Survibers! Thank you for agreeing to talk to us, how are you? KATRINA: Thanks so much for having us Del! We are doing pretty well, excited to be making music again after a long COVID hiatus! Congratulations on the release of “Leave It Right Here”, how does it feel? KATRINA: So good! I think we’re …
Blog interview: Blue Lab Beats
Congratulations on the release of “Motherland Journey” how does it feel? Honestly it feels like a dream come true to have the legendary Fela Kuti featuring on this track! We would’ve never expected to ever have the chance to use his acappella but his publishers and Nigerian and European teams made it happen. …
Blog interview: Rosie Frater-Taylor
Hello Rosie how are you? I am well ! How are you ?? I’m great! Thanks for asking! Congratulations on the release of “Better Days (Kaidi Tatham Remix) how does it feel? It feels awesome. I could envision quite clearly that there would be a synergy between Kaidi’s sound and my own …
Blog interview: Sam Chaplin
Hello Sam, how are you? I’m well thanks! Congratulations on the release of “Sing It Out” how does it feel? It feels great to put my music out into the world – in fact there’s always that feeling in your stomach when you release music as you’re having to get vulnerable in front of …
Single Review: “The Wolf” – Cable Street Collective
Cable Street Collective – The Wolf The Collective are back! Bringing with them a song that’s a full BBQ plate of food with its solid flavours…. You can almost smell that party food in the summer heat! The song grooves on nicely with some beautiful guitar licks, Aaron knows I’m a fan of his from …
Single Review: “Sirens” – Sunflower Thieves
Leeds based duo Sunflower Thieves make a welcome return with their single “Sirens”. I love the vocals on this and the production is outstanding nothing overpowering the overall song. This is typical of Amy and Lily’s musical style, and I’m here for it.. There’s a synth part that accompanies the chorus that I need to …
Blog interview: Nyla Sings
Hello Nyla how are you? Hey Derek! I’m great thanks for asking! I’ve been so busy behind the scenes with new releases and rehearsals I can’t wait to show everyone the things I’ve been working on. How are you? I’m well! Thanks for asking! Congratulations on the release of “Home” how does it feel? …
Blog interview: EDBL
Hello Ed, how are you?Hey Del! I’m great thank you! In the midst of a very exciting time for the project. Congratulations on the release of the Brockwell Mixtape, how does it feel? Thank you!! It feels amazing. The first single from the release was ready in June and out in July so it feels like …
Album Review: “JFlames Presents Before The Tide Rises” – JFlames
Ready For Love – JFlames featuring Ruinz Ason A great choice for an album opener…. The beat is summery, and has such a great vibe… This is Ruinz Ason in full lyrical introspective mode, talking about being ready for love. The thing I like about Ruinz is that his lyrics are fully thought out — …
Single Review: “Lost My Mind” Patrick Tabaks
This…. Is a gorgeous slice of pop. And jazz. And soul. Latvian born Patrick Tabaks goes for a deep cut from his album with this one, a guitar led soulful ballad, it tricks you into thinking it’s just him and a guitar singing it on his own – a vision that …