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Kevin Holm-Hudson Dives Into Nature on ‘Milkweed’

When music is life some people are known to go all in. It is not always just a hobby you do on the side of your career. Often it can become the career, even without being a “rock star.” Our recent discovery Kevin Holm-Hudson has built a successful life with music as the focus. The […]

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Vittorio and The Bridges celebrate ‘Volero’

Moving around a lot can definitely provide some musical inspiration. Take in all the sights, sounds, and cultures and let them simmer around your mind. As a songwriter this will eventually turn into music for you. Getting it out into the world is the next necessary step. Our recent discovery Vittorio has done just that […]

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JAMES WILSON’S Year End REVIEW OF 2023

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 […]

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Ryan Van Dordrecht Set To be ‘Undone’

Sometimes it all just comes together when we least expect it. If we are open to this, great things can come. Singer-songwriter Ryan Van Dordrecht stumbled upon his own full-length sophomore solo record from a series of free-wheeling studio sessions. The resulting Undone is set for release on January 5th, 2024 (but Indie Band Guru […]

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How to Use Everyday Things to Inspire Your Songs

Finding inspiration for new songs is arguably the most difficult thing about working in the world of music, but what if you could use everyday things to inspire you? There are many ways of doing this but how can you act on them? Look at Popular Culture Many great songs have been written about popular […]

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Jeremy Squires keeps it honest with his new album ‘Riddle of Stars’

Jeremy Squires returns with his new album, Riddle of Stars. It began life with an electric soundtrack. However, due to the song “Blood Pact” being a farewell poem for his friend’s funeral, this release evolved into something stripped back with a heart-stirring nature. Its delicate mood features his finger-picking guitar style, piano and the occasional […]

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Izzie Yardley shows she is no ‘Imposter’ with her debut EP

This year, Izzie Yardley released her single “All We Have”. It was a taster of what to expect in her debut EP, Imposter, an EP made possible thanks to the support from PRS Women in Music and Help Musicians. To help accomplish her goal, she brought in talented musicians Ethan Johns (drums) and Nick Pini […]

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Philip Jonathan moulds a poem into his new single ‘Headlights’

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 […]