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Gitta de Ridder Explains ‘For Everything A Season’

In 2017, Singer-Songwriter Gitta de Ridder launched her project For Everything a Season through her website. Her goal was to create a three-track EP for each season and, in 2018, to bring them all together as an album or as a special box set. It would all have a common theme that she describes as […]

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Jiggley Jones is ‘Not Your Typical Day Out’

Not Your Typical Day Out is the third studio release from singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones since he first debuted in 2012 with an EP entitled No Spring Chicken. He has crafted out a place for himself in the Americana genre as being one of its more original practitioners – obviously well versed in traditional forms, but […]

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FOLKENPHUNK Brings A Fresh Sound To Bluegrass

Folkenphunk is an acoustic trio that stands the idea of a traditional bluegrass approach on its ear by incorporating funk, folk, rock, and psychedelic influences into its mix. First formed by upright bassist/guitarist/vocalist David Brumberg and guitarist/vocalist Lowell Neumann Nickey in 2016, the lineup completed itself with Edwin Lightner coming on board to add mandolin […]

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Shining a Light on the Musical Talents of Kate McLaughlin

Kate McLaughlin is a lady of many musical talents, which include composer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Her journey has seen her receive accolades from Taylor Guitars for her skills. Not only that, but the emotional depth of her lyrics have received praise, too. Covering various topics that include tragedy, Kate McLaughlin uses her words to inspire […]

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Michael Baker is Going Live

Nowadays it is difficult to escape a sound that features a singer-songwriter and their acoustic guitar, the world of music seems to be flooded with them. It can take time to wade through them all to find the real gems but when you do, it is worth it. One person who stands tall amongst them […]

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IBG Contributor James Wilson’s Top 5 Albums of 2017

Music from independent and unsigned artists is going from strength to strength nowadays. The world seems to be shifting. Major labels are no longer required. This means more freedom during the songwriting process which results in something that is more original. It also means that there are some stunning gems to be found. I’d like […]

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The Shrimps Welcome You With Abstracts & Keywords

Even with the power of the internet, there is still something powerful about being based in one of the bigger music hubs. There will be more opportunities to get in front of more people in a live setting. As well as more chances to meet face to face with music industry powerhouses. Our latest find […]

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Tom Speight returns with My My My

Over the last few years, Tom Speight has been gaining a reputation as one of the hardest working musicians on the scene. This has seen him performing live across the UK (which has included support slots for Turin Brakes and Feeder to name a few). Not only that, but he has released multiples EP’s of […]