Hello Alex, how are you? I’m great! Thank you for interviewing me today! Congratulations on the release of “Lemon Tree” how does it feel? Thank you! I am so proud of the record. I feel so lucky to have been able to play with such amazing musicians, and have had immense support from my …
Album Review: “Battle Lines” – Cable Street Collective
It’s been a strange kind of day. I have watched the first two episodes of the new Obi Wan tv series, Stranger Things season 4 just dropped… And Cable Street Collective sent me their album to review. I’m blessed right now and it’s not even 9am yet. So what did they send me? Well, it’s …
Blog interview: Kelly Kintner, The Kintners.
Hello Kelly, how are you? I’m doing well. Always making music! Congratulations on the release of “Collaborations” how does it feel? Like a weight off, really. I have been with these songs a long time and it feels great to get them out. It is quite a project, having been recorded with lots of people …
Single Review: “Fly” – Artesan
Well let me start this by saying this is a well written song. This starts off with a bit of finger picking on an acoustic guitar, a simple enough start and then vocals, bass and drums come in. It’s very steady, no little tricks to deflect away from the main body of the song… but …
Blog interview: Peachy Dukes
Tell us about Peachy Dukes, who’s in the band? Bon: You’ve got Bon (me) on vocals, Gerick (Gec) on guitars, and our dearly departed buddy bassist, Jimi. We’re also going to be bringing in our mates RB from Madeline (guitars), and Jesser from Conscious & The Goodness (keyboards) for future projects. Rb and Jesser were …
Single Review: “Childish Games” – Maya Lane
Maya’s back with a beautiful acoustic ballad that shows off her songwriting skills as well as her voice… The song starts off with acoustic Maya’s voice over some acoustic guitar which is finger picked – sounds gorgeous, love the progression in the opening by the way. It really catches the ear. The harmonies in …
Review: “Groovy Avocado Disco” – Unfortunately Steven. Words: Sammy Stein
Unfortunately Steven Groovy Avocado Disco From depths of despair and almost complete mental breakdown, Steven Ramirez (Unfortunately Steven) gives inspiration in his music and story. Quirky and distinctive, Ramirez’s music is inspiring, but equally inspiring is his head-on challenge to mental illness. Read about his bravery, share his inspiration and then hear the challenge and …
Single Review: “Garden” – Night Porter
This song is gorgeous. The piano part is full of lovely chords… but it’s not this that catches you. It’s the chorus. The oohs and the duetted saxophone, is what caught my ear. This is how I’m introduced gently this sunny morning to the new duo Night Porter. Technically they aren’t new to me, at …
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: “Please Go Gently” – Amelia Coburn
This song is acoustic guitar led, very much a lullaby, but written in a letter form… Amelia Coburn’s vocals are very soft and breathy, and that’s what catches my ear straight away. I closed my eyes and just listened, and she’s got a voice that could calm a soul. I’m no ukulele aficionado by any …