this track caught my attention because of the rhythmic textures – the congas, the shakers, vocal samples and cymbal swells – there’s not much singing here but it whisks you off to another world it’s the perfect tropic summer vibe! I like the way the drums roll into each other like a stuttering effect, the …
Music Of Sound have just welcomed back a new member of the band Anya AKA Hazy Sofia, who will be joining them on vocals, flute and keyboards. Music Of Sound are quite a mix of a band two members being from India and one being of Welsh roots and but all based in and around …
This is a breezy jazz track that that starts off with piano drums and bass doing hits while the vocals gently scat across the intro… I call this breezy because it reminds me of the kind of music you’d imagine in a film soundtrack as part of a montage of scenes – 80s romcom, and …
The Happy Somethings dropped a new album today, and I thought I’d give it a track by track breakdown. Something Good A Healthy Dose Of Hope (ALBUM) by The Happy Somethings The Happy Somethings kick off their new album with a track that starts off with pitch bent strings, for a minute I thought they’d …
Word on the street is that Sunflower Thieves have put a pause on the band for now. They are a duo who I’ve been in love with (Musically!) since the release of this gem, their harmonies and lyrics in this song bring a lovely warmth to the soul, and they are one of my favourite …
Saturday is not usually a day that people release new music on however I was looking for a track to review and doing some digital crate digging on Instagram has usually turned up some gems for me – this one is no different. joey Sherrett dropped a track that’s very powerful in vocal as well …
ANNIE ELISE – Make A Wish Annie Elise · make a wish What I like about this track is the emphasis there is on the electronics, it draws your ears towards the track as a whole! The arpeggiated pattern at the beginning is what caught my attention from the beginning. Add to that Annie Elise’s …
Review by Sammy Stein Octrain are a multi-generational rock trio comprising 2 brothers, John (lead vocals and guitar), Greg (Bass), and their cousin Pat (Drums). Music has played a big part in all of their lives, but with eight years between John and Pat, and a further eight years between John and his younger brother …
AROUND ABOUT DUSK- without you Around About Dusk · Without You This has such a World War II era jazz feel to it, none of the gloss that came later on, but the kind you’d expect in the background of a period drama. This could be playing in the background on a grainy gramophone, at …
AZU YUCHE – Weak Azu Yeché · Weak Azu Yeché opens the faves this week with something a little special.. This has the classic soul around it, I’d even go as far as to say this has neo soul vibes – it reminds me of D’Angelo with those guitar licks! Clean tone! Add to that …
