Archive for ‘2012’

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Sep20

Preview: New EP “Puryss” by Bear Cavalry

on September 20th, 2012 at 22:08
Posted In: Preview

Bear Cavalry are set to release their brand new EP “Puryss” on November 5th through Alcopop! Records, alongside a 7 date tour into the bargain! Bear Cavalry, a rapidly emerging 4 piece from the sleepy town of Gosport on the south coast, are no strangers to making waves – and with this four track EP […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep20

Preview: new Video for “Dead Man Walking” by One Fell Down

on September 20th, 2012 at 21:24
Posted In: Preview

Essex Metallers release their stomping new video ‘Dead Man Walking’ from their latest EP “Dead Man Walking”.

Sep20

EP: “Dream World Of Magic” by Fleeting Circus

on September 20th, 2012 at 21:00
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Seems to be a alt-rock central round here at the moment. In a vein attmept to keep things local (this is a blatant lie by the way) I have been listening to an EP by a group from Rio de Janeiro (why is it I can only think of Bruce Dickinson with his “Scream For […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep20

Preview: Hadouken

on September 20th, 2012 at 19:58
Posted In: Reviews, George, Preview

I am sure that like others, I was worried that once ibar had closed down along with Chords, we would be seeing fewer and fewer hardcore/punk/rock shows in Bournemouth than ever before. Luckily, with the recent turnaround of Sound Circus becoming a part time music venue, local promoter Dom Patience has seized the opportunity to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep19

CD: “One Big Happy” by Bowling For Soup

on September 19th, 2012 at 16:47
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George

Bowling For Soup just don’t stop going do they!? I’m glad. This band has been pumping out endless pop rock anthems for nearly two decades and they’re not about to stop, with the launch of a brand new album this year featuring latest tour supports Patent Pending and The Dollyrots.

Sep18

CD: “Vox e Tenebris” by Radio Fallout

on September 18th, 2012 at 12:12
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Hailing from Austin Texas this 3 piece appear to be kicking up a storm Stateside. Tagging themselves as Alternative rock they have, in under two years they have gone from aspiration to headlining festivals, tours, and publishing deals.

Sep17

CD: “The Dollyrots” by The Dollyrots

on September 17th, 2012 at 19:42
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George

If you get off on fun, outspoken punk rock with a welcome tinge of pop, then you’d look foolish not to have bumped into The Dollyrots, an eccentric duo from Los Angeles. Despite their youthful outlook, this new self titled album is their fourth record since the band formed in 2009. This year seems to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep17

EP: “Frail Hurricane” by Hats Off Gentlemen, It’s Adequate

on September 17th, 2012 at 12:45
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

A little while back we did a preview/mini review of “Hats Off Gentlemen, It’s Adequate” EP “It’s Me Again”, they have just released their debut EP “Frail Hurricane”.

Sep16

Boscombe Community Fair 2012

on September 16th, 2012 at 18:16
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Events, Gigs

Kings Park, Bournemouth The non profit festival has been running successfully for 17 years giving everybody in the local area that chance to kick back and enjoy some late autumn sunshine along with a host of great local bands, the incident caused by one very inconsiderate individual spoilt what was otherwise a perfect weekend. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep15

EP: “Near Light” by Near Light

on September 15th, 2012 at 22:46
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Near Light have a new self-titled EP recently released. This 4 piece from Bournemouth describe themselves as “post rock” – now I am never to sure what “post” means when tagged on a genre. I assume it means newer, not quite the same, something has progressed, moved on, or evolved.