Monthly Archives: March 2017

CURTA – “CLICK BAIT” EP

  Coming out of the capital of Colorado, the new release by the Denver hip hop MC is a stripped down electronic affair. Opening with the line “What’s more punk than a kid with his shirt off…” you may expect … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

SHOOT THE DUKE – “SHOOT THE DUKE EP”

The local Portsmouth band pick up their acoustic guitars to bring traditional blues together with modern folk, while becoming known for their energetic live sets. On the back of a successful headlining slot at Icebreaker Festival, Shoot the Duke were in … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Dub Pistols – Wedgewood Rooms, 25th March 2017, Photo’s

This gallery contains 18 photos.

DUB PISTOLS – WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, 25th March 2017 Beats & Swing present The Dub Pistols feat. Rodney P Great night, exclusive 2 hour set – the Pistoleros never disappoint!

More Galleries | Leave a comment

FAINITES – “BATTLE SCARS”

As I sit here giving Fainites “Battle Scars“ another listen, it’s hard to believe I first came into contact with head honcho Chris Perrin some 20 years ago.   It was back when his original band Thirst were still finding their … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | Leave a comment

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES – WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, PORTSMOUTH, 14th March 2017

Currently touring their new album “Broken Glances”, the Pigeon Detectives at the Wedgewood Rooms sold out weeks in advance. The Leeds based indie rock band played a fantastic set, one full of energy largely thanks to frontman Matt Bowman. It wasn’t … Continue reading

Posted in 1) Live Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

POMPEY CALLING – THE RIFLE, PORTSMOUTH, 12th March 2017

In conjunction with local online radio station The Flash, Pompey Calling on the 12th March was to be the 1st in a serious of afternoon music events, live at the Rifle club. With the focus on new and emerging acts, … Continue reading

Posted in 1) Live Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES – “BROKEN GLANCES”

  Returning with their 5th album, the Pigeon Detectives have pushed themselves with a more challenging record. It’s something the schoolboy friends had made a conscious decision with, ditching any songs that started to resemble their early days too closely. … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | 1 Comment

DEVIL’S HOUND – “DEPRESSIVE LETTERS”

When I saw the name Vincent Price listed as an influence on the one-man project by Devil’s Hound, I got quite excited. Although with “Depressive Letters”, Devil’s Hound has stepped away from the horror film star. In his place, we … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | Tagged , | Leave a comment

DIESELLE MAY – “SAID AND DONE” / “20 DAYS”

By the tender age of 18 Dieselle May was playing sold out shows at the infamous Marquee Club in London. It was at this point her previous band Mustang Sally, would be playing the same stage once graced by the … Continue reading

Posted in 2) Album Reviews etc | Tagged , | Leave a comment

SENATOR, GROUP OF MAN & HACK JOB

This gallery contains 13 photos.

EDGE OF THE WEDGE SOUTHSEA, 28th February 2017 Great to see local hardcore lads Senator reform for the night… and all in the name of charity, raising a decent sum of money in honour of Rowans Hospice.  It may have been … Continue reading

More Galleries | Leave a comment