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Jun02

Mischa & His Merrymen/Eight Days Late/Mg & The Juggernaut

on June 2nd, 2012 at 20:47
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

The Anvil, Bournemouth Having put my ears through their paces 2 nights running at Mr. Kyps I decide to venture along to The Anvil to capture a work colleague’s first gig proper. First observation is how good this venue is looking since it was the “tired” i-Bar. The building has had more than a well […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jun01

Buzzcocks/C-30’s/One Man Destruction Show

on June 1st, 2012 at 20:30
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Mr Kyps, Poole After the raw abandon of last evenings Indie affair tonight its the turn of the Punks. We are here at Mr. Kyps in the company of Punk Aristocracy. Opening the show is one Adam J. Harmer,better known as One Man Destruction Show. He plays a half hour set of his very own […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May31

CD: “Legends” by Dirt Box Disco

on May 31st, 2012 at 19:45
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Brummie Punks Dirt Box Disco have a new LP entitled Legends, which looking at their blurb & influences,is what they aspire to be. This band wear their influences firmly on their sleeves and aren’t afraid to have fun with song titles and lyrics. Novelty Punk they’re certainly not-comedic though they are in abundance! LP opener […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May31

The Pigeon Detectives/The Frequency/Hooligan Choir

on May 31st, 2012 at 08:15
Posted In: Interview, Reviews, Ross

Mr Kyps, Poole On a balmy night at Kyps we await one of Indie’s finest, The Pigeon Detectives. But first, two of our local bands get the show off to a flyer. First on are Hooligan Choir. These guys, recently trimmed to a 3 piece play indie with a hint of swagger. The obvious influences […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May19

CD: “Something’s Happening” by The Affected Four

on May 19th, 2012 at 21:40
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Something’s Happening is the debut LP from South Coast 60’s Garage ‘revivalists’ The Affected Four. Hailing from Bournemouth/Southampton these guys have come together to make this LP over a shared love of all things Mod/Psych/Soul/Garage/60’s etc, (add or delete as appropriate)!. “Stand Up” heads straight down the “Mod Revival” route with a clear,crisp vocal and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May10

CD: “Another Story High” by Me

on May 10th, 2012 at 13:04
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Aussie Retro-ists Me have a mini album out and it might just be the most interesting music you hear in a while. Influences will cover a wide range of the spectrum but to this reviewer one or two stand out. On opener ‘Naked’ its the high notes in the vocal that remind of Justin Hawkins, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May09

Happy Mondays/Inspiral Carpets

on May 9th, 2012 at 20:48
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

O2 Academy, Bournemouth On a busy Wednesday evening we’re here early to witness two of the most seminal bands of one of music’s most enduring “scenes” – we’re talking “baggy” here! The venue is at least half full now as we await the Inspiral Carpets. On they stride, one by one. Last on is original […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May01

The Subways/Royal Republic/Turbowolf

on May 1st, 2012 at 07:52
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Old Fire Station, Bournemouth It’s 19:30 and due to an unfeasibly early start to tonight’s gig, (7pm) I’ve missed almost all of Turbowolf’s half hour set. What I do see is great applause given to these hairy Rockers as they exit the stage. Not long after Sweden’s Royal Republic take to the stage. Instantly we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr30

EP: “The Cure” by Kissimmee

on April 30th, 2012 at 20:53
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Alt/Punk band Kissimmee have a new EP out containing 5 tracks. Lead track “This City” has a Pop/Rock feel to it from the outset. The guitar riff throughout is great while the whole song is very “radio friendly”, as are most of the tracks on this EP. On “What I’m Worth” I can definitely hear […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Apr28

CD: “Time To Grow” By We Caught The Castle

on April 28th, 2012 at 15:58
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Southeast Powerpop/Rock/Post Hardcore act We Caught the Castle have a new LP out called Time to Grow. Having had a good listen in full I can confirm it is rather good! They employ an idea few bands use where they open with an instrumental track that melds nicely into track 2 and title track ‘Time […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…