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Although there were always folk themes running through the solo work of the three individuals that make up The Lost Trades, it was balanced by elements of acoustic pop, blues, even occasionally pushing into more rock and roll sonic territory in some cases. It seems that it is in the coming together of Jamie R... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself looking for a great example of gestalt, then look no further than the band that is The Lost Trades. I've seen these guys perform individually before but what has happened by this coming together is truly transformational. They have a natural ability to gather together a tight vocal harmony that would... Continue Reading →
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 →
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
Drop the virtual needle onto the digital groove of a new Phil Cooper album and you do so with a few expectations already in mind. Clever lyrics. A supple groove. Infectious melodies. Easy accessibility. And all of those clever tricks and sonic smarts which seem to keep the Cooper-verse a unique and wonderful place. What... Continue Reading →
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 →
Finally, a Christmas song I can get behind. Okay, there have been a few that have tickled the old seasonal baubles before…Fairytale of New York (currently the subject of its own PC hyperbole due to MacGowan’s typical choice words, God knows what would happen if anyone in power really looked into some of his songs,)... Continue Reading →
It feels almost like getting the full set. I’ve recently had music in from both Tamsin Quin and Phil Cooper and as this little pop-folk triptych seem to swirl around in various matched and mixed combinations popping up on each others records or playing in each others bands, it seem entirely right that I have... Continue Reading →
Even though it is demonstrably not true, I have been tarred with a reputation for hating covers of songs and those who make them. But I will say that if you are going to attempt a song already in the popular canon, especially one as well known as this, then you need to be either... Continue Reading →
Being the awfully nice chap that he is, Phil Cooper is giving a song away, free, gratis, for nothing. Given the theme of the song he feels that it seems wrong to ask people to pay for the song, so he's giving it away.Here.... Download Without You This Is Nothing Now Also, if you doodled... Continue Reading →
Going into any review is an interesting prospect and a swathe of questions raise their heads as the music starts. What will I find within, how will the music effect me, how will I convey what I feel about to the reader and more importantly, how much can I sell this for on Discogs after... Continue Reading →
Our good friend and splendid acoustic pop chap, Phil Cooper, has just announced that this year his musical travels will see him wander even further than usual as he heads off to Canada. If you live within travelling distance of any of these dates then we heartily recommend you catch him live, scribble in his... Continue Reading →
I don’t get to go to many gigs that I am not involved in promoting these days, but whilst I am always present in more of a work than a punter capacity, I still get to watch, work and hang out with some wonderful bands and a set of people who are imaginative, affable, mad,... Continue Reading →
The modern world seems inundated with “singer-songwriters. ” Excuse the use of inverted commas but you know what I mean, you have all seen them. A guy in a checked shirt at the open mic. session trying earnestly to be the next Ed Sheeran or Frank Turner with some sense of entitlement that because his... Continue Reading →
Phil Cooper has a tradition of put together a nice little give away package at this time of year and this year is no exception. This year he's put together a little 6 track collection for you, which includes a previously unheard version of Home By Christmas, a track from Half Live and 4 songs from my... Continue Reading →