November Bands Poll Results
The November Bands Poll took LIFESIGNS back to the top spot, they have a couple of live UK dates left this year. September’s winners NINEBARROW were second, just one vote ahead of QUIET LIONS in third. A tie between GENTLEMEN OF FEW and HUSKY LOOPS for fourth, followed by TALISK for the final spot.

October Artists Poll Results
The October Artists Polls was headed by LUKE JACKSON who has been touring both solo and with his Trio, promoting his latest album Bloom. TOM SPEIGHT was second, just a couple of votes ahead of LEWIS BOOTLE, America’s favourite Aussie, JOHNSON JAY, was fourth, followed by GECKO whose new album is taking shape following a successful Crowd Funding. Brighton’s ever busy DEXTER BRITAIN was sixth.

September Band Poll Results
The September Bands Poll was topped by NINEBARROW, who are currently going through a quiet period following the birth of their son Josh. The ever present QUIET LIONS were second with GNOSS close behind. There was a tie for fourth by English progressive band LIFESIGNS and Scotland’s TALISK. The final spot was taken by HUSKY LOOPS.

August Artists Poll Results
LUKE JACKSON came first in the August Poll just as he releases the first single from his new album, He will head out for a tour in October with his Trio. The ever popular TOM SPEIGHT was second, closely followed by JOHNSON JAY. In fourth place came LEWIS BOOTLE, whose latest single ‘Young Forever’ is out now. GECKO, who is working on a new album following a successful crowdfunding campaign and folkie KITTY McFARLANE took the last two places.

 

July Bands Poll Results
A clear win for QUIET LIONS in the July Poll following the release of their new EP ‘The Long Recovery’. NINEBARROW came second, the boys are on a short hiatus following the birth of their son Joshua. There was a tie for third between two very different bands, LIFESIGNS and TALISK. The final two places going to GNOSS and FLEESH.

 

June Artists Poll Results
LUKE JACKSON was again the winner in the latest Artist Poll with fellow Brit, TOM SPEIGHT, a little way back. US based Aussie, JOHNSON JAY, was third. GECKO whose recent crowdfunding for his next album was successful was fifth. Nigerian rapper, KEYBONE, and British singer/songwriter, LEWIS BOOTLE, rounded out the top six.

May Bands Poll Results
It was yet another win for NINEBARROW in the May Bands Poll. Progressive band LIFESIGNS were second. QUIET LIONS, whose new EP is due out in July were third, just one point ahead of Scottish band TALISK. Brazil’s FLEESH took the fifth spot with another Scottish band GNOSS rounding out the Top Six.

April Artists Poll Results
Luke Jackson was top yet again in the April Poll, he is currently touring with his trio in the UK. A couple of ties next, Lewis Bootle and Tom Speight tied for second and Dexter Britain and Johnson Jay for fourth. Gecko rounded out the top six.

March Bands Poll Result
Ninebarrow pipped Lifesigns to the top spot by just one vote, with Gnoss just 2 votes behind in third.Then it was close for fourth with Quiet Lions just ahead of Talisk. There was a tie for sixth between Brazil’s Fleesh and the UK based Italian trio, Husky Loops.

 

February Artists Poll Results
Another win for the ever popular Luke Jackson who is currently touring the UK. Tom Speight  was second and US based Aussie, Johnson Jay was third. Hong Kong based DHo was next ahead of Nigerian rapper, Keybone. Lewis Bootle and Gecko, who have performed together, tied for the last spot in a truly international Poll.

 

January 2024 Bands Poll Result
It was a win for Ninebarrow in the first poll of the New Year, beating Lifesigns by one vote. Talisk who will be touring Canada and the USA in February and March were third. Perennial AOLM favourites Quiet Lions were next, with Scottish folk band Gnoss and Brazilian Progressive band Fleesh rounded out the top six.

 

December Artist Poll Result
The top three remain unchanged from the October Poll with TOM SPEIGHT just ahead of LUKE JACKSON with JOHNSON JAY a little way back. GECKO moves up to fourth followed by Nigerian rapper KEYBONE. LEWIS BOOTLE and D.HO tied for the final place

November Band Poll Result
A clear win for NINEBARROW in this month’s poll ahead of LIFESIGNS. The ever popular QUIET LIONS were third. MIDGAR just pipped GNOSS for fourth place, with fellow Scots, TALISK, taking the last spot.

October Artist Poll Result
TOM SPEIGHT retained first place, with LUKE JACKSON and JOHNSON JAY hot on his heels. LEWIS BOOTLE came next ahead of KEYBONE and D.HO.


September Bands Poll Result

NINEBARROW topped the September with LIFESIGNS second, the ever present QUIET LIONS were third. Scottish band TALISK came next, then a tie between Brazil’s FLEESH and another Scottish band GNOSS, rounded out the top six. Apart from Quiet Lions and Fleesh, the others have all been out on tour.

August Artists Poll Result

TOM SPEIGHT’S new album, Love & Light, is just released and he tops the August Artists Poll. LUKE JACKSON, currently touring with his Trio came second. US based Aussie, JOHNSON JAY, whose new single, Miracle, is out now was third. LEWIS BOOTLE was fourth just ahead of Nigerian rapper KEYBONE, watch out for his new single in September. Hong Kong’s D.HO rounded out the top six.

July Bands Poll Result

It was close at the top and even closer for the last spot in July’s Band Poll. Just 5 votes covered the top three with LIFESIGNS, just ahead of NINEBARROW with GNOSS then QUIET LIONS just behind. Brazil’s FLEESH were fifth. There was our ever three way tie for sixth between, THREE COLOURS DARK, MIDGAR and BROTHER STRUT. A real mixture of genres, congratulations to all!

June Artists Poll Result

Once again LUKE JACKSON topped our latest Artist Poll, followed closely by TOM SPEIGHT. LEWIS BOOTLE was third with GECKO who Lewis has often played with fourth.The last two places covered two continents with Hong Kong based D.HO fifth and Nigeria’s KEYBONE sixth.

May Bands Poll Result
A runaway win for NINEBARROW as they head out on the road to promote their upcoming new album. Scottish band GNOSS were second ahead of THREE COLOURS DARK. LIFESIGNS and QUIET LIONS tied for 5th and BROTHER STRUT and SECRET HELICOPTERS tied for sixth.

April Artists Poll Result
LUKE JACKSON was again top of the Artists Poll on April, with two other AOLM favourites, TOM SPEIGHT and JOHNSON JAY hot on his heels. MATT WATSON whose latest single was the April Top Track came next with two artists who have worked closely in the past, LEWIS BOOTLE and GECKO filling the final two spots.

March Bands Poll Result
Ninebarrow topped the March Bands Poll,ahead of Lifesigns in second place, Ninebarrow’s latest livestream is on April 29th. Next came Quiet Lions who have been teasing us all with snippets from their upcoming EP. Three Colours Dark were fourth, just ahead of The Secret Helicopters, who have this month’s Top track. The final spot was taken by Brother Strut who have just announced their first full album release.

February Artists Poll Result
February’s Artists Poll, saw a dead heat between Lewis Bootle and Tom Speight. The ever popular Luke Jackson came next closely followed by Johnson Jay. There was yet another tie for the final places, with Gecko and Hong Kong’s D.Ho getting the same amount of votes.


Bands Poll Result January 2023
It was a Poll of two halves for the first on in 2023, with just 6 votes seperating the top four and then quite a gap to the next two.
NINEBARROW came top followed by LIFESIGNS. QUIET LIONS were third and BROTHER STRUT next. The last two places were filled by Brazilian group FLEESH who should be visiting the UK this year and South London’s BELLEVUE DAYS.

December 2022 Artists Poll Results
There were some familiar faces in the last Artists Poll in 2022. It was another win for LUKE JACKSON, Luke is back is on the road in 2023. Heading back towards the top is LEWIS BOOTLE in second place. Nashville based JOHNSON JAY came third, look out for a new single from him in early 2023. TOM SPEIGHT came next, his new single The One is our January Top Track. Just behind Jay was GECKO and there was a tie for sixth between Nigerian hip hop star KEYBONE and pop’s TOM BEM.

November Bands Poll Results
There was a familiar look to this month’s Bands Poll with NINEBARROW, QUIET LIONS and LIFESIGNS taking the top three spots. MIDGAR came fourth moving ahead of THREE COLOURS DARK with KNOCK OUT KAINE rounding out the top six.

October Artists Poll Results
It was close in the October Artists Poll, LEWIS BOOTLE who recently returned to recording was one vote ahead of LUKE JACKSON. It was also close for the other places with GECKO just one vote more than TOM SPEIGHT, just behind them tied for fifth were, Hong Kong’s D.HO and Nigerian rapper KEYBONE.

September Bands Poll Results
Dorset’s duo NINEBARROW were well ahead in the September Bands Poll. Perennial AOLM favourites, QUIET LIONS were second just one vote more than LIFESIGNS. With THREE COLOURS DARK taking fourth, France based MIDGAR and Brazilian band FLEESH tied for fifth.

August Artists Poll Results
A quiet month of voting saw long time favourite LUKE JACKSON, tying for the top spot with Nigerian artist KEYBONE, whose new single, Break, had been the TOP TRACK for this month. TOM SPEIGHT was not far behind. Hong Kong based popster D.HO came next just three votes ahead of JOHNSON JAY. GECKO 

July Band Poll Results
Another win for NINEBARROW in the July Bands Poll, with QUIET LIONS close behind. LIFESIGNS were a bit further back in third place ahead of rockers MIDGAR and KABUL DREAMS. Rachel Cohen’s THREE COLOUR DARK rounded out the top six.

Artists Poll June 2022
Canterbury’s LUKE JACKSON topped the Poll in the June Artists Poll, just ahead of TOM SPEIGHT. Nashville based Aussie JOHNSON JAY was third with Hong Kong based D.HO in fourth. Keeping the international theme going, Nigerian rapper, KEYBONE was next, and TOM BEM rounded out the top six.

Bands Poll May 2022
Another win for the Dorset duo NINEBARROW in the May Bands Poll with LIFESIGNS coming second. The ever popular QUIET LIONS  came third again and the Brazilian Prog band FLEESH returned to the top six, coming fourth. The was a tie between, US based Afghan rockers KABUL DREAMS and British band THREE COLOURS DARK.

Artists Poll April 2022
All very close this month, with Luke Jackson, now back from a USA tour. just one vote ahead of Dexter Britain and Johnson Jay. There was another tie for fourth for Gecko and Tom Speight and Hong Kong popster D.Ho rounding the top six.

Bands Poll March 2022
Two very different bands topped the March Bands Poll, contemporary Proggers Lifesigns and Dorset’s finest folk duo Ninebarrow, both have been touring the UK and Lifesigns head out to Florida for the Cruise To The Edge. Perennial AOLM favourites Quiet Lions were third, followed by Afghan rockers, Kabul Dreams. South London’s Flight Brigade were fifth and there was also a tie for sixth with Three Colours Dark and Midgar.

Artists Poll February  2022
US based JOHNSON JAY rose to the top of the latest Artists Poll, ahead of LUKE JACKSON and TOM SPEIGHT, both of whom have recently touring the UK. There was a tie between Hong Kong based D.HO and JOE NOT JOSEPH with GECKO who is also out on tour rounding out the top six.

 

Bands Poll – January 2022
NINEBARROW topped the first Bands Poll of 2022, ahead of perennial AOLM favourites QUIET LIONS. USA based Afghan rockers KABUL DREAMS came next just ahead of UK Progressive band LIFESIGNS. THREE COLOURS DARK and FLIGHT BRIGADE tied for the final places.

Artists Poll – December 2021
The last Poll of 2021 saw GECKO  coming in first. Following close behind were TOM SPEIGHT and LUKE JACKSON. The final three in the top six were only three votes apart, Hong Kong’s D.HO then ADORABLEDEMONZ  and JOE NOT JOSEPH.

Bands Poll – November 2021
THREE COLOURS DARK topped the November Poll at the first attempt following their Top Track for November appearance. The ever popular QUIET LIONS were not far behind, closely followed by Brazil’s FLEESH.  Dorset folk duo NINEBARROW  came next with HUSKY LOOPS and FLIGHT BRIGADE in fifth and sixth respectively.

Artists Poll – October 2021
TOM SPEIGHT was well ahead in the October Artists Poll following the release of his latest album. the title track of which has been an AOLM Top Track. LUKE JACKSON currently touring the UK with his Trio was second. A great third place for GECKO who finally managed to let a live launch of his latest album this month. An international tie in fourth with Hong Kong based D.HO alongside US based Aussie, JOHNSON JAY. The final spot was taken by JOE NOT JOSEPH.

 

SEPTEMBER Poll Results – Bands
It is straight in at number one for LIFESIGNS in the September Bands Poll, showing once again the effect of the Top Track. QUIET LIONS came a consistent second with NINEBARROW third. There were ties for FLIGHT BRIGADE and HUSKY LOOPS in fourth, and for KABUL DREAMS and MIDGAR for sixth.

AUGUST Poll Results – Artists
Two familiar names at the top of the August Artists Poll, with TOM SPEIGHT taking the top spot just ahead of LUKE JACKSON. Third place was taken by GECKO, whose podcast THE FLOCK is wowing audiences. JOHNSON JAY came next with JOE NOT JOSEPH and Hong Kong based D.HO rounding out the top six.

JULY Poll Results – Bands
It was a great return for MIDGAR who topped the July Bands Poll, now based in France, they were also our featured Top Track for July. There was a tie for second, QUIET LIONS and HUSKY LOOPS both long time AOLM favourites. FLIGHT BRIGADE were next with another tie for the last places between THE KEEP CATS and LA based Afghan rockers KABUL DREAMS.

June Poll Results – Artists
It was another win for LUKE JACKSON in the June Artists Poll, a little away ahead of TOM SPEIGHT,  who’s music  has been featuring in the reality series Love Island. aDORABLE DEMONZ(Lewis Bootle)  took third with his long time collaborator GECKO coming next alongside both JOE NOT JOSEPH  AND JOHNSON JAY in a three way tie.

 

May Poll Results – Bands
So close at the top this month, 3 bands within 1 vote. QUIET LIONS topped the May Poll with NINEBARROW and HUSKY LOOPS tying for second place just 1 vote behind.  THE SECRET HELICOPTERS achieved their highest placing in fourth. Reading’s THE KEEP CATS and FLIGHT BRIGADE rounded out the top six. 

April Poll Results – Artists
There was a familiar face at the top of April’s Artist Poll, TOM SPEIGHT, followed by Canterbury’s LUKE JACKSON. Next came London singer/songwriter GECKO who has released a couple of acoustic versions of tracks from his latest album. JOE NOT JOSEPH took fourth place with JOHNSON JAY in fifth. There was a tie for sixth between Hong Kong’s D.HO and Gecko’s long time collaborator ADORABLEDEMONZ (LEWIS BOOTLE).

March Poll Results – Bands
NINEBARROW headed the March Bands Poll to add to the successful launch of their latest album and the publicity surrounding the planting of their Dorset Woodland. HUSKY LOOPS were a little way behind followed by the ever popular QUIET LIONS. Fourth place went to FLIGHT BRIGADE with KABUL DREAMS and BELLEVUE DAYS rounding out the top six. 


February Poll Results – Artists
Similar results in the February Artists Poll with LUKE JACKSON just ahead of TOM SPEIGHT and JOE NOT JOSEPH just behind. LEWIS BOOTLE was next, ahead of Nashville based Aussie JOHNSON JAY. It was good to see a new entry in the list with GECKO taking the last spot.

January Poll Results – Band
Continued support for QUIET LIONS and HUSKY LOOPS as they take the top two places in the January Poll. Reading’s THE KEEP CATS took third, one vote ahead of Dorset Folk duo, NINEBARROW, whose latest album A Pocketful Of Acorns comes out in early March. US based Afghan rockers KABUL DREAMS came next with BELLEVUE DAYS rounding out the top six.

 

December Poll Results – Artists
The last Poll of 2020 took LUKE JACKSON back to the top ahead of TOM SPEIGHT. Just behind them was JOE NOT JOSEPH who has a new release any day now. JOHNSON JAY was next with LEWIS BOOTLE and D.HO tying for the last two places

November Poll Results – Bands
In a quiet month for polling, QUIET LIONS topped the November Bands Poll just ahead of HUSKY LOOPS. Folk duo NINEBARROW came third with a tie for BELLEVUE DAYS and KABUL DREAMS in fifth with THE KEEP CATS rounding out the top six.

October Poll Results – Artists
TOM SPEIGHT and LUKE JACKSON took the top two spots in the October Poll. They were a little way ahead of JOE NOT JOSEPH and Hong Kong based D.HO.  Nashville based Aussie JOHNSON JAY took fifth with LEWIS BOOTLE rounding out the top six. 

September Poll Results – Bands
HUSKY LOOPS moved back to the top of Bands Poll in September ahead of QUIET LIONS. The ever popular KABUL DREAMS were third then came a tie between NINEBARROW and FLIGHT BRIGADE. There was another for sixth between BELLEVUE DAYS and BEST OF ENEMIES. The Besties are still trying to arrange a date for their final gig.

August Poll Results – Artists
Another month and LUKE JACKSON is again at the top. Luke has been been gaining new fans through his live Facebook streams and has announced some live dates. TOM SPEIGHT was second, he is currently back in the studio working on a new album. JOE NOT JOSEPH and D.HO were separated by a couple of votes in third and forth, with JOHNSON JAY and LEWIS BOOTLE rounding out the top six.

July Poll Results – Bands
QUIET LIONS moved back to the top of the Bands Poll this month ahead of May winners HUSKY LOOPS. The Lions have been back in the studio working on new material. American based Afghani band KABUL DREAMS were third, their highest position in a while. There were just three votes between the others in the top six with FLIGHT BRIGADE followed by NINEBARROW. Ninebarrow are also back in the studio working on their next album, and, have another live stream event on the 11th of August, this time away from their own home, in the countryside. The project will be linked to some of the Dorset landmarks that appear in their songs. THE KEEP CATS from Reading took the final spot. 

June Poll Results – Artists
LUKE JACKSON was way out in front in the June, probably helped by a series of stunning live streams. Next was the ever popular TOM SPEIGHT with Hong Kong’s D.HO close behind. The last three places covered by just four votes went to JOE NOT JOSEPH from Bordon, then Nashville based JOHNSON JAY and the LEWIS BOOTLE.

May Poll Results – Bands
London based Italians HUSKY LOOPS topped the May ahead of Brighton’s QUIET LIONS. BEST OF ENEMIES soon to be playing their last gig together came a strong third with FLIGHT BRIGADE following close behind, then came Reading’s THE KEEP CATS, with BELLEVUE DAYS rounding out the top six.

April Poll Results – Artists
Like the March poll we have seven artists in the top six. LUKE JACKSON was way out in front with TOM SPEIGHT coming in second. The we had a tie for third between JOHNSON JAY and JOE NOT JOSEPH. LEWIS BOOTLE was next followed by a tie between DEXTER BRITAIN and STEFAN NOONS. Luke, Tom, Jay and Lewis have all be doing on-line shows on Facebook or Instagram during the lockdown and are well worth looking out for!

 

March Poll Results – Bands

Seven Bands in the top six for the March Bands Poll including two ties. One at the top and one at the bottom. HUSKY LOOPS and QUIET LIONS tied in first place, both bands being previous winners.
BEST OF ENEMIES who have now announced a new provisional date for their final show were third. BELLEVUE DAYS were just ahead of FLIGHT BRIGADE in fourth and fifth. Then we had a tie between Reading’s THE KEEP CATS and Dorset’s NINEBARROW for the remaining places.

February Poll Results – Artists
LUKE JACKSON just back from a highly successful USA tour was the clear winner in the Artists Poll for February. TOM SPEIGHT, who has just had a big article in the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper was second, ahead of Surrey based JOE NO JOSEPH. LEWIS BOOTLE who has announced plans for a UK tour this year took the next spot ahead of BEN HAMMERSLEY and Hong Kong’s popster D.Ho.

January Poll Results – Bands
New winners for January with BELLEVUE DAYS topping the Poll, perennial favourites QUIET LIONS were second with HUSKY LOOPS third. FLIGHT BRIGADE came next ahead of Reading’s THE KEEP CATS. BEST OF ENEMIES who recently announced their final gig took the final spot