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Nory-J Drops New Alt-Pop Single ‘Weekend With Benny’
Bournemouth artist Nory-J has officially released his latest single ‘Weekend With Benny’ , continuing his rise as one of the South Coast’s most exciting emerging voices in alt-pop. Blending indie influences with polished pop production, the track adds another layer to an already diverse and fast-growing catalogue. A Sound Gaining Serious Momentum Over the past few years, Nory-J has been steadily carving out his place in the UK indie scene. His music has landed on Apple Music
Mar 272 min read


Leonian Dream Announce Bridport Arts Centre Residency for 2026
Something special is brewing in Bridport this year. Rising Dorset band Leonian Dream have announced a three-show residency at the Bridport Arts Centre , bringing a carefully curated mix of local talent and genre-blending live music to the venue across 2026. The full lineup drops at midday on Thursday 19 March , with each show offering a completely different sound and atmosphere, all hosted by Leonian Dream themselves. Three Nights, Three Sounds Rather than repeating the same
Mar 182 min read


Adult Leisure Bring Debut Album Tour to Bournemouth’s Bear Cave This November
Get ready, Bournemouth — one of the UK’s most talked-about alt-indie bands is coming to town. Bristol-based four-piece Adult Leisure are bringing their debut album tour to Bear Cave on Thursday 6th November 2025 , presented by South Coast tastemakers We Broke Free . Fresh from the release of their debut album The Things You Don’t Know Yet , Adult Leisure are riding high on praise from the likes of Wonderland Magazine — who called them “one of the most exciting alt-indie ba
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Still Life: From School Friends to Pop Rock Contenders
Some bands are born out of ambition, others from pure friendship. For Bournemouth four-piece Still Life, it started with mates teaching...
Sep 20, 20253 min read


Riley Jayne: Music as Therapy, Storytelling and Finding Her Voice
Meet Riley Jayne, a Cornwall and Dorset-based singer songwriter who has finally decided to give her music the spotlight it deserves....
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Think You’ve Seen High-Energy Rock? Meet Ironhide.
Ironhide are not just another local covers band. They are a full force, high energy juggernaut from Weymouth that thrives on chaos, crowd...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


In Solis Release Second Single “Mess”
South Dorset’s very own high-energy rock trio In Solis have just dropped their second single “Mess” and it is a track that embraces...
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Fleur & Toby: The Acoustic Duo Dorset Needs on Its Playlist
Take two young musicians, a shared love of chilled-out covers, and a music scene that shaped their sound, and you’ve got Fleur & Toby, an...
Jul 10, 20252 min read


New Music from Tathan: ‘Wallpaper’ Captures the Quiet Ache of Moving On
Welsh singer-songwriter Tathan has a rare gift: turning heartbreak into something hauntingly beautiful. His latest release, Wallpaper, is...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


MADE in Dorset: The Independent Music Playlist Putting Local Artists Centre Stage
Dorset is bursting with musical talent—from bedroom producers and beachside buskers to pub-night powerhouses. But getting noticed? That’s...
May 2, 20252 min read
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