What I like about this song is how it runs at a fair pace; the drums are cinematic, the kick is an 808, but the rest are percussive. The vocals are well produced, the harmonies are bang on. The vocals remind me of someone, but I just can’t quite place my finger on it — …
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 …
Single Review: “3:28am” – Prime Panda
I was speaking to Neil March, fellow Fresh On The Net moderator about this band over lunch this weekend and he had only positive things to say about them…. They have played his Vanishing Point gig, and he said they were amazing. This is their new single, and it’s stunning. The overall production is stunning, …
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 …
Single Review: “Glitter In My Pocket”-SōMuch
Italian band SōMuch are back with the follow up to “Studio 54” and it’s deliciously infectious! Instead of 4/4 the beat is swung, and they’ve got a horn section blasting the parts… This song is so catchy, a total party starter, the arrangement is on point… The production is so slick…. I like the way …
Album Review: “More Than Ever” – Smät Five. Words: Sammy Stein
More Than Ever Smät Five Smat Five are a quintet led by Marco Tranchina. Comprised of an all Italian line-up, Smat five are Mikelle Montolli ( Sun Ra Arkestra, Nigel Price, Heidi Vogel, Judi Jackson) on bass, Alan Short (Donna Summer, Sam Moore, Natalie Cole, Groove Razors, Cong-Fusion) on alto saxophone, Andrea Solarino ( Manzi, …
Blog interview: Chris Tavener
Congratulations on the release of “How To Truly Win At Life” how does it feel? It feels fantastic! I started writing this song way back in 2020 and it’s only now that I’ve had the chance to put the recording and video together to release it. I’m thrilled with the response so far. The video is very …
Single Review: “Shade Of Green” – Lizzie Esau
Lizzie Esau returns with a song that explores her using spoken word at the beginning of the track… There are so many things I like about this song it sounds like everyone’s walking into a rehearsal or live stage and then sitting down to get this song going.. Lizzie’s talent for writing a catchy melody …
Single Review: “Something To Believe In” – Future Radio
This new one from South African duo Future Radio is anthemic, catchy chorus over raucous guitars and big drums… This is beyond brilliant and just as I’d expect from these guys. “Give me something to believe in, give me me room so I can breathe…” This song is so catchy, and living in a world …
Single Review: “Jouska” – Josephine Pascoe
This instrumental is… Full of life. In a time when the world needs to get up and celebrate what we have, this track hits the spot. Josephine plays the violin and flute on this and while you wouldn’t really associate the violin and flute occupying the melody line for jazz and funk, she does it …