Review: “Groovy Avocado Disco” – Unfortunately Steven. Words: Sammy Stein

Unfortunately Steven Groovy Avocado Disco From depths of despair and almost complete mental breakdown, Steven Ramirez (Unfortunately Steven) gives inspiration in his music and story. Quirky and distinctive, Ramirez’s music is inspiring, but equally inspiring is his head-on challenge to mental illness. Read about his bravery, share his inspiration and then hear the challenge and …

Blog interview: Alice Offley

Congratulations on the release of “POUR” how does it feel? I’m so happy with how Pour was received! Lots of people contacted me to say it really made them feel good and dance, even at home!! That was my goal, to spread good vibes! I also had 3 producers approach me to do different style remixes, so …

Single Review: “Garden” – Night Porter

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, …

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 …