Easily one of the most engaging indie projects of the year so far, fellow Mancunian and long-time songwriter T.R. Burge follows up his vastly-praised debut release God Ache, with the sublime and poetically powerful new EP Selling You.
Folk
Delightful country-folk musicianship, conceptual purity and depth of voice present a refreshingly original collection of evocative songs, as the UK’s own John Jenkins releases a brand new full-length solo album.
“While I’ve always had a love for music, metal was my primary passion. Bands like As I Lay Dying, Trivium, In Flames, and many others were my biggest inspirations during that time.”
Already renowned across the Canadian live scene, The History Of Gunpowder continue to break down the boundaries of live performance, showcasing what’s truly possible when authenticity and skill join forces in a fearlessly unedited setting.
Smooth instrumental blessings meet with softly expressive vocals, as On The Sly releases the divinely-crafted new single Drifting.
Pure heart and the freedom of acoustic expression light up the distinctly recognizable tone and warmth of bachaby’s appraisal mirror.
Without question, Karl McConnon is an artist more than worthy of gracing the stages at many a festival and outdoor event this coming summer.
World Away has the effect of instantly putting the breaks on – stopping you in your tracks and calming the soul to a point of deep contemplation and wonder.
“When I first moved to LA I felt like a total outcast. I was overwhelmed by how shallow it could be to be honest.”
Every track name continues to explain the roots of the tale, whilst minimal lyrics and vocal expressions support a largely cinematic reference or mood indicative of the feelings, sights and sounds of each passing moment.
We seem to be gathering an entire conversation of thoughts and a certain longing to connect that is the album in full – a project well and truly considerate of the value of words.
Masterfully intertwining heartbreak and comedy across a raw, unedited and honest musicality, Carl Lorusso Jr. delivers a multitude of lyrical and melodic gems throughout this raw folk and blues album.