You may think it’s a little random that we’re running a press release for a microphone company. Under normal circumstances you’d be right, but let me tell you a little bit about Sontronics - surely any local brand boasting a client list including Nuno Bettencourt, Josh Homme and The Pope is worth reading about!? Continue Reading »
It’s just a couple of minutes long but our event video gives you a good idea of what to expect on Saturday 7th August. Presented in glorious High Definition; The Dorset Rock Online 1st Birthday Bash video ad! Turn it up! The soundtrack features The Longest Day, Rapids!, The Neon Tigers, The Otherhalf, Western Sand, Nion Abeo and Clams!
For more information on the featured event head over to our extensive article.
Regional Semi Finals taking place this Sunday (01/08/10) at the Purple Turtle in Camden, London.
Having got through 2 other heats, Amity Road are now up against another 10 bands from all around the South.
The Regional Semi Finals are taking place this Sunday (01/08/10) at the Purple Turtle in Camden, London. Having fought through two previous heats and fending off loads of different bands including Dorset’s very own The Longest Day, Amity Road are now up against another ten bands from the South of the UK. Continue Reading »
When reviewing music, making comparisons is a natural part of the process. The troubling thing when reviewing A State of Indifference – the debut album from Bournemouth based rock band The Longest Day – is whether to draw comparisons to other unsigned local artists, or major label acts such as Silverchair, 30 Seconds to Mars and Muse. Continue Reading »
Yep, that’s right – the October John Butler Trio gig at the O2 Academy Bournemouth has been cancelled. The O2 haven’t received any reason or press info from the promoter as to why, and more importantly, if it will be rescheduled. Dan Roberts found a reference online to it being down to ‘logistics’ and that’s about it. If you already have tickets, I’d get in touch with the seller.
Myself and Dan were especially looking forward to this one – Dan even wrote a preview article for the gig. Let’s not put the man’s hard work to waste. Here’s a bit about the band and a couple of music videos. Continue Reading »
We’ve been covering the ‘Bloodstock: Metal 2 The Masses Bournemouth‘ competition since the beginning. Can you believe it’s been over three months now!? If you’ve been following it you’ll already know that the competition has seen some truly fierce heats from some of the area’s most brutal bands. The final showdown came to this; five acts – CHAOSBOMB, Flayed Disciple, Headstone Down, Karrion and Ruins of Earth – the best of the best. To get as far as the semi finals is an achievement in itself, but of course only one band can take that coveted spot on the Bloodstock Open Air Festival stage this year. Continue Reading »
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July 29, 2010 | Posted by Dan Renton 
Categories: Local News, Local business feature | 
Tags: Dorset, Josh Homme, Microphones, Poole, Queens of The Stone Age, Sontronics, The Longest Day | 
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The O2 haven’t received any reason or press info from the promoter as to why, and more importantly, if it will be rescheduled. Dan Roberts found a reference online to it being down to ‘logistics’ and that’s about it. If you already have tickets, I’d get in touch with the seller.
