This track starts off with a jazzy gospel part that’s just two chords over some lush strings. When Andy Kettle sent me this, he had me from the chord progression. But this is not where I was invested. Oh no. No no no. The hard hitting drums? Nope. The lack of bassline? Oh yeah I …
Album Review: “Greek Street Friday” – Ian Shaw. Words: Sammy Stein.
I first heard Ian Shaw in 2021 when I reviewed Hannah Horton’s album ‘Inside Out’ on which Shaw was the guest vocalist on tracks ‘Frozen Light’ and ‘Breathing Out’. Horton told me, “I mentioned I was recording a new album and he (Shaw) offered to take a listen and then wrote the lyrics for ‘Frozen …
Blog interview: Ria Barkr
Hello Ria, How are you? Good. Super excited to be talking to you. Thank you so much for having me on. Congratulations on the release of Alpha She – how does it feel? I’m feeling very proud of this body of work. I started writing the EP during the pandemic and to see everything from …
Single Review: “24F” – Maya Lane
This song is a thing of beauty, it’s acoustic, and has Maya’s signature vocal… She sings strongly over an acoustic guitar that has percussion underneath. For me it’s the harmonies that are doing the job, especially where they are adding more and more in the chorus – there are harmonies throughout the song, but the …
Blog interview: B. Dolan
Congratulations on the release of “The Rock Cried Out” how does it feel? Everything around returning to releasing music and touring feels very strange and surreal right now. Also, this collection of songs is highly personal to me, and was made during a very private isolated time. Dealing with the onslaught of emotions attached …
Blog interview: Kendra And The Bunnies
Hello Kendra how are you? Hello!! I am so good! Thank you for inviting me to interview! Congratulations on the release of “I’m A Showstopper” how does it feel? My favorite thing to do is release music. I love the process so much from songwriting to recording and performing. I’m thrilled. What’s …
Blog interview: ION
Hello ION how are you? I’ve been great! Really pressing on with releasing music, making the accompanying visuals, and ensuring that it is all conceptually cohesive. The visual content that I’ve put out this year to go with my new songs Vega and Xeno has been received really well. So it’s a small nod for …
Blog interview: Blue Capricorn
Hello Rodrigo how are you? I’m doing well, thank you. Trying to stay cool in this 100 degree Texas heat. It’s brutal out here. Congratulations on the release of “Palo Santo” how does it feel? Releasing music is mostly a nerve-wracking moment or an exciting one for me, but we’ll say we’re leaning more towards …
Blog interview: Christina Chong
Congratulations on the release of “No Blame” how does it feel? It feels quite surreal actually. I’m not sure it’s fully landed with me that it’s materialised. Less than a year ago it was just a thought in my head, and now it’s out there. What’s the story behind the song? The song is about …
Blog interview: The Great Leslie
Congratulations on the release of “Burn Me, Drown Me” how does it feel? Thank you! It feels like we have really good momentum going at the moment with the great things that have happened to us recently, this release just comes at the perfect time to keep that going. What’s the story behind the song? …