Nice little drum fill to begin this! The pulsing synth bass is a real earworm. I love it. But then it’s joined by a conventional bass which makes me think this is not a bass line as such, but an analogue synth that’s been put through an arpeggiator to give it that feel. Whatever it …
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: “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: 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: Lee Spreadbury
Hello Lee, how are you? I’m very well, thanks!! Hope you are too 🙂 I’m great thank you for asking! Congratulations on the release of SANE:INSANE, how does it feel? I think every release feels exciting, and a privilege. This one does feel really good, really vibey — the response has been great, lots of …
Blog interview: Uncle Kid
Hello Uncle Kid, how are you? I just went to Lidl to buy a cauliflower. I can feel autumn in my bones now. I dread this time of year. Anyway, I get to the checkout and apparently I’ve hit my shopping goal for the month and have earned a free loaf. But when I pick …
Blog interview: Debris Discs
Hello James, how are you? I’m very well, thanks for asking. Congratulations on making the Fresh Faves with Post War Plans, how does it feel? Thank you! It made me very proud. I’ve submitted countless tracks in the past and this is the first one that’s finally made it through to Fresh Faves. I don’t …
Blog interview: Mary Lovett
Hello Mary, how are you? I am very well, thank you, Del. Congratulations on the release of I Heard The Moon Is In C. How does it feel? It feels really good to finally get it out into the world. It’s been a bit of a long process, and it’s really lovely to finally have a …
Blog interview: HENS BENS.
Congratulations on the release of Shut Up Samuel, how does it feel? It feels good! People seem to like this one! It’s had a few radio plays here and there too, including Mr Robinson’s 6 Music show [the BBC Introducing Mixtape]. We recorded it as a special version of another new song when we realised …
Single Review: “Power Of The Wolf” – Beth Roars.
This song has so much of a punch behind it I don’t even know where to begin. First up, the production value is up there… It combines eastern melodies and otherworldly synth sounds with electronica and pop sounds. The lyrics speak of uncertainty in life but when it comes down to it when you take …