There is no way to begin, and absolutely no sane way to end. Sharon Van Etten is a talent that leaves us begging for more. An absolute pleasure to hear, see, and experience. Power ballad, pop rock, lyrical bliss, depth, angst, dance, devour, absolute artistry, raw, real, devoted and pure. In a nut shell; we’re completely … Continued
Songwriter
On first listen, it’s electro-pop, fused with 60’s melodies; which is cool, nothing particularly groundbreaking, but sounds pretty awesome. Then a lyric catches your attention, and then another, and suddenly you find yourself watching the video three times in a row to actually make sure you’ve not got the wrong end of the stick. There’s … Continued
‘I’ll Try Till I Die’ is a 2015 release from songwriter and guitarist Phillip Foxley. The project is one that shows impressive variation in songwriting style throughout, with both the music and the subject matter changing and evolving as each song takes place – a real showcase of experience and skill. Immensely thoughtful, non-conformist lyrics, firmly place … Continued
When genre becomes irrelevant; when a vocal is so smooth and compelling, so stylish and sweet; so brand new sounding in a heavily electronic era. Just 8 seconds into ‘Keep us Together‘ and we were hooked. A bouncy, joyful, summer vibe; energetic and fairly organic – that genuine live band sound. A really great song. Then … Continued
The 1st of October marks the long awaited release of a brand new track from Australia’s quietly bold gem, Matt Corby. Nothing has quite grabbed us for a while in the way that ‘Brother’ did some years ago, but ‘Monday’, his brand new release, is a beautifully crafted track, with a beautifully placed simple clap … Continued
Some music is beautiful in such a way that it feels familiar, yet fresh, the very first time you hear it. Like those emotions haven’t been soothed in a while, and suddenly this stranger, this artist, knows exactly how you’ve been feeling, and sings it away for you. Such a kind hearted act. Thank you, … Continued
The power of the internet – a short video clip, taken on a strangers phone; shared, loved, and shared, and loved – and suddenly, something new and wonderful has made your day that little bit more special. Lior Shoov. If you aren’t yet familiar with her art, you will be soon. Every single video showcases a stunning performance from … Continued
The first Sofar Sounds session I ever saw, my first experience of this unusual living room gig – full of people sitting, silently, while some artist played a song so stunning it should be illegal to have never heard it – that was Chastity Brown. Songs from the Shed introduced me to her, the search began. … Continued
If you haven’t heard of David Ford but you’re a fan of live music, real music; guitars, drums, pianos, emotions, harmonies, awesomeness – you need to jump on this train straight away. David Ford has tested the waters of the mainstream music industry in his early career so the rest of us didn’t have to … Continued
Tales of a Twenty Something is the recent release of the immensely talented Andrew Warner. Recorded at his home in Manchester, Tales of a Twenty Something is a small collection of brilliant songs. Within no time he will have you contemplating the world whilst tapping your feet – a winning fusion of skills. A gifted and highly driven artist, with … Continued