3D The Boss is an Atlanta-based pop/R&B trio with a big sound that comes from a wealth of experience. The band has as their aim more than to uplift the listener with good music but also to promote a healthy and positive attitude to life, performance, and love. They are an interesting ensemble. Comprised of …
Live Review: Wilko Johnson, Norman Watt Roy, Dylan Howe with John Otway. Words: Sammy Stein
Wilko Johnson/Norman Watt-Roy/Dylan Howe with John Otway The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, was the setting for this, one of the first nights of an extensive tour Wilko Johnson and his band is undertaking – the return to normality after Covid tour. It was the first concert for over two years I had been where masks …
Blog interview: Revivalry
Congratulations on the release of “Pieces” how does it feel? Thank you. It is always great to get our music out there and always a bit nerve wracking too. We have been playing it in our live set for a while now and it is such an energetic tune we love playing it and it …
Album Review: “Pillow Talk Sessions 1” – Duski
Duski seem to be a band who metamorphasise into different forms musically…. According to their site: It began as a chordless trio in darkest Wales comprising of sax, double bass and drums, then guitar and piano appeared. Jazz styles disappeared and heavy jams with collective improvising took its place. The piano morphed into different synthesisers …
Blog interview: SOKOJO
Congratulations on the release of More. How does it feel? It’s a relief to finally give it to the masses. It was a slow process but we keptgoing because we wanted to make it for other people and releasing this EP hasalways been the goal. What’s your favorite track from it? It changes …
Live Review: Rhodes MK8 Launch, Ronnie Scott’s
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 …