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 …
Song Review: “The Swarm” – Around About Dusk
Another song that garnered lots of votes is this little number, which calls upon instruments that again you rarely get to hear in today’s popular music scene. I hear an accordion, with a double bass and it’s making me want to get lost and dance. I don’t know how but it’s nice and soothing to …
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Song Review: “I Fell In Love” – Angels Of Libra
That drum intro is unmistakeably inspired by the incomparable Benny Papa Zita Benjamin. This has Motown written all over it, especially at the height of their Detroit era, you hear woodwind – specifically the flute, which is quite a rarity in pop music nowadays. They are missing a trick there! Lyrically this is about being …
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: “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 …
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Track Of The Day: “Eldest Daughter” – Taylor Swift
Let’s get this out of the way. I’m a Swifty. This is the second track of hers that I’ve reviewed this year. I know that the media and the world at large tends to have a love hate relationship with her but that’s their problem. They’ll find someone else to love to hate eventually. Ms. …
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Track Of The Day: “Colourblind” – Gabrielle Sey
Lord Gabrielle Sey can sing! This starts off with an acoustic guitar then Gabrielle’s vocals enter the chat rich and warm, it leaves you wrapped up in a warm winter coat watching the sun set over Greenwich Park while drinking the sweetest creamiest hot chocolate. The melody soars through and Gabrielle switches gears in the …
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Track Of The Day: “Colourblind” – Gabrielle Sey
Lord Gabrielle Sey can sing! This starts off with an acoustic guitar then Gabrielle’s vocals enter the chat rich and warm, it leaves you wrapped up in a warm winter coat watching the sun set over Greenwich Park while drinking the sweetest creamiest hot chocolate. The melody soars through and Gabrielle switches gears in the …
Acoustic,Composer,Dreampop,Interview,Keyboards,Los Angeles,Lyricist,Music,Piano,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,U.S.,Vocals
Blog interview: Ana Luna
Hi Ana, how are you? I’m doing well. Excited to be releasing “Bleeding Pen,” but also have some of those release jitters! Congratulations on the upcoming release of “Bleeding Pen,” how does it feel to put this song out? Insane, honestly! I’ve been really looking forward to putting this one out. I’m very proud of …
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 …