Tonight was a special gig. Betika and Dutch Husband both tipped their respective hats to the Swamp at bh one’s fifth birthday bash, acknowledging their absent colleagues, thinking they were no more. The prospect of this gig was therefore rousing for many. When I heard tonight was happening I had a genuine stir of emotions, ...
A long, long time ago there were three bands who were at the centre of short-lived ‘scene’ in Bournemouth, exciting and delighting anyone who came to watch. It seems such a long time ago now, when The Gander was still alive, and indeed much has happened (babies, etc) in the few years since each of ...
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 ...
Fancy a free download of epic proportions? Well, Chris Catlin (True Swamp Neglect) aka YAAARD has been focussing his creative juices on a Sables classic; quite simply making the most wonderful remix of their track ‘After The Rain’ from the debut LP South Southern Angel. Twelve minutes of extended beauty is yours, along with the ...