First time at The Cellar in Southampton, it’s just across the road from the Guildhall. It boasts a nice stage in a long room, the drinks are a bit pricey but there was a pretty good vibe about the place.
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William Control is returning to the UK for a run of 11 shows in support of his latest solo effort, “Silentium Amoris”, in addition he will be playing at Download Festival next month, headlining the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage on June 10.
The new record, “Silentium Amoris”, is a twelve-track journey about finding a voice in the rubble of a broken world. It is a stepping-stone in the development of a protagonist who is seeking revenge, melting together dark, cinematic themes with experimental synth pop sounds. Maintaining aggressive elements of the industrial dance sound, the LP infuses a new wave sensibility reminiscent of New Order, Bauhaus, Gary Numan, and Depeche Mode.
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So, onto Sansara then. Well for a start, who are they? My answer, a very recently formed (We’re talking October last year) hard rock band from around Bournemouth, who have just finished their EP, “Torn Between Lives”. This three track affair is claiming to be “A barrage of big hitting songs that resonate through the ears like a mini tornado”. Needless to say, I dived right in, I love me some sonic ear tornado.
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Bear with me for this…
So I personally like to think that I’m a fairly peaceful guy, not a fan of confrontation, and would just sort of sit down and cry if I got in a fight.
However, it’s a less than perfect world we live in, and I’m sure the day where I get my face punched in isn’t too far away. It’s just fate, or destiny or genetics or something.
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Featuring: Nepalese Temple Bell/Skeleton/Caravan Of Whores/XII Boar/Desert Storm/Witch Sorrow
Bournemouth’s Doomheads had gathered at The Anvil on a Saturday night to pay homage to some of the best unsigned Stoner-Doom bands that Dorset and the surrounding counties have to offer. With six bands on the bill everyone was looking forward to an evening of good music and cheap drinks with a well laid back atmosphere. Nepalese Temple Ball were the first band on and started by saying that they were without a vocalist because he had had to go to a wedding, even sans singer they played a good set that was very atmospheric.
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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, sung over the music of Suede! Sounds a bizarre combination but ME are clearly out to surprise (or confuse) us!!
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Hot on the heels of their huge new single, “Dear Ronnie”, Take One Car’s sophomore album “It’s Going To Be A Nice Day” is out now! Having just completed their headline US multi-state album support tour, 2012 is promising to be a very exciting year for the band.
“It’s Going To Be A Nice Day” is Available NOW on Bandcamp and iTunes.
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It’s acoustic night at the Winchester and local promoter Dom Patience of “Chalk Inc. Promotions” has gathered together a diverse line up of acts for the evening’s entertainment. Tonight’s headliner is none other than Dan Hammond Smith of The Frequency and formerly of The Other half, this is Dan’s first excursion into solo acoustic performance, and he has promised to bring along a few guests to help him out. The Frequency are currently preparing to release their as yet unnamed debut album on the 1st June when they play Mr Kyps in Poole supporting the “Pigeon Detectives”
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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 singer Mr. Stephen Holt who immediately “assumes the pose”, constantly leaning forward all through the set. The setlist is a fan’s dream (excluding material from The Beast Inside).
The moshpits of the early 90’s have all but disappeared but there is a buzz in the room as we all sing along to “She Comes In The Fall”. The hits keep coming while the applause is loud. They play a new song (who’s title escapes me) which has a definite Stranglers (1990 era) feel to it, which also goes down well.
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If you want to listen to music that makes you want to dance and move about and will get stuck in your head for days, Subset, a 4 piece alternative rock band are the ones for you.
Subset are made up by Rom, Rob, Jay “The Sheriff” and Lya, from Dunstable, and with their punk ridden, grunge infested “fuzz rock” sound, they are full of passion, energy and overall fun,
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