Rhodes MK8 launch – Ronnie Scott’s. My old friend Liam Narrie was the one that sent me a message about this event, and when I heard Dan Goldman was hosting it… I had to be there. Dan is a killer keyboard player, more specifically Rhodes, and it was just a joy to hear him play. …
Single Review: “Waves” – Marina Florance
Marina Florance, fellow Fresh On The Net moderator and my songwriting partner of three songs is back, and this song is gorgeous. Wow.. It starts off with her accompanying herself on guitar, and singing in the lower register of her voice. There is something really calming about her vocals that I love, she just makes …
Album Review: “Adjusting” – Arnaud Dolmen. Words: Sammy Stein
ARNAUD DOLMEN – ADJUSTING RELEASE DATE: JANUARY, 28TH 2022 Arnaud Dolmen is an acclaimed jazz artist, drummer, and composer. Originally from Guadeloupe, now based in Paris, he studied drum ka from the age of five, then drums at Atelier Marcel Lollia, under Georges Troupé. As a teenager, he was part of the Kimbòl Youth Orchestra …
Single Review: “Silver Lining” – KADI
This track starts out acappella, then keyboards, come in to accompany Kadi’s voice. And what a voice. Kadi sings with an uplifting powerful authority, you’re being taken on a journey here, and I’m here for it. The chorus says “Oh there’s a silver lining trust the timing even when you’re shutting me down”, and it …
Album Review: “Bloor Street” – Kiefer Sutherland
I must say that I was surprised to hear that Kiefer Sutherland was a singer to add to his many talents. I mean… most people my age will remember him being in 80s classic Lost Boys, 24 and more. But to hear him sing, this is something else. So, I’m putting on my earphones and …
Single Review: “Kurunba” – Rokia Kone and Jacknife Lee
This track is… fascinating. Four on the floor, percussion, and call and response vocals that command you to sing along. All based around a tribal dance beat that makes you want to… Well… Quite frankly… GET DOWN! I love it, it’s not your run of the mill dance track, and it doesn’t try to be, …
Blog interview: Ming And Jon, Project Blackbird
Hello Ming and Jon how are you? Grateful for your patience in waiting for these responses! xx You are a part of Project Blackbird, how did that come about? Ming: Jon had studied music composition and performance in college but hadn’t written music per se until we started songwriting and recording together in 2000. I’d …
Single Review: “Gotta Go Fast” Blue Lab Beats X Poppy Daniels
Gotta Go Fast – Blue Lab Beats Blue Lab Beats are back with more fire following up the monster of a track from 2021 “Motherland Journey” with “Gotta Go Fast”. Listening to this I ask myself can these two talented individuals do any wrong? Probobly not. It’s hit 10,000+ – yes let me lay it …
Blog interview: Onyda
Hello Onyda, how are you? I’m doing good! Staying creative and enjoying the winter, I love to hibernate. Congratulations on the release of “Like A Dog” how does it feel? Thank you, it feels great! You spend so long working on something that when people finally hear it it’s like getting something off your chest. …
