Rhodes MK8 launch – Ronnie Scott’s. My old friend Liam Narrie was the one that sent me a message about this event, and when I heard Dan Goldman was hosting it… I had to be there. Dan is a killer keyboard player, more specifically Rhodes, and it was just a joy to hear him play. …
Single Review: “Waves” – Marina Florance
Marina Florance, fellow Fresh On The Net moderator and my songwriting partner of three songs is back, and this song is gorgeous. Wow.. It starts off with her accompanying herself on guitar, and singing in the lower register of her voice. There is something really calming about her vocals that I love, she just makes …
Single Review: “Silver Lining” – KADI
This track starts out acappella, then keyboards, come in to accompany Kadi’s voice. And what a voice. Kadi sings with an uplifting powerful authority, you’re being taken on a journey here, and I’m here for it. The chorus says “Oh there’s a silver lining trust the timing even when you’re shutting me down”, and it …
Single Review: “Kurunba” – Rokia Kone and Jacknife Lee
This track is… fascinating. Four on the floor, percussion, and call and response vocals that command you to sing along. All based around a tribal dance beat that makes you want to… Well… Quite frankly… GET DOWN! I love it, it’s not your run of the mill dance track, and it doesn’t try to be, …
Blog interview: Ming And Jon, Project Blackbird
Hello Ming and Jon how are you? Grateful for your patience in waiting for these responses! xx You are a part of Project Blackbird, how did that come about? Ming: Jon had studied music composition and performance in college but hadn’t written music per se until we started songwriting and recording together in 2000. I’d …
Single Review: “Gotta Go Fast” Blue Lab Beats X Poppy Daniels
Gotta Go Fast – Blue Lab Beats Blue Lab Beats are back with more fire following up the monster of a track from 2021 “Motherland Journey” with “Gotta Go Fast”. Listening to this I ask myself can these two talented individuals do any wrong? Probobly not. It’s hit 10,000+ – yes let me lay it …
Blog interview: Onyda
Hello Onyda, how are you? I’m doing good! Staying creative and enjoying the winter, I love to hibernate. Congratulations on the release of “Like A Dog” how does it feel? Thank you, it feels great! You spend so long working on something that when people finally hear it it’s like getting something off your chest. …
Blog interview: Francesca Guerra
Hello Francesca how are you? Hi Del, I’m good thank you. Just came back to London from my Christmas holidays in Italy. Congratulations on the release of “Summer” how does it feel? It feels liberating honestly! My team and I have been working on the song so much that I can’t believe I’m finally sharing …
Blog interview: The Scribes
A lot has changed since we last spoke! Congratulations on being signed with Stimulus, how does it feel? J: Feels great! Especially coming out the back end of lock down, we’ve hit the ground running with a lot of gigs that has led to a lot of new opportunities. S: It’s been amazing enough just …
Blog interview: Pārvati
Hello Pārvati how are you? I am happy to be in touch with you—thank you for the opportunity—and am grateful for the gift of being alive on this beautiful planet! Congratulations on the release of “Song of The Year” (A History of Cool)”. How does it feel? I feel great about the track. I made it …
