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S J DENNEY TAKES US TO ‘A PLACE WE KNEW’

Earlier in the year, S J Denney released the impressive “The Unsung Hero”, a song which was an ode to his wife. Now he returns with another new track “A Place We Knew”. This time, Denney changed his songwriting process by assembling the lyrics first. He says they are “about how having a child changes […]

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STEVE SMYTH OFFERS SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HIS NEW EP ‘BLOOD’

Music has always been an essential part of Steve Smyth‘s world. His early days saw him playing in various musical projects from bands to performing solo. Soon he would begin to create a sound that would be his own.  Learning from his heroes (ranging from legendary folk storyteller Dave Von Ronk to influential rockers such […]

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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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FREYA WARD RELEASES THE EMOTIVE ‘WRITTEN IN HINDSIGHT’ EP

Singer-songwriter Freya Ward returns with her latest EP, Written with Hindsight. It has a tough task of following up her impressive debut By The Sea.  However, these new tracks created additional challenges. She says “Written with Hindsight is exactly that. A collection of songs that were too difficult to write at the time. It’s a […]

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SAM BURCHFIELD IS ‘WAKING UP’ TO APPRECIATE THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE

Sam Burchfield has been captivating audiences with his soulful folk tone and lyrical honesty.  A combination influenced by Appalachian music (blending folk, gospel, country and southern soul). When he released the albums Where to Run (2014) and Unarmored (2016), this talent was clear to hear. Burchfield has been busy working on his new EP Graveyard […]

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KEV MINNEY TELLS US ‘GOD IS AN ALGORITHM’

Not long after the release of Stories of the Sky, Kev Minney began work on a follow-up album. He is now ready for the world to hear what he has created with his new single “God is an Algorithm”. He says “This song is about the rise of automation, and how we’re losing our free-will. […]

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‘CLAIRE’ IS THE STUNNING NEW SINGLE BY MICHAEL BAKER

Michael Baker retreated to the countryside to record a new collection of songs. Together with his friends Andrew Stuart-Buttle, Tom Anderson, Ed Martin, Oli Hinkins & Fred Hills, they have created something special. It captures the raw authenticity of their live performances while showcasing his songwriting talents. To prepare people for this upcoming album, he […]