Jun15

Interview: Wil Francis of Aiden and William Control

on June 15th, 2012 at 06:46
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Interview

Southampton, Joiners Arms

Wil Francis

Wil Francis was born in Seattle, Washington on 8th January 1982, he is the lead singer of post hardcore band Aiden which he joined in 2005 after the original singer quit the band, Aiden have released 8 albums and toured the world consistently performing with a host of big name bands. In 2008 Wil started an electronic project called “William Control”, the debut album called “Hate Culture” is the story of a man named William Control and his last night on Earth because he wishes to kill himself.
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Jun14

Mothership/Hooligan Choir

on June 14th, 2012 at 18:01
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Chaplins, Cellar Bar

Mothership

Thursday Nights at Chaplin’s means “Rubber Soul” a platform by promoter Conrad Barr to showcase locals bands from in and around the local Dorset area. Tonight first band are Bournemouth 3 piece “Hooligan Choir” who recently impressed a Sold Out crowd at Mr Kyps in Poole when supporting the mighty “Pigeon Detectives”. The band arrive onstage full of youthful arrogance in the way that the way Paul Weller did in the early days of The Jam or more recently The Enemy.
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Jun13

EP: “Me Again” by Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate

on June 13th, 2012 at 12:37
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon
Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate

London (UK) based rock band Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate their released their 2nd single on 11 June 2012. It will be available from major online download sites, including iTunes and Amazon.

The band follow up their first single “Wait For The Storm”, a folky-rock melancholic reflection on life with type III Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, with an angrier rock/metal reflection on life with type III Ehlers-Danlos syndrome…
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Jun12

CD: “Always ends” by Midway Still

on June 12th, 2012 at 22:04
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Chinners
Midway Still

If in the 90’s you were fans of bands such as Mega City Four, Neds Atomic Dustbin and Senseless Things you cannot have failed to come across Midway Still. After only performing 8 gigs the band were subject of plenty of record company interest after a favourable review in Melody Maker, they finally signed to Fire Records subsidiary Roughneck. The band set off on huge tours in Europe with Therapy, Mega City Four, Leatherface and Snuff to name but a few.
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Jun10

Preview: The Idiot B*stard Band

on June 10th, 2012 at 18:47
Posted In: Preview
The Idiot Bastard Band

The Idiot B*stard Band is a band dedicated to the comic song. A veritable supergroup of comic musical talent, they see themselves in the same tradition as people like The Bonzos, They Might Be Giants, Flight of the Conchords, and even George Formby.
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Jun10

Preview: Less Than Jake

on June 10th, 2012 at 18:31
Posted In: Preview

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Less Than Jake

Less Than Jake, the American Ska-Punk band from Florida are set to play The Old Firestation in Bournemouth, helping to celebrate 20 years.
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Jun08

Wheatus/MC Lars/Corn Mo

on June 8th, 2012 at 20:40
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Talking Heads, Southampton

Wheatus

After a vexed past, The Talking Heads put aside previous memories of the venue’s misfortune and financial struggles to make way for arguably the juiciest lineup the venue has seen in a while. The ever popular Wheatus are back with previous tour buddy MC Lars to make sure their reputations as established UK touring acts remain intact. It is worth mentioning that when this venue is packed out, it is an amazing sight; we should make sure this happens more often!
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Jun08

Interview: MC Lars Talks to George of Rock Regeneration

on June 8th, 2012 at 17:43
Posted In: Reviews, George, Interview

Talking heads, Southampton

MC Lars

This month, George travelled to the depths of Southampton to interview post punk laptop rap artist, MC Lars at the Talking Heads. The interview includes discussion about his upcoming releases, what he’s been up to during the first ten years as an artist and much more.
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Jun08

News: New Model Army

on June 8th, 2012 at 16:42
Posted In: news
New Model Army

Cult rock legends, New Model Army celebrated the first weekend with their new bassist, Ceri Monger with a festival warm-up gig at Robin 2 in Bilston, Wolverhampton last Saturday 2nd June.

Unfortunately their van was broken into that night in the carpark outside the Walsall Holiday Inn Express, and a large number of items were stolen. With gear borrowed from other groups, the band still managed to perform at Strummercamp the following day.
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Jun05

NOFX/UK Subs/Margate

on June 5th, 2012 at 17:21
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

O2 Academy, Bournemouth

NoFX

It’s the Queens Jubilee so what better way to spend the evening listening to 3 Punk bands. First up are recent recruits to the NOFX stable Margate. Margate are an American 3 piece Punk band who cite some diverse influences. To this reviewer theres a definite nod towards Blink 182, especially with their humour and between song banter. They surprise most in this audience with a cover of the Police’s “Synchronicity” which they do rather well, cut between slabs of their own material. While they dont greatly excite me they receive good applause from this half full venue.
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