L-R: Andy Treacey (Drums), Adam Philips (Guitar/Vocals), Tom Robinson (Lead Vocals and bass), Lee Forsyth Griffith (Guitar/Vocals), Jim Simmons (Piano). On a rainy night in south London I ventured out to Blackheath Halls to go and see the Tom Robinson Band, and boy am I glad I did. I’m by no means a gig reviewer …
Single Review: “I Get Around” – Beach Boys
For my throwback track review I thought I’d go back to the 1960s. On July 4th 1964 The Beach Boys began a two week run on the US singles chart with this song. This is probably the first Beach Boys record I ever heard, on a dusty TDK tape in 1989 that a friend of …
Single Review: “Darling Boy” – Nitin Sawhney and Guy Garvey
Nitin Sawhney and Guy Garvey have collaborated on a song ahead of the release of an album in October. There is so much to love about this song. First of all, it starts off with a multilayered a cappella. The main vocal does some really lovely runs, but It’s the harmony that caught me off …
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 …
Blog interview: Cholly
Congratulations on the release of “3 Day Weekend” how does it feel? I was really excited to release this one, though also nervous. Having said that, I’m always nervous before a release because it means I’m officially letting go and I’m not allowed to change it. You’re a singer songwriter producer how did it …
Blog interview: Michelle Ward
You released your debut single “Dolly Daydreaming” this summer, how do you feel about it? After many years of recording and writing it was amazing to actually have the first release! It had some great feedback and radio plays. What’s the story behind it? The song is written for a friend who is having an …