What’s the best thing about Brighton?
The people, the vibrant music and art scene, the seaside, Brunswick Square on a sunny afternoon if you need a nap
Who are your favourite local bands?
There’s no way I can narrow this down so here’s a bunch: Tinman, Ladylike, Lambrini Girls, Maximilian, Soft Top, Frances Mistry, Ideal Living, Telecom, COWZ, The New Eves, Arjun Nala, Flip Top Head, Goodbye, Trip Westerns, Stanford Family Band, Ellis D, Van Zon, Comforts, Attic O’Mattic, Harper, Big Long Sun, Arcadia Residential… i really feel like I could go on forever
What’s the best venue?
Green Door Store will forever be in my heart, and I always enjoy a night at the folklore rooms
What’s the best rehearsal space / studio?
Under The Bridge has a truly wonderful community of people who make that place a hub for all kinds of music enthusiasts
What’s the best club?
I F***ing Hate Clubbing, surely
What’s the best record shop?
You’ll likely find my rifling through the crates at Across The Tracks. But also the record selection in Puck is very good.
Where’s the best place to eat?
Riccis deli
What’s the best pub?
The Great Eastern, when there’s a vinyl DJ in the corner
Who’s your favourite Brighton celebrity?
Alfie Beer
When was the last time you had any Brighton Rock?
Every time I go to an Acid Box DJ set
The brand new Hutch single Rustle is out today, available to stream at all the usual places. Next week the band head out on a co-headline tour with Trip Westerns, playing at the Komedia on 31st January