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Maribou State: Live at Koko

February 23, 2016 No Comments Charlie Mott

The last 18 months have seen Maribou State go from a little known duo from rural Hertfordshire to one of the biggest names in British electronic music. Last Wednesday saw them end the ‘Portraits’ album tour in one of Camden’s most iconic venues – Koko. You’ll often see Maribou State

Foreverland Kick Off With First Event Of 2016

February 17, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Foreverland has now embedded itself into Bournemouth as a major events brand. They have already ran a series of successful events, and the first party of 2016 was no exception. The party, which was held in Bournemouth’s Old Fire Station, saw garage DJ Matt Jam Lamont, bassline DJ Bassboy and

Maribou State at Motion, Bristol

February 10, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

After several years on the periphery, London production two-piece Maribou State are edging closer towards the nerve-centre of UK electronic music. Their debut album Portraits was released in June last year, and they’ve been playing a number of high profile sets, as well as using their live band at some

Alix Perez at Motion, Bristol

February 4, 2016 No Comments Tom Evans

On a night dedicated to one genre it is rare that a single set can stand out, but Belgian-born Alix Perez gets all the plaudits for his set at Bristol’s Mutiny on January 22nd. The night, a celebration of 18 years of drum and bass, left the packed in Motion

Featured Review: Bugged Out Weekender 2016

February 3, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Bugged Out continues its reputation of the dry January ruiner, laughing in the face of seriousness, whilst celebrating its 5th birthday. The office day finishes at 5pm and you jump into your car to trundle down to sunny Bognor Regis. Going into Butlins is somewhat a weird experience in the

Review: We Are Your Friends Returns With Tough Love at The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

January 23, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Bournemouth’s Old Fire Station, known for booking big DJs, welcomed back the We Are Your Friends (WAYF) student event for its first event in 2016. Past events have included massive DJs like MK heading up WAYF, and last week’s event was no different. House duo Tough Love, best known for

Jonas Rathsman at Motion, Bristol

January 21, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

My expectations were high for the first night in Bristol. And this took us to Bristol’s super-club on the first day of 2016. This is like no other club you’ll go to. A rabbit warren of rooms, warehouses, bars, seating and stages. Motion’s vibe was festival-like rather than club-like. It’s

Mampi Swift at The O2 Academy, Bournemouth

January 11, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The 02 Academy was buzzing upon One Nation’s turnover into 2016, with the likes of SUBZERO, MAJISTRATE, HAZARD and MAMPI SWIFT to name but a few. Hundreds cued down the street, desperately awaiting the blissful filth they knew awaited them inside. From being filled to the brim with drum and

Review: Foreverland Christmas Adventure

December 20, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

With four events now under their belt, Bournemouth’s Foreverland has shown no signs of slowing. The first event of 2016 has already been announced, and they left 2015 with a bang. Another sold out show saw garage extraordinaires Oxide & Neutrino, grime man Bonkaz, bassline DJ Cause & Affect and

Ghostpoet Supports Alt-J at The BIC, Bournemouth

December 18, 2015 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Obaro Ejimiwe, better known as Ghostpoet, previously said that his new album ‘Shedding Skin’ is a “guitar record”. It’s certainly more indie-rock-inclined than its two glitchy predecessors. Ghostpoet was showing off his talent subbing Alt-J on their latest tour. With a growing number of fans Ghostpoet’s musical territory is expanding