Blog interview: bby ivy

Congratulations on the release of Closing Chapters. How does it feel? Thank you! It feels surreal, honestly. This project has been such a personal journey for me, and now that it’s out in the world, it’s like releasing a piece of my heart. The response has been overwhelming in the best way—it’s so fulfilling to see …

Blog interview: Eva Gadd

Congratulations on the release of “I Don’t Talk” how does it feel?  Thank you so much. It feels really great having a project out as it is, let alone one that’s a collaboration with such amazing talents Blue Lab Beats.  It’s a four track EP, what’s your favourite track?  When I listen to the project, …

Single Review: “What The Thunder Said” – Flakebelly

Another weather related track in the faves? Is this a theme? You never know. This one is a Wurlitzer led track, very dreamy. It’s got a psychedelic feel to it especially with the whispery vocals. Add to that the way driven given guitars, the big drums this transports you back to the 70s! It feels …

Single Review: “Solve” – Izzy Withers

PSA: I’ve said this so many times and I will never stop saying it. When @kwamekwaten sends you an artist you listen. And he always hits the spot. ALWAYS. This then, is no different, this is the new single from Izzy Withers, and she’s a natural born storyteller with her lyrics. “I tried to solve it all,Stepped …

Single Review: “What’s That Thud?” – Marina Florance

Marina Florance will always have a special place in my heart, as this year we achieved something that was a bucket list moment for me. BBC Radio 6 Music airplay courtesy of Mary-Anne Hobbs, and BBC Introducing Mixtape courtesy Tom Robinson.  She’s revisited the spoken word this time reading the book that she’s just published …

Single Review: “You Lost Out” – The Music Of Sound

This song is just gorgeous. With a line up change and the addition of Sherry Sahayaraj, The Music Of Sound keep their melodic flavours going but with a slight spice in flavour.  Let’s talk about the instruments first. It’s a simple arrangement, bass keeping the groove along with the drums with a slight variation in …

Single Review: “High Horse (Be Gone)” – Rikke

This track has an off kilter beat and that’s what caught my attention initially! The drum intro, then a funny little bass run coupled up with a muted guitar played an octave up gives you a modern jazz feel with a little bit of pop in there too. This is a slick bit of production …

Interview: Rebekka Louise

Hello Rebekka Louise how are you? Hiii! I am very good!! How are you doing? I’m very well thanks for asking! Congratulations on the release of your album ‘Shame Is An Old Friend’. How does it feel? It’s so exciting. Honestly, it’s always scary releasing music since it’s so personal. But I am so grateful …