Congratulations on the release of More. How does it feel? It’s a relief to finally give it to the masses. It was a slow process but we keptgoing because we wanted to make it for other people and releasing this EP hasalways been the goal. What’s your favorite track from it? It changes …
Album Review: “Adjusting” – Arnaud Dolmen. Words: Sammy Stein
ARNAUD DOLMEN – ADJUSTING RELEASE DATE: JANUARY, 28TH 2022 Arnaud Dolmen is an acclaimed jazz artist, drummer, and composer. Originally from Guadeloupe, now based in Paris, he studied drum ka from the age of five, then drums at Atelier Marcel Lollia, under Georges Troupé. As a teenager, he was part of the Kimbòl Youth Orchestra …
Single Review: “Silver Lining” – KADI
This track starts out acappella, then keyboards, come in to accompany Kadi’s voice. And what a voice. Kadi sings with an uplifting powerful authority, you’re being taken on a journey here, and I’m here for it. The chorus says “Oh there’s a silver lining trust the timing even when you’re shutting me down”, and it …
Single Review: “Kurunba” – Rokia Kone and Jacknife Lee
This track is… fascinating. Four on the floor, percussion, and call and response vocals that command you to sing along. All based around a tribal dance beat that makes you want to… Well… Quite frankly… GET DOWN! I love it, it’s not your run of the mill dance track, and it doesn’t try to be, …
Blog interview: Onyda
Hello Onyda, how are you? I’m doing good! Staying creative and enjoying the winter, I love to hibernate. Congratulations on the release of “Like A Dog” how does it feel? Thank you, it feels great! You spend so long working on something that when people finally hear it it’s like getting something off your chest. …
Single Review: “Summer” – Francesca Guerra
This has such a chilled out vibe to it, and while I’m sitting here waiting for the day to begin, it’s got me feeling all fuzzy and warm inside…. I love Francesca’s vocals on this which have been chopped and sliced so that it becomes part of the instrumentation – it’s a little trick that …
Album Review: “How To Build A Boy” – Kiffie
This is the 12th album in a year long project for Kiffie. He completed the cycle with a 10 track release which also came out on CD. Let’s dive in. Surprise “It Shouldn’t be a surprise, that I still love your eyes, I think I need you more, than I did before.” This lyric just …
Blog interview: Pārvati
Hello Pārvati how are you? I am happy to be in touch with you—thank you for the opportunity—and am grateful for the gift of being alive on this beautiful planet! Congratulations on the release of “Song of The Year” (A History of Cool)”. How does it feel? I feel great about the track. I made it …
Blog interview: Amber T
Hello Amber how are you? I’m great thank you, I have just celebrated my 18th birthday! (Happy birthday! D.O.) You’re a singer songwriter from Sussex how did it all begin for you? I began performing at a very young age. At 4 years old I did my first local musical theatre performance …
Single Review: “Bite The Bullet” – Viceroy Jack
Well! This definitely cleared the sinuses first thing on a freezing Thursday morning! The crunchy guitars that start it off are brilliant, but buckle in… The big shout of “HEY!” before the full band come in is the clue. It gets rowdy! I love the way that this gets going, the drums are big and …