Nierra Creek releases Frontline
Brighton electronic/folk duo have released a brilliant new single, Frontline. Nierra Creek are back with their most heart wrenching offering to date ‘Frontline’. An explosive electronic rock ballad that is both beautiful and breathtakingly sad. In delivering a new found love for thunderous guitars and scorching synths, Nierra Creek have transformed their intimate sound into something Herculean. Speaking about the new track, front-man Ryan Deag … Continue reading Nierra Creek releases Frontline
Poems by Post interview: Support creativity in hard times
Poems by Post is an independent poetry subscription service running straight out of Brighton. Each month subscribers receive a hand-curated package of writing and artwork from a new artists. We got into it with Alex from Poems by Post to discuss the ethos of the project, the highs, the lows, and the value of tangible art in a modern world. UC: Can you give an … Continue reading Poems by Post interview: Support creativity in hard times
Brighton gig guide: 7-13 February
Life is crawling back to normal, so we are back bringing you the best and brashest gigs happening in Brighton this coming week. MONDAY 7 HOPE AND RUIN – PEEPING DREXELS + SUPPORTS Art pop / £6 / Adv tickets THE PRINCE ALBERT – KNIFE BRIDE Punk, metal, glitter / £5 / Adv tickets TUESDAY 8 CHALK – GLASVEGAS Indie / £18 / Adv tickets … Continue reading Brighton gig guide: 7-13 February
Fringe 2022: Second batch of tickets on sale now
As the city edges closer to this year’s Brighton Fringe the festival has locked in 100 new events, taking the total to a weighty 350. Better yet, tickets are now on sale, folks. The second release showcases the likes of Brighton’s Singing Barber, Peter Joannou, with a timeless repertoire of swing classics, live and direct from his golden window in The Laines, and the exciting and … Continue reading Fringe 2022: Second batch of tickets on sale now
Pressure builds on Lewes council to cancel boxing day hunt parade
Despite assurances that there will not be a Boxing day parade this year, Lewes council will allow the Southdown and Eridge hunt to peacock their way through the town on 27 December. Fox hunting is an immoral practice that has been illegal in the UK since 2005. And yet, Lewes council has authorised a rolling road block on Monday 27 December to allow the Southdown … Continue reading Pressure builds on Lewes council to cancel boxing day hunt parade
The Walrus pub accused of forcing staff to work through Covid symptoms
As the Omicron variant rips through the city, bosses at The Walrus pub on Ship Street are reportedly forcing unwell staff to work public-facing shifts Header image from Jim Linwood on Flickr A weighty claim has emerged that bosses at The Walrus pub are attempting to force staff to work public-facing shifts despite presenting with Covid symptoms. One staff member shared the details on Twitter. … Continue reading The Walrus pub accused of forcing staff to work through Covid symptoms
Brighton gig guide 13-19 December
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week This is life, but not quite as we know it. Your boss doesn’t quite know what to ask of you, shops are always busy, but no one is properly off for Christmas yet, it is unclear if you can totally shirk all responsibility, but it kinda feels that way. So what better way to sashay through … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 13-19 December
Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December
Your guide to live music in Brighton this week The first Christmas work do weekend of the season is over, so shake the shame out of your head, drink plenty of water and get your peepers round a stockingful of gigs coming up this week. We have got more folk than you can shake a stick out, a Kate Bush tribute act at Brunswick on … Continue reading Brighton gig guide 7 – 12 December
5 Brighton restaurants with vegan Christmas specials
From stuffing-topped fries to nut roast pies, here are 5 amazing vegan Christmas specials in Brighton and Hove. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time when Brighton restaurants, pubs, and takeaways get into the festive spirit and start cranking out wildly inventive Christmas specials – and we’ve rounded up the best vegan ones because you’ve all been very good. Prepare your stomachs, … Continue reading 5 Brighton restaurants with vegan Christmas specials
Poems By Post: Sharing creativity in dark days
Poems By Post is a subscription-based poetry delivery project highlighting the creativity of independent artists. The Brighton-based Poems By Post project began in the despairing depths of 2020 as a means to share the indefatigable creativity in our world, and bring a little inspiration to people’s doorsteps in the most trying of times. Each month Poems By Post commission a new poem from a different … Continue reading Poems By Post: Sharing creativity in dark days
Brighton Undercurrent 