Riding high on the simple strength of a crisp acoustic guitar sound and calming fingerstyle of hammer-ons and familiarity – Ray Flanagan draws listeners in with ease, for the beautifully heart-broken, topically poignant You Don’t Hear Her.
Folk
Introducing an album with a sensational opening track that naturally creates an addictively rhythmic, poetically captivating and creative realm of appeal.
Music working its magic in a raw, unedited and naturally human fashion, the passion increasingly subtly yet effectively during the closing moments, and it’s addictively beautiful to listen to.
Acoustic intimacy captivates from the outset, as songwriter and singer Rico Friebe delves into contemplation and wonder, with the melodically alluring, heartfelt Leave And Go.
Out On A Whim serves as a fine introduction to Pirritu’s upcoming album, leading with delicacy and optimism to explore reflections on love and personal connection.
Romain Axisa has built an impressive following over the years, thanks to his passionate devotion to the artform and his captivating street performances.
Remembrance and celebration unite as lifelong songwriter and musician garden on a trampoline delivers an extended album of originals, crafted across 30 years of musicianship.
Bringing things back to the bare essentials, an ever-recognisable Alex Genadnik takes on a 1959 piece by Bulat Okudzhava, and delivers a beautifully acoustic rendition that warms the soul.
Heartfelt by design and with musicianship as emotive and thoughtful as the lyrics, Anthony Hemsey’s single Just Fine sets the mood with poetic reflection and a simple rising soundscape.
Singer and songwriter Marc Ambrosia returns with a fitting edge of emotive identity, for this stunningly delicate to passionate new album of originals.
Somehow immediately recognisable as Carnival Mind, the simplicity and brightness of a live acoustic guitar, strummed with clear passion for what lies ahead – 5am is the band’s latest earworm…
The hauntingly blissful latter half is boldly hypnotic, and wraps up the artist’s encapsulation of the journey towards a broken heart with lasting impact.