The world is loud and chaotic on a day to day basis, and that can make someone incredibly overwhelmed. What people really need in times like this is to take a step back and just breathe in the cool air of a new day. That feeling is what you get when you listen to Ruby […]
As artists, we are real people first. Some fans can seem to forget that. But when we can share our real life struggles and triumphs through our songwriting and the listeners can relate, there is a magic that happens. That openness creates real connection. Our recent discovery Bully Hay is an open book. He writes […]
Over the past decade we have seen more and more artists getting their musical start at a later age. Maybe it is the technology or ease of getting your music out there now but the amount of amazing music just continues to increase. Our recent discovery Robert Alan Clark finally took the time to start […]
It’s that time of year again, another annual review of the music that stood out. There have been some outstanding releases, but not as over-flowing as in recent years. There are thoughts and reasons, but let’s not talk about them. Instead, let us celebrate the superb winners that reflected my love for independent and unsigned […]
To write music takes talent. To do so prolifically to a high standard is something else. An artist who has continued to impress with such frequency and high calibre is Stylusboy (aka Steve Jones). Since his debut release in 2009 (Fingerprint EP), he has continued to mesmerise listeners with his style of heartfelt indie folk. […]
The influence of your older relatives can never be overlooked. These individuals usually want nothing but the best for you and will offer their time and knowledge in any way they can. When a musical passion is passed down it can lead to a lifelong journey that you will in turn be asked to pass […]
When you find a musical connection, hold on tight for as long as you can. Having a partner that fits well with your own songwriting style is extremely valuable. You are able to feed off of each other and become a team that is better than the sum of its parts. The pair that front […]
Shaun Panda Nicolson has always been a big fan of music. But creating his own has been a different story. He has written many songs and performed them, but none were recorded or released. After a chance encounter with Lights And Lines Label Manager Mike Five, they planned to change that. After hearing some of […]
