rescuing musical virtue in distress.
As there was no playlist last week, this one is playing catchup, so there is twice as much cool music for you to check out. As always, explore further, support grassroots artists and perhaps buy a track, album or even some merch. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nSSjVvzqFFr1TMJ330a34?si=Sx7DllK7Rvu6vryGE86SDQ
Blending some country tones into very accessible pop shapes, Suddenly is one of those timeless songs. Timeless in its sentiment, documenting that first kiss, those first tentative steps of love, those memorable moments from which a relationship grows. But timeless in its sonic content too, those perfect melodic tones and easy addictions, the obvious hook... Continue Reading →
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
This latest release from Joemayk is a further reminder of his ability to blend wonderfully accessible, pop-aware sounds with more mature, more cleverly wrought and more readily memorable music. The irony of most pop music today is that although it is designed to be easy to connect with and memorable, it encourages you to join... Continue Reading →
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
Joemayk has always walked a neat line between pop and a hard place, so to speak, weaving accessible melodies through Americana-tinged rock to great affect. It’s a clever balancing act, one which gives his songs as much appeal within the mainstream and commercial end of the spectrum as it does with the more discerning and... Continue Reading →
Another busy week scribbling away at Dancing Towers and so here is another short list of some of the fab and groovy waxings which have been under the pen, part of the PR push or which just floated into my orbit for a variety of reasons. If you like any of the tracks, check out... Continue Reading →
If some artists sound like the place they are from, echoing its traditions, history and cultural heritage, perhaps the most interesting music is made by not by them but rather by those who move around. They have the benefit of soaking up small amounts of a wide variety of sounds and styles before moving on... Continue Reading →
With just enough touches of mainstream Americana and heartland rock to make the song already sound like a classic cut from your old record collection, Animal Soul is a soulful yet wonderfully driven slice of rock. The sort of rock that eschews foot on the monitor antics and other such cliches and instead takes a... Continue Reading →