Old Fire Station
Ben Howard announces debut album and October tour
Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of his debut album this Autumn. ‘Every Kingdom’ will be released through Island Records on the 3rd October. The ten-track album was produced by his band’s bassist and drummer Chris Bond in their converted barn studio in Devon. It follows the release of his ‘Old Pine’ EP in [...]
Review: Jamie Woon at The Old Firestation, Bournemouth
“I’m Jamie Woon, these are my fellas and we’re going to play some tunes” announces the former BRIT School pupil as he strolls onto the stage at the Old Fire Station. I’m sure he tires of the constant reference to his performing arts upbringing, but within seconds of opener ‘Blue Truth‘ this is a world [...]
Live Review: 3OH!3, InnerPartySystem and and Hyro Da Hero at Bournemouth Old Firestation
A depressing dank evening in Bournemouth was lit up tonight as the seaside town witnessed a taste of the American electronic scene. First up for your delectation was Hyro da Hero followed by Innerpartsystem and topped with the much hyped 3OH!3. There is a reason why Hyro is a hero and tonight he showed us. [...]
review: Kate Nash at The Old Firestation
A gutsy rebuild on old ‘Foundations’ – Kate Nash at the Old Fire Station It’d probably surprise anyone reading this in 2007 and it’s certainly something I never expected to write, but Kate Nash is something of an unpredictable quantity. A Jekyll and Hyde character of conflicting tones, each wrestling the others to come out [...]
Review/mINterview: Jamie Woon at The Brook
Coming fourth in BBC’s sound of 2011 poll, being hyped by everyone from Mistajam to Greg James and adding yourself to the raft of Brit school graduates gaining monumental success at the moment is going to add pressure to anyone. Put a seminal remix on top of that by one of dance musics leading innovators [...]