I absolutely love this song. It came through via Fresh On The Net, and made it onto the listening post. It’s the lyrics. I mean, this lyrical ode to crisps kind of nails it! The singer talks about very passionately about how the person who he brought crisps did him wrong. References to Golden …
Album Review: “The Great Jamaican Songbook, Vol.1” – Cleveland Watkiss. Words: Sammy Stein
Multidisciplinary artist Cleveland Watkiss’s energy and drive are behind many music projects, and he has proved inspirational for upcoming talent on the music scene. He has worked with Wynton Marsalis, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra, Art Blakey, and countless others. His new album ‘The Great Jamaican Songbook’ is released, coinciding with a …
Album Review: “Maximise” – Perry. Words: Sammy Stein
Perry is the alias of instrumental smooth jazz/experimentalist Max Clemmons Jr. As Max Clemmons, he played piano on a disco recording called ‘Billy Who’ with the late drummer and studio musician Yogi Horton. He released ‘Dancing For Your Love’ on Spider Records, a number written for his cousin, Joe. Perry’s latest album is independently released. …
Single Review: Bainbridge – Struggling To Sleep
I’m liking the synth lead playing the melody, nice thing for the ears! This has a ska feel not as obvious as Madness, but the melody played by Ben Bainbridge recalls ghosts of “One Step Beyond”. This track switched between indie rock, to ska then reggae and it does it effortlessly, this band is tight …
Single Review: “Forgive Yourself” – Caitlyn Scarlett, Her Ensemble
Caitlyn Scarlett – Forgive Yourself This is a track Kwame Kwaten sent to me, and…. Wow. So, where do I start? It’s piano led, strings, and Caitlyn’s vocals just really give me goosebumps. I like goosebumps. This is beautiful, it just reminds me that the ability to write an emotional song is never going away. …
Single Review: “Bad Blue Boy” – Airinna Namara
This is beautifully crafted 80s pop that I reckon Stock Aitken Waterman would be proud of.. I’m a fan for sure that’s my era! Airinna sent me this track and… I’m in love. This song is so catchy, great vocals great four on the floor beat which gets your foot tapping. I like the synth …
Single Review: “Nothing’s What It Seems” – Serotones
I chose to feature this song on the blog not least because the PR behind it Sally Newman is someone I trust implicitly with my music tastes but because… Well, this song changes and keeps my ears tickled with some music goodness. What do I mean? Good question. Well, when it starts it lulls you, …
Album Review: Big Brooklyn – “Everyone, Everywhere”. Words: Sammy Stein.
Big Brooklyn Everyone, Everywhere I first heard Big Brooklyn four years ago when they released the album ‘Purpose’ ( CD Baby 2018). It has been a wait for the next release. Their big sound is as classy as their presentation and their new release ‘Everyone, Everywhere’ is out on 18th March. Once again, they delight …
Single Review: “Right Now” – Luke White
This is the new single from Luke White, and it’s…. Stunning. It’s a ballad, the vocals, are out in front, which gives it a solid thumbs up for me, it starts off on just the guitar – I love the attention to detail here with the guitar strings, drums come in at 0:15 just rim …
The Extraordinary Journey Of Jason Miles: A Musical Biography. Interview with Sammy Stein.
The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles A Musical Biography Jason Miles has been behind some iconic recordings. He is in the process of releasing his book, and it promises to be as iconic as some of the musicians he has worked with. I was privileged to see a copy a few weeks back and I …









