Archive for ‘2012’

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Apr07

Blazin’ Aces

on April 7th, 2012 at 17:23
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Jon

Mr. Kyps, Poole As the clock hit 20:30 Blazin’ Aces hit the stage with both barrels blazing! With a barrage of drums and bass making you stand up and pay attention! They certainly had a small force of fans in attendance that enjoyed their set. Formed in February 2012 by the members of Shadowkey after […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr06

Preview: “Ascension” by Griever

on April 6th, 2012 at 21:06
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview

A new Post Hardcore/Metal band from Poole in Dorset has recently been brought to our attention, they are called “Griever”. The have been together for around eight months and have been holed up at a secret location in Dorset shaping their sound and perfecting a short set of songs ready to go out and play […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr06

EP: “Me And What Army?” by East Island City

on April 6th, 2012 at 20:46
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George

Just as I thought the weather was going to be tropical in an abstract March, my holiday to Suffolk witnessed a plague of poor weather and rain, so thank God for pop rock outfit, East Island City’s EP popping through my letter box! This sunny Dublin outfit should surely brighten up this tragic forecast, right? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr05

Mark Chadwick/Charlie Bateman

on April 5th, 2012 at 15:39
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Mr Kyps, Poole 5th April 2012 After the massive “Levelling The Land” Sold Out tour of the UK last year, the “Levellers” went back into the studio to record their next album “Static On The Airwaves” , the 1st single from the album is called “Truth Is” and will be released on Record Store Day […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr04

CD: “Weapons” by Lostprophets

on April 4th, 2012 at 17:54
Posted In: Reviews, Bryanna, CD

It’s been a quiet two years since Welsh rockers Lostprophets released The Betrayed regarding new stuff, and everyone has been full of excitement and curiosity to see what Lostprophets are pulling out the bag this time around with their new album, Weapons. With the huge wait and everything being put on a huge pedestal of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr02

Competition: Punk By The Sea

on April 2nd, 2012 at 20:17
Posted In: Competition

South Parade Pier, Southsea Punk By The Sea are running a four day Festival on the South Parade Pier in Southsea, Portsmouth from the Thursday 14th June until Sunday 17th June featuring a mouth watering line up of some of the biggest names from the punk music scene such as The Damned, Slaughter & The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr02

Preview: DMA Finals – Saturday 14th April

on April 2nd, 2012 at 20:01
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview

O2 Academy The finalists for the Dorset Music Awards Grand Final at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth have been announced and they are…….. Bad Magic, Know One, Peace Love & Gloves and Pachango. These four bands have battled it out with over forty bands to get their place in the Grand Final. The winners on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr02

EP: “The Settling” By Veetacore

on April 2nd, 2012 at 19:50
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Local female-fronted Pop-Punkers Veetacore have got a new 5 Track EP out called “The Settling” and its really rather good! On opener “Sliced Waters” there’s a simple beat throughout the song with a clever little synth section accompanying the “electro” drum sound. The highest compliment I can pay singer Becky is that her vocal reminds […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr02

CD: “The Pride” by InMe

on April 2nd, 2012 at 19:22
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George

When it comes to making releases independently, there are a few things which should be taken into account; your fan base, your commitment and your direction. Luckily, InMe seem to have all three of these factors locked down to a tee, as their latest album “The Pride” was funded to a level of three hundred […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr01

Preview: Mark Chadwick at Mr.Kyps 5th April

on April 1st, 2012 at 14:23
Posted In: Preview

Mark Chadwick front man of the Levellers Live and acoustic at Mr. Kyps in Poole Thursday 5th April 2012 Mark Chadwick is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters. With his band, The Levellers, he has co-written 20 chart singles and 4 top 40 albums. Usually seen gallivanting across the globe with The Levellers on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…