Blog interview: Claudia Balla

Congratulations on the release of “Why (Don’t You?) how does it feel?  Thank you very much. I am glad the track is finally out. What’s the story behind the song?  The main idea is that the narrator addresses her/his nemesis, whose identity is not reveled throughout the song, and pleads a ceasefire so that she/he …

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: “POUR” – Alice Offley

Alice Offley just hit me in the gut with her bass, walked away laughing and left me doing the something stinks in the room face. This is high praise. Not many people get that award. Very rare.  This song oozes funk, mixed with dance elements – synth bass to reinforce the live bass, four on …

Single Review: “Song Of The Year (A History Of Cool)” – Pārvāti

Pārvāti – Song Of The Year (A History Of Cool) Don’t let the title fool you.  This is not what you think.  No the writer doesn’t have an inflated ego.  First of all, let’s talk about the music, it’s a simple song – nice use of synths, and plods along nicely. The lyrics are the …