This song is gorgeous. The piano part is full of lovely chords… but it’s not this that catches you. It’s the chorus. The oohs and the duetted saxophone, is what caught my ear. This is how I’m introduced gently this sunny morning to the new duo Night Porter. Technically they aren’t new to me, at …
Single Review: “Emotions” – Amo Jr. Words: Sammy Stein
New Release from Amo Jr ‘Emotions’ Independent Ever heard a song sung with such feeling you feel your heart swell? Put this on and experience the gorgeous tones of Amo Jr on ‘Emotions,’ the forward release preluding his album’ Good Quality’ to be released later this year. Amo Jr’s release has elements of gospel, …
Single Review: “Only An Angel” – Jaelee Small
Jaelee has been on my radar for a very long time having been part of the top level function band The Black Hat Band who absolutely kill it live anyway… She’s got a ridiculous vocal range that is shown off really well here, her new single. As usual, the production standard is high – I’m …
Blog interview: Nora Sänger
Hello Nora, how are you? I’m good, thanks! Hope you are, too. I’m great thankyou for asking! Congratulations on the release of “We’ll Make It”, how does it feel? Thank you! It feels great. I’m enjoying that I’m finally coming out with a Country flavored track again. What’s the story behind the song? It’s about …
Blog interview: SOCKiTTOME
Hello Matt, how are you? Great Del, thanks so much for having me! Congratulations on the release of “get on up”, how does it feel? I always feel a bit exposed when I release a song that I’m really passionate about and have poured my heart into. On the other hand though, …
Album Review: “The Great Jamaican Songbook, Vol.1” – Cleveland Watkiss. Words: Sammy Stein
Multidisciplinary artist Cleveland Watkiss’s energy and drive are behind many music projects, and he has proved inspirational for upcoming talent on the music scene. He has worked with Wynton Marsalis, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra, Art Blakey, and countless others. His new album ‘The Great Jamaican Songbook’ is released, coinciding with a …
Single Review: “Forgive Yourself” – Caitlyn Scarlett, Her Ensemble
Caitlyn Scarlett – Forgive Yourself This is a track Kwame Kwaten sent to me, and…. Wow. So, where do I start? It’s piano led, strings, and Caitlyn’s vocals just really give me goosebumps. I like goosebumps. This is beautiful, it just reminds me that the ability to write an emotional song is never going away. …
Single Review: “Bad Blue Boy” – Airinna Namara
This is beautifully crafted 80s pop that I reckon Stock Aitken Waterman would be proud of.. I’m a fan for sure that’s my era! Airinna sent me this track and… I’m in love. This song is so catchy, great vocals great four on the floor beat which gets your foot tapping. I like the synth …
Single Review: “Right Now” – Luke White
This is the new single from Luke White, and it’s…. Stunning. It’s a ballad, the vocals, are out in front, which gives it a solid thumbs up for me, it starts off on just the guitar – I love the attention to detail here with the guitar strings, drums come in at 0:15 just rim …
Single Review: “Goldfinches” – Ceitidh Mac
This is a cool acoustic number with synths getting all atmospheric for the background, what caught my ear was the bass sound… Having reviewed a band recently that showed me the versatility of the cello, I’m getting the feeling that’s not a bass…. Why do I think this? Well, Ceiltidh Mac is a cello player, …