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 […]
For an artist willing to put their heart into their music it is much more than just a collection of sounds. If you allow it, the soul will creep into the songs. Our recent discovery Signal Omega is a perfect example of this. His newest album Perfectly Imperfect: The Acoustic Sessions takes it even further […]
Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Alex Genadinik brings us some plain-spoken, emotional truth on his latest track “Keep Your Heart Open.” Alex Genadinik is a talented player, creator, and interpreter of enchanting, beautiful music that touches his listeners’ lives in a personal way. This time out, he delivers his version of Russian poet and songwriter Bulat […]
In 2004, JPeck formed the Neo-soul band Bosco and Peck. On a whim, they entered a radio station competition for local bands. They won! Not long after that, they created their debut album, A band so mysterious… You’ve never heard of them. From then on, they have continued to release new music, including the outstanding […]
