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
Candy Opera present new single ‘Tell Me When The Lights Turn Green’
Liverpool's rejuvenated songsmiths Candy Opera present their new single 'Tell Me When The Lights Turn Green'. A carefully crafted, country-esque ballad that perfectly expresses Candy Opera’s new sound for 2021, reflecting on all our yearnings with openness and candour, this song has all the sensibilities of a classic ballad. This is the second single from their new album 'The Patron... Continue Reading →
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 →
Liverpool cult 80s band Candy Opera back for a second round: An interview
There is quite a gap between the band’s two musical chapters, what are some of the differences both within the band and perhaps the music industry as you find it today? Paul Malone: We don’t find much difference between the band back then and now because we are the same people and we’ve been friends... Continue Reading →
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 – 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
The Patron Saint of Heartache – Candy Opera (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
My first thought when hearing opening salvo These Days Are Ours is that this band had possibly broken into my house, looked through the stack of vinyl leaning against the stereo and made an album which perfectly blended everything which I adore musically. Then I read up a bit on the band's back story, that... Continue Reading →