When this dropped in my email, I was… shocked. Blue Lab Beats have been on my radar for a very long time, and they’ve made some incredible music. If you don’t believe me go look them up… This track is no different in fact…. They upped their game. NKOK (Namali Kwaten) and Mr. DM (David …
Blog interview: Alex Bone
Hello Alex how are you?I’m good thank you 🙂 Hope you’re well! I’m great, thank you for asking! You’re a saxophonist, composer and producer, originally from the North of England. How did it all begin for you?Both my parents are musicians (my Mum’s a singer and my Dad’s a saxophonist) – I constantly heard …
Blog interview: Emma Johnson
Hello Emma how are you? Hey Derek, all okay here thanks, how are you doing? I’m good! Thanks for asking! Congratulations on making the Fresh Faves with “Hold Me Tight”, how did you come up with such a gorgeous piece? Thank you so much – I’m really excited to have made it to the Fresh …
Album Review: “Worry Not” – Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat
This is Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat’s first album, a project put together by Leeds based saxophonist, composer and arranger Emma Johnson. She leads the band competently and confidently through 8 tracks that have touched me differently on each listen, and for me, when I received the CD and the handwritten note (I can’t remember the …
Single Review: “Loud” Bad Money
“Loud” is Bad Money’s new single, and it’s got all the good stuff. Harmonies, big drums, funky guitars, nice electric piano and special guest appearance from sax player Beth. It’s a tribute to lyricist Jacob’s best friend, and it’s fitting, singing of good times – this is what resonated with me, Bad Money have changed …