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 ...

It’s been a busy weekend. For many reasons judging the DMA heats is a hugely enjoyable experience, so thanks to Rich and Trev for asking me again. The two days create their own individual atmosphere; the quick-fire turnaround of support, coupled with non-stop band comings and goings meant The Spyre always felt full of energy, ...

Long time no speak. I’ve been on holiday. Not in the physical sense, just taking an impromptu bh one sabbatical. I’ve been feeling a kind of post-Oxjam mental burnout which has put me in a strange head space. My back has been playing up something chronic too, which has meant standing up for any length ...

Well, this was unexpected. A package sent from The Neon Tigers. It appears they have been busy in the studio, putting some gloriously shiny polish on four tracks which make up their debut ep Friends, three of which (to the best of my knowledge) were previously available sans polish. Now here’s a band who know ...

With the recent (hopefully temporary) demise of Muddy Miles, it’s far more than a consolation to know that Muhebur ‘Goobie’ Shaha has been focussing his creative talents on other (initially solo) projects, culminating in the formation of The Peace Band. On Sat 9 Oct the debut performance from Peace sees Muhebur joined by John Kearly ...