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And so another week has passed, more music has flowed under the pen, into the site and, hopefully new sets of ears. And if you want a quick snapshot of the fab and groovy waxing which have graced us with their audio presence, plus a few old favourites, then give this a wizz whilst you... Continue Reading →
Billy Roberts and his cohorts have always made music which wanders around within some pretty iconic parameters - country and rock ’n’ roll for sure, the occasional punky kick, plenty of singer-songwriter vibes and some slinky blues infusions. All fairly standard stuff but also broad enough sonic territories that there is still plenty of room... Continue Reading →
It was none other than John Lennon who reminded us that, “Whatever Get’s You Thru The Night, s’alright.” Certainly not a new sentiment but rarely has it been expressed in such a sassy manner. But it is an idea that remains relevant and which is perfect for updating via new sonic expression and musical repackaging.... Continue Reading →
The term “smooth jazz” often comes with all sorts of expectant sonic baggage, conjuring pictures of cliched lounge acts and ambient lift music, at least to those who haven’t explored the genre enough or discovered where its real charms lie. Exploring any new genre is about finding the artist and the music which best typifies... Continue Reading →
Used to Be is one of those songs which feels like an old friend. As soon as its classic tones come tumbling out of the speakers, its familiar country undercurrents, its late 60’s soaked, west coast, singer-songwriter vibes, its reflective and sentimental lyrics, you are immediately put at ease. But there is also that slight,... Continue Reading →
Although Love Sick Dream, the latest single from this rising LA multi-instrumentalist is woven from dream-like, pop vibes, almost feverish rhythms and intricate, tightly woven musical textures, the end result is the perfect, accessible and infectious, sun-soaked summer anthem. There is a trippy element to the layering here, guitars resonate and echo, reggae grooves blend... Continue Reading →
As Best Coast comes crashing out of the speakers you can’t help but be struck by just how…well, now…it is. If you wanted a snap-shot of what pop is up to today, then this is definitely one vibrant and representative aspect of it. A heady mix of post-pop inventiveness, rapaciously rapped verses and slightly aloof... Continue Reading →
When you have ten albums…count them, ten…under your belt it is safe to assume that you are doing something right. More so when it becomes clear that you have made your music without any attempt or desire to follow fad or fashion, tick other peoples boxes or satisfying public expectation. Clearly inspired by and infused... Continue Reading →
Neville Staple has always been someone comfortable to use his music as a way of talking about the world around him, as he sees it, even when that world is temporarily bounded by four claustrophobic walls. Finding a tone which fitted the sense of isolation and paranoia of the times, Lockdown shares a lot of... Continue Reading →