On a bright but chilly day earlier this month we popped down to the beach with Opal Mag to chat about Brighton and also her new single Love to See You Shine, which is out today:
What’s the best thing about Brighton?
Being able to live by the sea for sure! It’s so calming. Also, being able to walk everywhere within an hour, it’s a city but with a small town feel.
Who are your favourite local bands?
I think Lime Garden, CIEL, Ellis D, Hutch and Moon Idle are all great, also goodbye, who are supporting me at the end of the month at the Hope and Ruin. There’s so many amazing bands that come out of Brighton, it’s hard to choose!
What’s the best venue?
Green Door is a classic but I was really impressed with the new venue Alphabet, it looked like a speakeasy.
What’s the best rehearsal space / studio?
I like to rotate between Brighton Electric and Southlanes Studios to rehearse, but just recently I had a great time recording in 17b studios in Kemptown.
What’s the best club?
I don’t go clubbing but I like a Hope and Ruin/Presuming Ed’s or a Great Eastern DJ night.
What’s the best record shop?
I sadly don’t have a record player but I’m dying to get one. I went to a live show at Family Records the other night which was super fun!
Where’s the best places to eat?
I’m obsessed with O’Shio, Goemon and Shaanxi.
What’s the best pub?
Great Eastern is a good vibe or The Basketmakers.
Who’s your favourite Brighton celebrity?
Reggae guy, he always walks around with a big boombox and cool outfit.
When was the last time you had any Brighton Rock?
I don’t think I’ve ever had one, I’d be running to the dentist for a broken tooth repair.
Love to See You Shine is out now at all the usual streaming places. Opal Mag plays a launch gig at the Hope & Ruin on 28th February supported by goodbye and Grace Equi