Blog interview: Debris Discs

Hello James, how are you? I’m very well, thanks for asking. Congratulations on making the Fresh Faves with Post War Plans, how does it feel? Thank you! It made me very proud. I’ve submitted countless tracks in the past and this is the first one that’s finally made it through to Fresh Faves. I don’t …

Blog interview: Mary Lovett

Hello Mary, how are you? I am very well, thank you, Del.  Congratulations on the release of I Heard The Moon Is In C. How does it feel?  It feels really good to finally get it out into the world. It’s been a bit of a long process, and it’s really lovely to finally have a …

Single Review: “To The River” – Dorsten

Arizona brother and sister duo Dorsten are back and what a number! This song starts off with footsteps and claps slowly, along with finger picked guitars, then Sophie comes in with her signature powerhouse vocal.  Careful. She will knock you off your seat.  Little blonde girl with the big voice?  Of course she is.  This …

Single Review: “Sense Of Reality” – Lindsey Hinkle

This song is so simple… Just an acoustic guitar and vocals, sometimes that’s all you need. Lindsey’s voice just sits comfortably over this and it may sound a little cheesy but this is the kind of song I could just imagine someone sitting in a coffee shop and performing. You can have your stadium fillers …

Single Review: “Power Of The Wolf” – Beth Roars.

This song has so much of a punch behind it I don’t even know where to begin. First up, the production value is up there… It combines eastern melodies and otherworldly synth sounds with electronica and pop sounds.  The lyrics speak of uncertainty in life but when it comes down to it when you take …

Single Review: “Someone’s Sometimes” – Sarah Michie

This song starts off really moody, with chords in the lower register… But Sarah’s vocals come in over the top and it’s such a lovely contrast. It’s such a powerful ballad, and the lyrics even name check “Creep” by Radiohead, and I love that for this song. I’ve just realised there’s a nerdy reference in …