This is a stunning piece of soul and blues…. It starts off with an acoustic guitar in the intro but then it’s joined by Rosie’s electric guitar…. BOY can she play! WOW!!! I’ve been a fan from way back but this is taking it to another level. The chord changes are straight out of a …
Album Review: “A Sense Of Unease” – Kiffie
Kiffie has released his new album. These are my words on it. The End Kiffie opens this up with a track that fades up with a synth pad that kind of modulates, lots of chorused synthesis in this. In this slice of the pie there’s also a very low arpeggio that you don’t notice on …
Single Review: “Brother Chumbo” – Kontiki
Years ago I knew a kid in my neighbourhood called Chumbo. His family were from North Africa. I’m not sure exactly where. He was a bright kid, loved his football, and always had a big smile. When he moved, his friends around him were so sad, I never saw him again, and nothing on the …
Single Review: “Conversation Killer” – Alexandra Leaving
This launches at a fair whack with big heavy toms, this a rock track for the ages… I played this on the show this weekend and had a feeling it would be a winner with our readers — it certainly was. The chorus is epic, and the vocals reflect this. I love the riffing at …
Single Review: “Soda Pop” LUNIKK
What I like about this song is the way that it stutters rhythmically. It’s got a tasty groove to it, but to give it more character the synths are punchy, giving the drums more space to stop and start. This also gives way to the vocals being able to be the star here. An enjoyable …
Blog interview: Julian Taylor
Hello, Julian, how are you? Doing very well, thank you. I was travelling a lot this year, but it’s nice to be home now. Congratulations on the release of “Anthology Vol. 1.” How does it feel? Thank you. It feels a little strange. Never thought I’d get this far so soon, at least that’s how …
Album Review: “Delta Breakdown” The Heavy North.
Grumble grumble… Liverpool…. grumble grumble… Talent from drinking the water of the river mersey. Grumble… Annoyingly good songs. Grumble. Oh hey! So…. My boys from Liverpool The Heavy North dropped their new album. And guess what? It’s bloody brilliant. This for me takes over from where their debut album left off, it’s bluesy as hell, …
Blog interview: Joshua Sheppard
Hello Joshua, how are you? I’m good, very excited about the potential for my new song, and doing all the press stuff around it. Congratulations on the release of “Rolling Thunder” how does it feel? It feels great, every time I release a song I get this intense euphoria for the week. While I’m working …
Blog interview: Carol Jarvis
Hello Carol how are you? I’m really great thanks, how are you? I’m thrilled you said that my single had you dancing around Covent Garden! Hope it has set you up for a happy day ahead?! Knowing that has definitely made me smile! I’m great thanks for asking! And yes, I did dance in Covent …
Blog interview: Asya Satti
Congratulations on the release of your EP Asya Satti, how does it feel? Great! I’m really happy to have these particular songs out as I feel they captured a sound I was trying to create for a little while. What’s the story behind it? I wanted to create a sound that drew from my influences, …