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MATTHEW FREDERICK DEBUT ALBUM ‘FRAGMENTS’ IS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

It is easy to say that Matthew Frederick is a busy man. Not only is he the frontman for the band Climbing Trees, half of the duo Hazel & Grey but he also runs his own label called Staylittle Music. While keeping all these wheels turning, he has been able to assemble his debut solo […]

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NIGHT HOUSE TELLS US ‘EVERYONE IS WATCHING FROM AFAR’

It has been two years in the making for Night House, and now their debut album Everyone is Watching From Afar is out for the world to hear. Nick Williams (songwriter, vocals, multi-instrumentalist), Robin Squirrell (cello) and Alfie Weedon (double bass) have been busy assembling songs which they describe as “full of melody and ambition, […]

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MICHAEL BAKER SPICES UP HIS NEW ALBUM ‘SALT’

In a world full of acoustic singer-songwriters, it takes something special for an artist to stand out. Luckily for Michael Baker, he has done so by consistently releasing songs of a high calibre that ooze genuine emotion. His debut album Dust & Bone was the perfect showcase of his talents at work.  Now, Michael Baker […]

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KEV MINNEY SHARES WITH US HIS ‘MODERN STORIES’

Kev Minney returns with his new release Modern Stories. After creating an impressive debut album with Stories of the Sky in 2017, he had a tough challenge when working on this follow-up. But, with time and a busy touring schedule, he was able to fine-tune his songwriting and musical talents.  As he did not rush […]

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‘BRAVERY’ IS A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE MUSIC BY MARK RIDOUT

When Mark Ridout released ‘Flood’, it was a change to the sound that he usually creates with his band Mark Ridout & The Rhythm. He swapped his upbeat acoustic grooves to create something with a compelling emotion tone. The single was the first of many, which all confirmed this new direction. These songs have become […]

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IBG CONTRIBUTOR JAMES WILSON’S TOP 5 RELEASES OF 2019

Over the past few years, we have been spoilt with the quality of new music. Sadly, I don’t feel 2019 has followed that trend. Don’t get me wrong, there have been some excellent releases but not as many stand out when I think about my top 5 releases of 2019. But, I don’t want to […]

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THE BROOKS DIXON BAND SHARE THEIR ‘POCKETFUL OF DREAMS’

It has taken The Brooks Dixon Band 4 years to release an album. Even though they have been performing together all that time, life has got in the way of recording. However, they were able to get to the studio to assemble their new collection of songs. Brooks Dixon (Guitar/Vocals/Harmonica), Shane Byler (Drums), Ross Krieg […]

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ISAAC WOLF IMPRESS WITH THEIR DEBUT SELF TITLED EP

Isaac Wolf are a new band on the block and with the help of their fans, there is already a buzz about their music. There may not be a lot of information about this mysterious duo. However, the quality of their self-titled debut EP says enough about them. Starting off the EP is “If This […]