The Widowmaker - Ian Easton
Solent Univesity student
Debut album - Soundtrack to Reality
Info - Easton was in a band called the Lowly Gallows which inspired his songwriting and encouraged him to work on a solo project.
Key themes: Easton is interested in the mix of magic and the reality of life.
Occultish and dark tones throughout the album.
Folk inspired music/anti folk sound
Black Monday - video filmed for the song.
Influences - Mumford and Sons, City and Color, Laura Marling, Peter Hayes
Appolo's Arrows
Solent University Student
Debut ep - Young romantic mannequins
Info: Started as the band Resonate at 16 in Devon, got a fairly successful following, which lead to some acclaim in Kerrang and Rocksound. Later the group relocated to Southampton where they changed the band name to Appolo's Arrows and recorded after focusing on their new sound recorded an ep.
Key themes - Change of direction for the band, new location and band name.
Start At The End - New track
Influences - the band say they influences are space and life.
Le Martells
Solent Univesity students
Genre - Alternative, french pop, rock, indie
Info - formed at Solent university through the popular music performance course.
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