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Birds are Better Takes us To ‘The Island – Part One’

The Island — Part One, the sparkling debut by Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal‘s new dream-folk project Birds Are Better has just been released to Spotify and all the major services.  Creative and eclectic, Birds are Better owes as much to classic groups like Crosby, Stills & Nash as it does to more modern fare like […]

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Best Songs Inspired by Horses and Their Elegance

When it comes to writing music, there’s something undeniably inspiring about the timeless elegance and free-spirited nature of horses.  These majestic creatures have galloped their way into the hearts of musicians throughout history, inspiring melodies that echo the thrill of adventure, the call of the wild, and the beauty of untamed landscapes.  Apart from being […]

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Unleash Your Inner Virtuoso – Ave Maria Guitar Lesson

Ave Maria is a piece of music that will always be loved by people who like music. Franz Schubert wrote it in 1825, and it became one of the most famous tunes in classical music. Learning to play a classic like this really helps fine tune your skill and also is impressive to whip out […]

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Clay Joule Allows Us To All Be “CRAZY”

The first time I heard “Crazy,” the new single by Clay Joule & Elisa Mammoliti, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a famous quote from Jimmy Hendrix: “You have to go on and be CRAZY.  Craziness is like heaven”                                 […]

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Gibson J 200: The King of Flat-Top Acoustics Takes Center Stage

So, get this right, you’re at a concert, the lights dim, and the musician walks on stage with a guitar that looks like it was crafted by the gods. As the first notes ring out, you realise the sound is as exquisite as the instrument’s appearance. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Gibson J 200 – […]

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The Sugar Hollows announce self-titled full-length album.

The Sugar Hollows is a band that offers a captivating, energetic, and lively blend of rock music and modern folk. The group’s sound is a perfect crossroads between indie folk’s intimacy and alternative rock’s roaring intensity. As a result, the sound of the band is incredibly varied, as The Sugar Hollows is a project that’s […]

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How To Budget For Your First Isle Of Wight Festival

A tent and a beer keg are hardly all that you need nowadays to enjoy attending a festival. In fact, festivals have evolved into fairly expensive and elaborate affairs that require careful planning. Once you have sorted your travel with Wightlink, it’s time to get planning. The following advice will help you budget properly for […]

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Will Swing Music Have A Resurgence in the 21st Century

The great era of swing may feel to some like it just left us, but we’re rapidly approaching the 100th anniversary of the genre’s heydey. Like all types of music from the past, though, swing never really died completely, instead falling into somewhat semi-obscurity. Thanks to the modern music scene, swing has seen something of […]