As is now the norm, online discussions and repercussions have already picked up a nice head of steam following last night’s first DMA Quarter-Final at The Winchester. Say what you like about music ‘competitions’ but this one generates huge interest, and as long as debate and band interaction is healthy (which it is), it can ...

Let the debates begin – the quarter-finalists for this year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been announced. Before we pass comment on those who did and didn’t make it, here’s the all important list who made it through… Bel Casino Big Face Reggae Cella Creeps Constellation County Hospital Evolver Fearne Hessian Kinnie The Explorer Lauren ...

‘Fazell’s Garden’ is the new single by Bournemouth based band Kinnie The Explorer. The single displays a band that have delved further into their minds, creating a low-fi psychedelic experience. Opening with a quiet ominous guitar tone, it then floats through a trippy melody. With gentle pick ups and come downs, formed by the lyrics ...

Beginning an acoustic set with Bombay Bicycle Club’s ‘Dust On The Ground’, The Pretty Marx opened up a chilled out, but gripping night at The Winchester. With a stripped back sound front man James Hazell’s voice transpired into something truly extraordinary, husky and deep. Continuing the set with a new song titled ‘Serfs’ followed by ...

We’ve recently discovered Art Is Hard Records, a two-friend collective based in Plymouth, Weymouth and Portsmouth (depending on season). Their first release titled ‘Brink Of The Clouds’ is a 10 track sampler featuring some of their favourite artists from the South West (including some Bournemouth talent), and mighty fine it is too. This debut release ...