Music is at the core...

... Or the heart? However you look at it, the Southampton scene was in dire need of a band-driven boost and the launch night of Mo'Live lived up to all expectations. Not one for the faint hearted, this new venue (hidden behind Honda, opposite Ikea for any queries) fills the void Soton has needed for so long and to celebrate- the South Coast's finest played to the masses. Evening highlights: Not Advised covering MJ's 'Man In The Mirror', Burn The Fleet's Convey and Co starstruck by the audience interaction and Bury Tomorrow closing the night with stage charisma only seen in upcoming artists and critically acclaimed rockers. Granted, drinks prices were at their highest and Oceana's bouncers didn't go down too well with the gigging faithful but for a sneaky fiver, this was a night you would be gutted to have missed. And to add, the club hosts roller disco nights if the music is elsewhere, worth a crack.

Show Tracklistings- 21st January 2010

This weeks Sonar Sessions, listeners were treated to a Mel Lewis (that's me!) New Music Takeover to welcome you into 2010 with a mighty bang! In case you missed it or fancied catching up on the tracks you heard, check out the list below and check out vids on Youtube.







Nine Black Alps- Buy Nothing
The Soft Pack- Answer Yourself
Subfocus- Could This Be Real
The XX- Basic Space
Enter Shikari- Solidarity
Tiego (Feat Tegan & Sara)- Feel It In My Bones
Fightstar- City On Fire
Casiokids (Axeman Remix)- I Fot Hose
Simian Mobile Disco (Feat Beth Ditto)- Cruel Intentions
The Safe Harbour- I Remember
Now, Now Every Children- Not One, But Two
Paramore- Crush Crush Crush
Marina & The Diamonds- Hollywood
Young Guns- Weight Of The World
Bury Tomorrow- You & I
The Drums- Surfing

As Suggested by Jamie, Le Martells:
Ellie Goulding (Jakwob Remix)- Starry Eyed



Played exclusively on Sonar Sessions two weeks back, this remix is what Dubstep is all about. Jakwob may be rather unknown on the scene but no doubt- this will fire him straight to the top.

As suggested by Dan, New Decibels:
Rage Against The Machine- Killing In The Name Of.



Rage may not be new music, but their recent Christmas top spot has sent Social Media bloggers and music industry lovers absolutely NUTS. Scheduling a free UK gig for 2010 is on the horizon and by God, we're excited aren't we?!

... More new Music

Chapel Club
Featuring as part of Zane Lowe's first podcast of 2010, Chapel Club combine influences from Joy Division, The Cure and most prominently The Smiths, these new kids on the block intrinsically link indie-goth with melodic melody. It ain't half bad you know...

The Goldtones

We caught up with the boys recording their debut EP at Solent University Studios and celebrating the launch of their music careers with TwentyTen Records! This is a quick preview of opening Ep track 'Night Time lies'. Check The Goldtones out on MySpace: www.myspace.com/thegoldtonesuk and jump on the Twitter bandwagon! www.twitter.com/thegoldtones. Next gig? Saturday 30th January at SolentSu. Cheap drinks & entry, join us there from 8 :)



You can follow all updates on TwentyTen releases on Twitter- www.twitter.com/twentyten2010

...And to end- Plans for the show!


Sonar Sessions will play host to a live session from upcoming Soton-bred band Haunted Stereo. Signed to Sotones, we'll see if we can fit them all in our diddy studio for a great performance and cutting-edge interview to celebrate 'Cross The Sea' being sold in HMV and a fantastic weekend at Hamptons!

Any requests for this weeks show; send them our way! sonarsessions@radiosonar.co.uk

Love you xx