Those post-bank holiday blues are already kicking in. Don’t worry, Brighton Journal has got you covered on gigs that are bound to brighten up your week. From alternative indie to folk, post-punk to eletro-trance, there’s so much going on in Brighton. Check it out.
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BODEGA @ Concorde 2, Tuesday 27th August
Born out of the dissolution of a number of NYC acts, BODEGA came together very organically, and have been riding the post-punk wave ever since. Their fearless debut album “Endless Scroll” was released in 2018, and was named one of the “most accomplished debuts of the year” by NME. The band’s on-stage vocal sparring and satirical energy promises to be a captivating performance.
Concorde 2, 7.30pm -11pm. Tickets £12.50 (+BF), Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN Brighton
Tess Parks @ The Hope & Ruin, Wednesday 28th August
Following her sellout show last year, Tess Parks is returning to Brighton with her supporting act, DARK HORSES to bring you a night of heartfelt soulful tunes. The Toronto-native moved to London at the age of 17, and has found mods and rockers and Britpop to be amongst her many inspirations. The singer-songwriter describes her style as “whatever feels right”.
The Hope and Ruin, 8pm – 11pm. Tickets £10 (+BF), 11-12 Queens Road, BN13 Brighton
Honeybadger @ Komedia Brighton, Thursday 29th August
Honeybadger are a band of brothers from Sussex who experiment with alternative indie and rock music. The trio have created their own sound based on the likes of Nirvana, Arctic Monkeys, White Stripes and QOTSA. They say that their live gig experience is as important as the music they produce, promising a stellar performance that will “make you feel the raw energy and power of music”. One not to miss.
Komedia Brighton, 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tickets £6 (+BF). 14+. 44 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN Brighton
Molly Sarlé @ The Green Door Store, Friday 30th August
Chances are you’ve heard of Molly Sarlé without realising it. This singer-songwriter is one third of Mountain Man and has recently toured as part of Feist’s live band. She is now paving her own way in the world of folk music, writing open-hearted songs that are occasionally funny, yet always uncannily real. Catch her at the Green Door Store for a night of atmospheric, expressive vocals.
The Green Door Store, 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Tickets £10 (+BF). 18+. 3 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4FQ Brighton
The Point @ The Pipeline, Saturday 31st August
The Point have made a bold entrance into the music scene with their debut single “Satellites” proving to be an energetic and robust post-punk anthem. The young, talented, trio are performing at The Pipeline this Saturday, and are bound to bring their up-tempo vigour along with them. Hopefully the new band have many more promising things on their horizon.
The Pipeline, 7.30pm – 11pm. Tickets £4 (+BF). 6 Little E St, Brighton BN1 1HT
Föllakzoid @ Patterns, Sunday 1st September
Originally from Chile, childhood friends Diego, Juan Pablo, and Domingo have come together to form Föllakzoid. Heavily informed by the heritage of the ancient music of the Andes, the band has learned to integrate their origins with contemporary sounds and technologies of our times, creating a rich yet minimal electronic-organic atmosphere.
Patterns, 7pm – 10pm. Tickets £15 (+BF). 10 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL Brighton
