The Stranglers

Formed in 1974, The Stranglers are one of the UK’s most influential bands, blending punk attitude with a melodic touch. Scoring early hits such as “Peaches”, “No More Heroes”, and the iconic “Golden Brown”, Commented [KF1]: C&T to confirmthey’ve racked up twenty-four Top 40 singles and nineteen Top 40 albums over an illustrious six-decade career. Their most recent release, ‘Dark Matters’ (2019), debuted at No. 4 on the UK charts, underscoring their continued creativity and timeless appeal. With their 50th anniversary on the horizon, their headline set at Southampton Summer Sessions on Saturday, 14 June will be a true celebration of their enduring legacy. Joining them are punk pioneers Buzzcocks, whose electrifying anthems like “Ever Fallen in Love” were instrumental in defining British punk. With two legendary acts on one bill, this promises to be an unmissable evening celebrating the very best of British rock and punk heritage.