Single Review: “3:28am” – Prime Panda

I was speaking to Neil March, fellow Fresh On The Net moderator about this band over lunch this weekend and he had only positive things to say about them…. They have played his Vanishing Point gig, and he said they were amazing.  This is their new single, and it’s stunning.  The overall production is stunning, …

Album Review: “Motherland Journey” Blue Lab Beats. Words: Del Osei-Owusu

Blue Lab Beats – Motherland Journey Sky Reflections  The first track on this opens with with an instrumental, you could just imagine this as a concert entry music… The way that this starts off is uplifting, and I love it. I love the the synth chords start out, and I really need to find out …

Album Review: “Law Of Attraction: The Remixes” Mike Casey. Words: Sammy Stein.

Mike Casey  Law of Attraction: The Remixes Piano: Benito Gonzalez Bass: Matt Dwonszyk Drums: Corey Garcia Mike Casey has been receiving attention for many years now. I interviewed him in 2016 as an emerging star, and since then, he has, well, emerged. His innovative, powerful experimentation sits easily alongside his interpretation of more traditional delivery.  …

Single Review: “Motherland Journey” – Blue Lab Beats, KillBeatz, Fela Kuti

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: 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 …