Smooth instrumental blessings meet with softly expressive vocals, as On The Sly releases the divinely-crafted new single Drifting.
Folk
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.
From delicate beginnings there’s familiarity and calm to Spallumcheen, though as the soundscape gathers momentum we get changes in melody and a sincere rise in lyrical depth that captivates.
Bringing things to a finish is a catchy stomp of a blues-rock anthem, a little Johnny Cash-like for one final twist of influence from across rock and folk’s history…
Purity of organic arrangement and instant optimism guide us into the inspiring new country-folk single from Shane Scarazzini and EightFingers.
Where delicacy was essential in conveying the gratitude and oneness of the opening song, boldness and rhythm and volume are key aspects of raising the bar for I Dare You, and in both cases D’Alessio executes faultlessly.