neu, The Yellow Magic Orchestra, and the Cocteau twins.
Read MoreInterview: DAMIEN - Empty
DAMIEN, a prolific Ipswich darkwave artist, kicks off 2023 with a high-energy release, the second single from his upcoming third album. Following the success of his current single, "Nowhere," DAMIEN begins 2023 with the explosive "Empty" which brings a slight touch of dubstep into the artist's trademark industrial-pop sound.
Read MoreInterview: Dani Slovak - Like a Dream
Dani Slovak is a singer/songwriter/producer based in London and Prague - a trained medical doctor, planning to specialise in psychiatry, he knows how to talk about complex topics, issues, and emotions lots of people would like to discuss and open up about but don't necessarily possess the skill to verbalise. Dani transfers this ability into music and art.
Read MoreInterview: Darren Middleton - HOME
For almost 20 years, Darren Middleton was guitarist and songwriter with famed Australian band, Powderfinger. Darren has since released 2 more albums and an EP—this time under his own name. Darren’s first solo release, Translations (2013), showcased the breadth of Darren’s musical chops and opened a lot of eyes and ears along the way.
Read MoreInterview: Dude Safari - YUSSUS
"YUSSUS" is the debut album by Grunge-Pop band Dude Safari from Surrey in England. This fantastic collection of tracks is a perfect example of what this band is all about in terms of personality and inventiveness, highlighting their remarkable ability to seamlessly open up to different creative ideas and take their music to a whole new level.
Read MoreInterview: Dirty D - Chromatose
Interview: Divine Hand Ensemble - Aria 51
Led by thereminist Mano Divina Giannone, the Divine Hand Ensemble defies categorization. Mano Divina bends electricity with his hands to release angelic voices from his fingertips while being backed by an exquisite string quartet, two harps, vibraphone, and accordion.
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