I think this is the perfect breakup song! A take on the classic dear John letter maybe? “Thinking of a reason we should stay together 12 months on, I’ve got nothing John.” This is a brutal lyric, wrapped up in a really up tempo indie pop song, the chorus is infectious.. Favourite part of this …
Single Review: “Stage Right” – Pennan Brae
When I first heard this, I could hear influences of the Rolling Stones in the intro, especially in the guitar tone, and then it gave away into a bit of an blues rock anthem vibe… The melody is infectious, as evidenced in the verse, two chords on each line swapping back and forth between F …
Single Review: “Big World” – Yerin Baek
What I like about this song is the way it’s so atmospheric…. Vocals and piano, both allowed to breathe easily between each other… The vocals aren’t overpowering and nor is the piano, my favourite part of this song is where the chorus comes in, Yerin hits her vocal stride here, as well being joined by …
Blog interview: Beck Black
Congratulations on the release of “Gotta Get Back To My Baby” how does it feel? Releasing “Gotta Get Back to My Baby” feels like the music video filmed in NYC. I’m finally on the train enroute with a new character (Electric Cowgirl) waiting to see where it goes! What’s the story behind the song? I …
Blog Interview: Mat Hook
Congratulations on the release of “Runaway Road” how does it feel? It’s nice to release this song in particular because of how much i like it personally, both lyrically and melody wise. It just has something about it which I feel really expresses something about me, which is difficult to explain but I can feel …
Blog interview: Naomi Lareine.
Hello Naomi how are you? I’m great thanks! Congratulations on the release of “Just Met” how does it feel? I feel incredibly blessed and happy. What’s the story behind this track? I met my current girlfriend as my neighbor and we became friends but then we developed feelings for each other, so when we started dating …
Album Review: “Darkside Of Christmas” – Collette Cooper. Words: Sammy Stein
There is, it seems, nothing to which Collette Cooper cannot turn her hand. She is a writer, singer, actress, and poet. Cooper proves her depth of talent again on this Christmas release. ‘Darkside of Christmas'( Thelonious Punk records) is an alternative take on the familiar deluge of yuletide projects.The album is a Christmas record but …
Single Review: “Roll With It” – Toby Corton
Wow… this is a TUNE! The soulful vocals mixed with a hip hip beat and strings is what sold it to me. Toby flies in with a vocal that’s lazy and sings with a drawl that’s not unpleasant to listen to, there’s a cello accompanying him and it’s brilliant! It’s the chorus that hits me …
Single Review: “White Horses” – Art Block
White Horses This is a piano led number, the second track in sequence on the EP, I’m liking Art Block’s vocals on this, he starts out low, then the chorus comes in and he opens up fully, it’s showing off his range. His voice is very distinctive, and he’s not afraid to show it. The …
Single Review: “Just Like You” – Pamela Tully
This song starts off really quietly, as if the production isn’t complete…. Wait for it…. Waaaaaaait for it…. 0:44 made you jump didn’t it??? Yeah! That’s because this is pop rock perfection, guitars, vocals with attitude standing out in the mix. The producer did their job right here! I like the chorus with the great …