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OLIVER WILDE – PHOTOS

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JOHN BASSETT – “UNEARTH”

Having released seven albums under his more established act of KingBathmat, the multi-instrumentalist John Bassett has taken time out to release his beautifully crafted solo album – which whilst bearing similarities to that of his bands previous releases “Unearth” focusses more … Continue reading

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BLOODWORKS’ LAST SHOW – EDGE OF THE WEDGE, SOUTHSEA 31st March 2014

What better way to get the week started than a night of metal at the Edge of the Wedge…  and all for the bargain price of three pounds: PERPETUAL SILENCE First up it was time for a slab of metalcore, … Continue reading

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ZENTHETIX – “HYDRATE”

They say you should never judge a book by its cover (or a band by its name), but initially I had little to go on with Zenthetix and as such few pre-conceptions, only vague recollections of their former projects in … Continue reading

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CORE OF IO – “FROWN UPSIDE DOWN”

The drums kick start the new single from Brighton based Core Of iO, followed by a riff that shows the technical wizardry of the guitars as it’s vocals switch between metal growls and that of a more melodic nature. Core … Continue reading

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THE COATHANGERS – “SUCK MY SHIRT”

Reviewed by Mr Teeth for www.7bitarcade.com There’s something very Ramones like about the backstory to the Coathangers, the fact they couldn’t play any instruments didn’t put them off forming a band back in 2006 and just like Joey, Johnny, Dee … Continue reading

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EXIT_INTERNATIONAL – “OUR SCIENCE IS GOLDEN”

Reviewed for www.7bitarcade.com by Keith Sandys February 3, 2014 When a band introduce themselves as a 3-piece duel-bass led alternative rock band I have to admit I start to get excited, I start to remember Rothko and their three bass minimal … Continue reading

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PUSSYCAT AND THE DIRTY JOHNSONS, THE HIP PRIESTS, THE SICK LIVERS AND SECOND HAND CITIZENS – MILTON ARMS BARN, PORTSMOUTH, 8th March 2014

It was a busy old night at the Barn and one that always lives up to the expectations, this time headlined by Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons who make a much anticipated appearance having had to pull out a previous … Continue reading

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FRANK TURNER – PIE AND VINYL, SOUTHSEA, 13th February 2014

With possibly the biggest name so far to play an in-store at Southsea’s Pie and Vinyl, it was an honour to be amongst the select few that made it into the record café for an intermit set by Mr Frank … Continue reading

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FRANK TURNER – PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL, 13th February 2014

There’s something quite surreal about seeing someone play an in-store at your friends shop/cafe one minute and then a sold out Guildhall the next, especially given until half an hour prior to arriving at the Guildhall I hadn’t managed to … Continue reading

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