Author: Jon

Firewind/Leaves Eyes/Dendera

Talking Heads, Southampton Firewind

, Southampton’s own Dendera, open proceedings and they have progressed immeasurably since I last saw them. The Iron Maiden influence still looms large over their song writing but there is an...

Preview: New EP “Puryss” by Bear Cavalry

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...

Preview: Hadouken

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...

CD: “One Big Happy” by Bowling For Soup

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...

CD: “Vox e Tenebris” by Radio Fallout

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,...

CD: “The Dollyrots” by The Dollyrots

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...

Boscombe Community Fair 2012

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...