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Four piece band The Tied have exploded on to the scene with their debut EP, Jessica. As an under the radar band, the group from Maidstone, Kent, have done remarkably well to attract nearly half a thousand downloads from their Facebook page since January 4th, which are to be put…

This Friday 3rd of February, we will be attending UPSU‘s Refreshers Fayre. You can find us in 3rd space where we will be doing live shows for all to hear! We will also have a open door day for Studio 1 so you can sit inside and feel what live radio is…

Unfortunately we have lost a great Events and Social Manager. We are now on the hunt for the next in line. It is easy to apply, just send an email to alex@purefm.com with a short manifesto with why you think you are suitable for this role. Anyone student from the University…

When listening to Given to the Wild the only word that comes to mind within seconds of the first track is ‘sublime’. From start to finish, the Brighton-based band The Maccabees refuse to disappoint; easily producing one of the best albums of January 2012 alongside other acts, such as Lana…

Mortimer Pockett, Nick Gray, Mikey Digby and McLewee are Threepenny Thieves, an unsigned Band currently operating in the fair old town of Portsmouth, two of which are third year students at the university itself! I caught up with them to see what it is like being in an unsigned band…

Keeping to its DIY nature and happily struggling to retain a place in this age, folk music still has big name players like Show of Hands and Kate Rusby to retain the older audiences, whilst those new players on the block Frank Turner and Mumford and Sons win over the…

The air is filled with electricity in Portsmouth tonight, because 3 of the most energetic bands in today’s scene, are making an appearance at the Pyramids. First up on tonight’s bill we have post-hardcore act LetLive, an American band who have been turning heads with their unbelievable stage show and…

Tonight there is a very prominent sense of celebration felt throughout the Wedgewood Rooms, a feeling that comes across from all the bands performing. Talking to Nathan Leone, lead vocalist for ‘Madina Lake‘ before the show he states, ,After the difficulties we, as a band and a family, have gone…

Flogging Molly live at The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth: what a spectacular and entertaining night! During an interview with Matt Hensley (Accordionist and Concertina player) , he commented on how Flogging Molly always endeavour to put on a great show for their audience, and they all certainly lived up to his…

Vastly different bands in one gig don’t always make for a perfect blend but this certainly was the case for the Blackout Gig at the Pyramids. With the light hearted indie pop punk sound of Canterbury and the raw post-hard core growl of the we are the ocean boys supporting…