rescuing musical virtue in distress.
Another week scored by a wonderful and eclectic soundtrack to put under the pen. Hopefully, you will find something new to fall in love with or familiar to celebrate. As always, please support these artists in any way you can, listen, explore, buy, whatever you can manage. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PGDPAvBnVLsBjJAbL5biF?si=vKHLSKvWTQ-iq1dfcY-0cg
Another week of lovely and eclectic music whizzing from speaker to pen and here are just some of the sounds that I have been working with. As always, please support the artists featured in any way that you can- share, explore, purchase, whatever seems appropriate. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tcwSkayOwrzvOATkpkdrQ?si=cAyeG3UCS-SM_hjC9gdMCg
I think that the art of writing a successful song is being able to marry up the lyrical message with the sonic vibe of the music. So many artists don't get such a simple and obvious idea delivering lyrics and music which feel as if they are just temporary travelling companions making the best of... Continue Reading →
Really getting back into the swing of things now after the Christmas lull. Loads of cool new music for you to check out as a taste of what has been played, promoted and written about in the office of late. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cSbtLMdlRQBkvWFc3DTqh?si=r_nE_57rQhmrUxnRSWMJbA
Writing about music is obviously a passion for people like me, but it is also a way of making a living. This obviously means that, like any job, you find yourself writing about music just out of obligation, a means to an end. Sometimes you are pleasantly surprised by what you find under the pen,... Continue Reading →
Quite a busy week spent capturing music between pen and paper so planty for you to check out. Also please explore the artists a bit more if you have time, perhaps even buy a CD...an artist is for life, not just lockdown...or something. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DebKZkfaH4uQW7aLOFaYC?si=OumpFjPgS52n7jdVp6h09g
Even by the time that I have written out the band name and track title, I like The Sea At Midnight. A lot! Words are emotive, titles suggestive…or at least they are when in the hands of people who understand their power… and there is something in the scope and poeticism of those nine opening... Continue Reading →