Here we are again, another busy week and a stack of cool music to share with you all. Please check out the artists featured, share and, if you can afford it, perhaps buy some of their lovely music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MFXJgXTxWYK7ZrrTgedf7?si=xaHAKWuGRnGeLssJUd2siQ
That Was The Musical Week That Was
I hope that everyone is doing okay out there in these dark, isolated times. Here are some of the sounds that have been making the DAA office a happy place to be this week, I hope you findsomething new and interesting here to brighten your own location. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UpjSk6CsFBdGybxBOBYqs?si=czKjebM_RfaZ-dtLUbcn7A
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 130221
Another week of lovely and eclectic music whizzing from speaker to pen and here are just some of the sounds that I have been working with. As always, please support the artists featured in any way that you can- share, explore, purchase, whatever seems appropriate. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tcwSkayOwrzvOATkpkdrQ?si=cAyeG3UCS-SM_hjC9gdMCg
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 060221
Another glimpse into the working week here at DAA and a selection of the sounds and artists on whose behalf we have been putting pen to paper. As always, please explore further and perhaps buys something from them to help support them in these difficult times. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0blVCfsbI71wr47I3XZHx9?si=L2zDigquSMuicTelBjcV8Q
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 300121
A month into 2021 already. Tempus does indeed fugit! And even though it is a bit bleak outside my office window, these wonderful sounds have been keeping me warm this week. As always, please support these artists in any way you can - listen, share, buy merch etc https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lVbGWUWvGG8Fwoy3w51S0?si=0W3bQvxqRwmBdZ2IwwxFPg
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 230121
A busy old week here at Dancing Towers and here are just a few of the musical highlights and sublime sounds that we have been lucky enough to work with. As always, check it out, explore some of the artists back catalogues and if you have some spare pennies perhaps buy something from their virtual... Continue Reading →
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 160121
Really getting back into the swing of things now after the Christmas lull. Loads of cool new music for you to check out as a taste of what has been played, promoted and written about in the office of late. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cSbtLMdlRQBkvWFc3DTqh?si=r_nE_57rQhmrUxnRSWMJbA
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 090121
Our usual selection of the music that we have been working with to help drive away the winter blues and the lockdown boredom. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qj8QRy6gRtBa7GBk49737?si=FmXuiAeqQ4eLwzQbAMC1dw
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 020121
And here is the first playlist of the new year. Just because we have just come through the festive period doesn't mean that there was still plenty of great music whizzing around the DAA office. Music like this… https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2isxuYdvp3KEAMs8O9gBEv?si=jV5JAmPWSm-3_TOKYeN-0w
That Was The Musical YEAR That Was -2020
This final playlist of the year is an overview of the things I have been writing about here at DAA. Partly compiled from the highest visited reviews, partly from personal whim it is a reminder of the eclectic and awesome music I get to work with. If you are not on the list don't worry,... Continue Reading →
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 192020
Penultimate playlist of the year and a great chance to explore and perhaps buy some great new music to add some sparkle to the sound of Christmas. Merch and music also make great presents.. .just saying'. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CzZlufFkoxhlqpWruJhWw?si=CoStXe8eQE6N6rAUNhiOxw
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 121220
Here we are heading into the final stretch of what has been a long and arduous year. But music has helped. Music always helps. Perhaps as a thank you, you might want to play, explore and perhaps buy the music of some of these fine people.... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mmr0iq4eEnbqeB8cYHntY
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 071220
It's getting cold out there and so time to turn the heating up, stock up on the comfort foods and fill the house with new music. The first two are easy to sort out but if you are struggling with the final task then the DAA playlist is always here to help. Check it out.... Continue Reading →
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 291120
All manner of sonic sweeties and nurishing noise that have kept me sonically fed and watered through out this last week. Have a listen, buy a few tracks, let's return the love to the grassroots music makers. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eS1uD0RFHeinv4iHHcgxY?si=HlbYz0YyQhKBNtWfslgB_A
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 211120
Another week of eclectic artists, beguiling bands and melifluous music, why not give it a spin, explore some of the artists further, buy a track or two and help keep grassroots music ticking along in these dark times.spotify:playlist:2n0f0ieIBf5pLqpb2hHH9t
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 141120
Another busy week of turning music into words and quite an eclectic playlist. Please give it a whirl, check out some of the artists in more depth and perhaps buy something…afterall, what's the worst that could happen? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sJPwf8pnX8eOwWAbhvr9O?si=qfR5tOshRJitfcDVxQJY7w
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 081120
Quite a long and eclectic list this week, but that just shows how busy I've been, I guess. Please listen, explore the artists further and maybe buy some of their music, let's show grassroots musicians just how much we value what they do. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fOD6YRf8KT0TyUjip2LGP?si=gh67JLz7S8ug0IZp14irhw
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 011120
A longer than normal playlist this week as I really wanted to push as many of the artist featured on the musically glorious and massively important MeTooMpls album. Give it a spin and check out these brilliant artists as well as everyone else I have been working with and writing about this week.
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 251020
A pretty busy week in the sonic trenches has resulted in all sorts of musical gems for you to uncover. Don't forget to support these artists in any way you can, you are going to need such people more than ever by the time all this blows over. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v09d6CcejuE4zTw8BnwVQ?si=GlooCx5NQFmXYAcVfS61ZA
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 171020
A quieter week all round but still some great music passing under the pen. Here's just a taste of it. Please explore the artists' back catalogue, check out some of their other tracks and perhaps even pick up a CD. Every little helps. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GA8oyo4TbAsUxvdJknSRb?si=QTO-W3WvRPmrD4XaCRrqUg
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 111020
Another week spent cocooned in wonderful, underground, offbeat and grassroots music. Times are tough out there for musicians so please check out anyone and everyone on this list which appeals to you, perhaps buy a CD to help them keep things ticking along. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KFPpWGbgTVef8qStxctYb?si=fjAIiNY8QHeOkWo8d-WIOw
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 041020
More cool music from under the radar, grassroots and rising artists for you to check out and be the first to claim as your own. You know you want to. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VqWTmtuERwfhKT9Z9ZTTs?si=dF4cXDBjQsO4IwafsDU1AQ
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 270920
A busy and varied week in the the sonic trenches, plenty of new music and rising talent, if you can't find something to love in this playlist then perhaps music isn't for you. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4C6EGPdptRmYlhavRDTK5v?si=HitCDoEyRtqwzjXJvn6leg
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 200920
Another great week for underground, grassroots and off the radar music. Here is just the tip of the sonic iceberg. As always check the artists out, explore the back catalogue and buy a track, an album perhaps even a t-shirt and help keep these lovely people making the world a brighter place. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75mFDoHpIZoYZ5V8oZ7xy6?si=PhfdxTNCQhSfEn80x5NuuQ
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 120920
Another busy week in the musical mines but we have uncovered some succuelent sonic gems and you can find them all on the list below. Enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XLnScFbg4RTXAVQqCe6Z6?si=dyCEFueoTPqJi29judN7pQ
That Was The Musical Week That Was (x2) – 050920
Didn't have time to put. list together last week so here is one that takes in all of the great sounds that have been floating around the office in the last fortnight. Enjoy…and then purchase, it's the done thing you know. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EiVEG9vq1KIztJ4GZhyaR?si=SP9lrkZkRFiPI9zDt23N4A
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 230820
Another busy week at the musical coalface, here are just some of the highlights. As always, check out the artists, explore their back catalogues, buy a CD…what's the worst that could happen? spotify:playlist:5PR74KAUUf4yLPhhVsOXkA
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 150820
Another week of working with cool sounds made by even cooler people. Here are some of the finest moments. Check them out, buy some merch, keep the grassroots scene alive. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NwXo6wIGgk9CAqdfVVJwi?si=5HJJz5_QSaeqxUw_wr61sg
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 080820
Quite a busy week spent capturing music between pen and paper so planty for you to check out. Also please explore the artists a bit more if you have time, perhaps even buy a CD...an artist is for life, not just lockdown...or something. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DebKZkfaH4uQW7aLOFaYC?si=OumpFjPgS52n7jdVp6h09g
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 020820
A bit of a quieter week on the music review front but still lots of great sounds from emerging artists, underground bands and off-the-radar acts for you to wrap your ears around. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00hJX2xw9YWj0DigtF93T5?si=XW4BBecAQ2uIAUjEtFcZeA