Blog interview: Blue Lab Beats

Congratulations on the release of “Motherland Journey” how does it feel?   Honestly it feels like a dream come true to have the legendary Fela Kuti featuring on this track! We would’ve never expected to ever have the chance to use his acappella but his publishers and Nigerian and European teams made it happen.   …

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 …

Single Review: “Heart Train” – Project CONCUBINE

Project Concubine – Heart Train  Project Concubine are back with a new single, and as usual it breaks the rules in terms of how it sounds.  The vocals are processed and put through a warp as with the beat behind it, it’s a very inventive sound and it works really well with the mystery that …

Single Review: “Sirens” – Sunflower Thieves

Leeds based duo Sunflower Thieves make a welcome return with their single “Sirens”.  I love the vocals on this and the production is outstanding nothing overpowering the overall song. This is typical of Amy and Lily’s musical style, and I’m here for it..  There’s a synth part that accompanies the chorus that I need to …