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Karine Polwart – the Wedgewood Rooms, Live Review 2018

Posted on 23/10/2018 by admin

Things were all very civilised for Karine Polwart at the Wedgewood Rooms this evening. It was a seating only affair and even those on the way to the bar naturally formed an orderly queue. It was also a largely acoustic … Continue reading →

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Argonaut “Forever” – Album Review

Posted on 20/10/2018 by admin

The first time Argonaut appeared on my stereo was in 2015 with a glittery slice of poppy goodness and their 2nd album “Try”. It’s hard to believe they also released the single “Not Rich” almost 2 years ago to the … Continue reading →

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Review: Ugly Kid Joe at the Engine Rooms, Southampton

Posted on 29/09/2018 by admin

Review: Ugly Kid Joe at the Engine Rooms, Southampton The chance to review Ugly Kid Joe at the Engine Rooms, Southampton, has been some 25 years in the making. “America’s Least Wanted” LP having been released back in 1992. Although … Continue reading →

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Review: Victorious Festival 2018, Sunday

Posted on 23/09/2018 by admin

Victorious Festival 2018 had got off to wet start on Friday night. Although things started to dry out on Saturday, Sunday was in danger of being a complete washout. Sure enough, the British weather hit Southsea and tried it’s hardest to … Continue reading →

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Review: Victorious Festival 2018 – Saturday

Posted on 08/09/2018 by admin

With a fresh change of clothes and the bad weather behind us, the Saturday at Victorious Festival 2018 was off to a glorious start. Well, it was dry for a day at least… Happy Mondays Friday at Victorious Festival ended … Continue reading →

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Review: Victorious Festival 2018 – Friday

Posted on 04/09/2018 by admin

Review: Victorious Festival 2018 – Friday Victorious Festival 2018 got off to a wet start on Friday night, albeit nothing compared to what would follow! Those who ventured out in the initial downpour were treated to a whole afternoon of … Continue reading →

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“Bonemachine” by Bonemachine, CD Review

Posted on 19/08/2018 by admin

“Bonemachine” by Bonemachine, CD Review After over 10 years away from the studio, Bonemachine are back! Having formed in 1999 the band were a prominent fixture on the Portsmouth music scene. They shared the Wedgewood Rooms stage with big names … Continue reading →

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JOHN, Arndales and Dad Hair @ the Birdcage, Southsea

Posted on 23/07/2018 by admin

It was a hot and sweaty Saturday night in Southsea. One where promoters Calamity Cratediggers could easily have renamed themselves “Clammy Cratediggers” due to the humidity. Dad Hair If anyone wasn’t aware there was a gig on above the Festing … Continue reading →

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I Feel Fine – Long Distance Celebration

Posted on 19/07/2018 by admin

I FEEL FINE – “LONG DISTANCE CELEBRATION” Much like my beloved Portsmouth, along the coast in sunny Brighton, there are an array of alternative underground bands. I Feel Fine being just one of them, only these guys (to the best … Continue reading →

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Rash Decision – Karōshi

Posted on 07/07/2018 by admin

Album Review: Rash Decision – Karōshi Having been away on an 11 date tour across Europe, it’s hard to believe Rash Decision need to return to their regular jobs. It is, however, the reality for many an underground band, with … Continue reading →

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