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The 68th FYC Album – Various Artists (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
It's that time of year again. As we head into Grammy Weekend, thoughts turn to new music, particularly the artists being considered for this...
Bongo Boy TV – Season 14 Episode 11 – Thanks To...
As we hurtle towards the holidays (where has the year gone?), we all look forward to a bit of a break, a chance to...
The Bongo Boy Rock ‘n’ Roll TV show series – Episode...
There is a lot of music in the world. Arguably too much. And whilst any uptake and increase in creativity can only be a...
Homestead: Vol 8 – Various Artists (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Americana is an interesting term, a music style in step with what it means to be American. It is a soundtrack to that country's...
The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV show series – Episode...
As the winter chill leaves us and the spring warmth permeates the air, our thoughts turn to the blossoming of a new year, the...
The 66th FYC Album – Various Artists – Disc One (reviewed...
If Route 66 is an iconic route through the American landscape, offering a procession of changing vistas and extraordinary experiences where memories are made...
Bongo Boy Records, Vol. XXII – Various Artists (reviewed by Dave...
As I said in another recent review of a Bongo Boy release, this label covers a lot of ground musically and releases albums at...
Bongo Boy’s Kidz and Katz, Volume 2 – Various Artists (reviewed...
It is fair to say that Bongo Boy have a finger, well, often a hand or even a whole arm, in many musical pies,...
The 65th FYC Album – Various Artists (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Not only are Bongo Boy known for their excellent TV show, a rich and powerful wellspring of new artists, great music and cool videos...
Let’s Have A Rockin Christmas Vol.7 – Various Artists (reviewed...
Bah, Humbug! Only joking. Even this grumpy old soul of mine unfreezes when I see Christmas heralded by some festive tunes and good cheer....
The 64th FYC Album – Various Artists (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
The process between the first-round longlist, nomination and becoming one of the precious few artists who win a Grammy is a long and intricate...














