2021 saw the release of “Seafront”, the debut single by Philip Jonathan. The single showcased a songwriter whose captivating soundtrack was as impressive as his storytelling, his style of folk having a vast feel to it. His way with words and the music he creates has a cinematic atmosphere, just listen to the latter part […]
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Throughout his many singles and albums, Kev Minney has defined himself as a sublime storyteller and guitar player. His albums Stories Of The Sky and Modern Stories showcased his honest songwriting with words that do not hold back. With outstanding songs such as “Dark Stars”, “Just Another Day”, “Good Friends”, and “Magic”, you could hear […]
It does not seem long since The Lost Trades presented their debut album, The Bird, The Book and The Barrel. It is a captivating release built around the collective vocals of Jamie R Hawkins, Phil Cooper, and Tamsin Quin. Together, they created many sublime moments as songs such as “Hope Cove”, “Kingdom Falls”, and “Distance […]
Matthew Smith Gives It All On ‘Back To Me’
There are few better ways to dive into your soul than songwriting. This ability to open up your heart and pour it into music is a true gift. And also a real therapy session. Some of the greatest songs ever written come from a place of pain and heartache. Our recent discovery of Matthew Smith […]
Sean Walshe Is The ‘American Son’
Life will take many of us on wild twisting journeys. As artists those journeys can be even more wild and twisting as we chase our art. But the passion we have for creating music that matters will pull us through to the finish line. Our recent discovery Sean Walshe seems to be the epitome of […]
Izzie Yardley tells us about ‘All We Have’
Over the last few years, Izzie Yardley has been honing her songwriting abilities. It included the release of the home-brewed lockdown singles “I’m Still Here” and “Aurelia”. She has also performed at festivals such as Glastonbury Festival, Americana Fest, Ilford Jazz festival and Black Deer Festival. Now, she is ready to showcase her musical talents […]
Joe Augustin is Achilles Tenderloin, an indie-folk and blues singer-songwriter from Richmond Indiana. He stands on the shoulders of great artists like Skip James to deliver grand guitar arrangements and picturesque lyrics, likened to pre-war blues. His newest album, Tincture for Trouble, comes together with the help of producer Patrick Himes and features a whole […]
James Wilson’s Music Review of 2022
We are coming to the end of another crazy year. A long rollercoaster that some of us wanted to get off quicker than others. However, I’m here to talk about the music that was part of my year’s soundtrack. Let’s call it my Music Review of 2022. The songs, albums, or EPs that made me […]