Congratulations on the release of “Too Sly To Die”, how does it feel? It feels great to finally have it out there for people to listen to. It’s been a long time in the making. We are happy with the song , the sound and the video so it’s three out of three …
Single Review: “Too Sly To Die” – The Winter Codes”
The intro to this caught my ear straight away, the big drum fill made me sit up for sure! This is a mix of indie rock and traditional Irish music. How do I know? Well, there’s an accordion in there, acoustic guitar, whistle, bass as usual, drums, I’m also hearing a banjo…. All that good …
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: “New Life” – The Happy Somethings
Check Out “New Life” here on The Happy Somethings Bandcamp My favourite wibbly wobbly timey wimey pop trio are back…. And as always they bring the goods and they bring it well! The melody is very much in keeping with their retro sound, but they add some interesting twists from the future too. “Welcome to …
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 …
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: “Emotions” – Amo Jr. Words: Sammy Stein
New Release from Amo Jr ‘Emotions’ Independent Ever heard a song sung with such feeling you feel your heart swell? Put this on and experience the gorgeous tones of Amo Jr on ‘Emotions,’ the forward release preluding his album’ Good Quality’ to be released later this year. Amo Jr’s release has elements of gospel, …
Single Review: “Goldfinches” – Ceitidh Mac
This is a cool acoustic number with synths getting all atmospheric for the background, what caught my ear was the bass sound… Having reviewed a band recently that showed me the versatility of the cello, I’m getting the feeling that’s not a bass…. Why do I think this? Well, Ceiltidh Mac is a cello player, …
Blog interview: Maya Lane
Hello Maya, how are you? Hey, I’m great thanks. I’m so excited that my debut single is finally out! Congratulations on the release of “Still The Same”, how does it feel? Thank you so much! It’s the best feeling. I’ve been working on this for such a long time, so to be able to …
Blog interview: Malin Andersson
Hello Malin how are you? I am very well thank you! A bit tired over the last few weeks with preparing the build-up for the single, but all positive! Congratulations on the release of Reef how does it feel? Thank you so much! It feels fantastic to finally share this song. It was initially supposed …