Category: Reviews

Preview: DMA Finals – Saturday 14th April

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...

EP: “The Settling” By Veetacore

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...

CD: “The Pride” by InMe

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...

EP: “The Sabres” by The Sabres

The Sabres is a new 3 Track EP, a forth-coming taster for their new album. Bournemouth Punk/Rock outfit The Sabres have a new EP out which has fallen into the hands of Rock Regeneration...

Single: “Voice of the Future” by The Boy Royals

The Boy Royals, formerly known as Town have released a new single which I have gratefully accepted the opportunity to review. This Newport based band celebrate all things British with their “Britbeat” – influenced...

EP: “Growing Pains” by Lower Lands

When you listen to a British band, it’s always refreshing to hear that all-so-familiar accent that most British vocalists hide. Lower Lands from Lincoln, UK, have just that. Lower Lands consist of Benji (Guitar,...

Black Stone Cherry/Rival Sons

Southampton Guildhall After huge tours supporting “Alter Bridge” and “Def Leppard” in some of the UK’s biggest Arenas and an great crowd pleasing performance at last years Download Festival, Southern rockers “Black Stone Cherry”...

CD: “Totem Bells” by Twelve Feet of Clay

Totem Bells is the debut album from Cambridge based band Twelve Clay Feet. The four piece is made up of twins Ian and Jay Jeffs (Lead vocals and guitar respectively), Ollie Porsa (Bass) and...

The Rifles/Streebeck

Fire Station,Bournemouth On a mild spring evening in Bournemouth we await the arrival of Chingford’s finest. But, first up are local act “Streebeck”. This 5 piece Bournemouth based band play a nice little brand...

Dorset Music Awards – 2nd Semi Final

Mr Kyps, Poole Darren Hodson & The Southern Companion, Jack Grace, Bad Magic, The Devils Rejects and Pachango The second Semi Final of the Dorset Music Awards brings together five bands all with totally...