Time for some indie pop from Brighton’s <strong>Bloody Tourist</strong> who I suspect took their name from a 10cc record – if so, that’s a pretty solid reference! This is low key, it starts like as if you’re listening to a talkback from a mixing console where the engineer or producer is talking to the artist …
Album Review: “The Unfortunate Collision Of Everything At Once” – Richard Davies. Words: Sammy Stein
The Unfortunate Collision of Everything at Once by Richard Davies Richard Davies is a UK saxophonist experimenting with cinematic sounds and marrying jazz, blues, electronic, and ambient styles. His past releases include over twenty albums, including ‘Cosmic Odyssey,’ ‘A Pagan Landscape,’ ‘Memory Sells,’ ‘Misspent Youth,’ and more. Pagan Landscape was reviewed on Platinum Mind here: …
Alternative,Band,Bass,Drums,Folk,Jazz,Keyboards,Lyricist,Music,Neo Soul,New York,New York City,Producer,Songwriter,synthesizers,U.S.,Vocals
Interview: Kennedy Administration
Congratulations on the release of Humanity- how does it feel? It feels like letting a secret out into the world – a beautiful secret we’ve been patiently nurturing. We’ve been performing some of these songs live for a while, so finally being able to share the studio versions feels like opening a bottle that’s been …
Single Review: “In Your Head” – Dolly Mavies
Dolly Mavies is an artist who last made the faves back in 2018! This track is atmospheric, it starts off with a fade up with drums building on toms, it sets the tone perfectly as Dorothy’s voice comes in – I like her tone, very pleasing to the ear. This talks about a dream state, …
Single Review: “A Spark In Your Heart” – B Of Briz
B Of Briz is easily one of my favourite discoveries since joining the FOTN team 5 years ago. I mean, she gave me “What Will Buffy Do?” making me recall a zero budget tv show from the 1990’s that’s a cult hit. Anyway, she makes a welcome return to the faves with her track “A …
Alternative,Art,Band,Bass,Dance,Electronica,Lyricist,Music,Percussion,Producer,Punk,Review,Songwriter,World Music
Single Review: “No Mother” – 10Tigers
Well now! According to my calculations, this act made the faves waaaaaaaaaay back in 2014. So we’re going old school! Back then FOTN founder Tom Robinson reviewed them. 11 years ago! They’ve even got his review in their bio. Wow. This starts off with a Middle Eastern influenced violin melody, and then the percussion drops …
Acoustic,Alternative,Band,Bass,Blues,Dreampop,Drums,Folk,Guitar,Lyricist,Music,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,Track Of The Day,U.S.,Vocals
Track Of The Day: “Hush” – Dorsten
I’m excited about this one because I’ve been keeping an eye on brother and sister duo Dorsten for a long time. Sophie’s track “Tomorrow” still makes me emotional and is one of my favourite discoveries of the last few years. This track starts off with acoustic guitar, picked over a chugged rhythm, it’s triplets and …
Alternative,Bass,Drums,Guitar,London,Lyricist,Music,Percussion,Rock,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,UK,Vocals
Single Review: “Sinking Ship” – Oliver Anderson
This one comes packed with indie rock swagger – I swear I heard a castanet! It happens once, but then with this song, there’s a lot to keep you interested, lyrical references to the state of the world today plus a nod to a literary classic – George Orwell’s Animal Farm and the emotional oh …
Alternative,Australia,Bass,Drums,Electronica,Keyboards,Lyricist,Music,Piano,Pop,Pop music,Producer,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,Soul,Vocals
Single Review: “I Don’t Want Your Garden” – Hazlett
This one proved very popular with the moderators, coming away with the most votes from the team. This starts off as a gentle acoustic number, but then the build into an atmospheric anthemic chorus is a surprise, it comes up at a rush, and leaves you wanting more! I like the layered vocals, the harmonies …
Alternative,Drums,Electronica,Keyboards,Lyricist,Music,Pop,Pop music,Producer,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,U.S.,Vocals
Single Review: “Sun Over The Zoo” – Dog Monologue
This looks like Dog Monologue’s first single from what I can see, and it’s a great way to introduce us to their world. This is an electro-pop track, with an ethereal feel, I’m getting the feeling they have a love for analog synths. Lyrically this talks about a journey in the moonlight in a zoo, …