Tag: The Joiners


  • Review: Bare Jams @ The Joiners, 14/05/22

    Oliver Picken reviews soul/ska band Bare Jams at The Joiners, supported by The Bob Rats

  • Review: The Hara @ The Joiners, 05/04/2022

    Amy takes an exciting first trip to The Joiners!

  • Review: Yard Act @ The 1865, 19/2/22

    Since forming in 2019, Leeds-based post-punk outfit Yard Act have quickly risen the genre’s ranks, despite (of course) having the COVID-19 pandemic to contest with in the following year. Their debut album, ‘The Overload’ was released in January this year, reaching #2 in the UK albums chart (just marginally behind Years & Years at the […]

  • “Life Is Beautiful is all about kind of growing into love and growing into relationships”: An Interview with Maggie Cassidy

    Maggie Cassidy sit down and chat with Morgan McMillan about their recent show at The Joiners!

  • Undeniably Fun: A Review of Maggie Cassidy, Artemis & The Optimists @ The Joiners (04/06/2021)

    Editor Morgan McMillan reviews Maggie Cassidy, Artemis and The Optimists latest show at The Joiners!

  • Are Live Shows Dead?

    Georgie Holmes focuses on how Live shows have adapted and will need to adapt for the future. After the first socially distanced gig in August 2020, Georgie also reflects on the positives of such layout.

  • Closer to the Edge: Venues We’re Most Excited to Visit Again

    Due to COVID-19, all venues had to close their doors to the public to ensure our safety. Writers from The Edge all reflect on their most beloved music venues and express why they miss them so much.

  • ‘We live in the parameters of the rock genre but remain as free as possible’; An Interview with Dali

    Records Editor, Alice Fortt, virutally ‘sits’ down with local up and coming rock band Dali to discuss music, inspiration and of course, the pandemic.

  • Should Gigs Go Ahead In 2020?

    Jed Wareham reflects on whether gig-goers should be returning to live performances as soon as possible and ways in which the future of gigs may change in the light of COVID-19.

  • Flashback Review: Red Rum Club at The Joiners, Southampton

    Katie Evans reminisces on her experience watching the band this time last year at independent Southampton venue The Joiners

  • Livestream Gig Fundraising: Does It Work?

    As livestreamed gigs become the norm, fundraisers have been brought to the forefront. But do they work?

  • Closer to The Edge: Our Favourite Independent Venues

    The Edge writers choose their favourite independent venues.

  • How To Help A Struggling Live Music Industry

    Independent businesses and smaller bands are suffering right now, but here’s some ways you can help.

  • How Accessible Are Concerts?

    Morgan McMillan discusses the clear ableism present in the live music scene across various venues.