Hello Calum how are you? Hey Del! It’s great to speak with you, I’m good! Congratulations on the release of “Some Call This Normal”, how does it feel? The reception the song has received has been incredible. I wrote the lyrics to this song in my head while out running one day last year – …
Album Review: “Pixelation” – Kiffie
Pixelation by Kiffie Pixelation This track is characteristic of Kiffie’s sound, very electronic, sparse synth sounds…. But there’s one little change, this track is not in 4/4. At least not all the way through. Don’t get too confused, it’s a bit of polyrhythmic play that funnily enough I was discussing with a colleague of mine …
Album Review: “Light Roars” – 1st Base Runner. Words: Sammy Stein
‘Light roars’ is the third official release from award-winning Austin, Texas-based experimental indie rock multi-instrumentalist and producer 1st Base Runner ( Tim Hussman). ‘Light roars encompasses Hussman’s edgy, post-punk, gothic atmospherics and expansive post-rock elements, and includes some dark, emotionally poignant lyrical themes. Previous releases’ Seven Years of Silence’ and ‘Ellis’ saw acclaimed reviews, …
Single Review: “Summertime Song” – Jess Meyer
This song does what it says on the tin. It truly is a summertime song! Let’s break it down. The acoustic guitar bounce as an off set to the four on the floor beat makes you want to be at a festival in the heat or the rain dancing arms akimbo drunk on the joys …
Blog interview: Alex Baird
Hello Alex, how are you? I’m great! Thank you for interviewing me today! Congratulations on the release of “Lemon Tree” how does it feel? Thank you! I am so proud of the record. I feel so lucky to have been able to play with such amazing musicians, and have had immense support from my …
Single Review: “Shadow” – Marie Keane
Marie Keane – “Shadow” WHOAH. The funk is strong with this one. This is Marie Keane’s lead single from her upcoming album “MNÁ”. And you know what? It’s INCENDIO. That’s fire in Portuguese. Why? Well, the Latin percussion with claps that ring takes you from Marie’s native Ireland to the streets of Brazil with the …
Single Review: “All I Need” – Kate Bond
This song comes forth with a swag from the outset, the bassline, drums, guitar and keyboards, bring a real soulful texture to this….. Then Kate comes in low key and understated until she hits the chorus at 0:47 raising the volume and the temperature! She brings a soulful playfulness to this track that makes me …
Blog interview: Matt And The Zeal
Hello Matt how are you? Hey! I’m really good thank you!! Congratulations on the release of “Take It Slow” how does it feel? Thank you so much! It feels amazing for it to finally be out! It’s been such a long time waiting and preparing everything for it so it feels so amazing to finally be able to …
Single Review: “Childish Games” – Maya Lane
Maya’s back with a beautiful acoustic ballad that shows off her songwriting skills as well as her voice… The song starts off with acoustic Maya’s voice over some acoustic guitar which is finger picked – sounds gorgeous, love the progression in the opening by the way. It really catches the ear. The harmonies in …
Blog interview: Andrew Adkins
Hello Andrew, how are you?I’m doing great! I’m having a blast! Congratulations on the release of “Broken Fangs” – what a great track! How does it feel? Thanks! I wrote and recorded that song last year with a batch of around 30. I holed myself up in my recording studio and just let all of …