In keeping with our frequent discussions around the concept of Real Music, we take a little look today at a brilliantly talented musician and songwriter based in Greater Manchester, UK. Paddy O’Hare writes and performs for the most part around the North of England, but this particular year he’s traveled as far as the French Alps and Italy … Continued
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We’re showcasing today a particularly unique and wonderful artist, who has done something truly extraordinary with her talent. Not only is Rachel Dawick something of a pioneer herself, for embarking upon a journey to explore and share the somewhat unspoken history of women from her country’s past, but she has become so by means of … Continued
An immensely impressive debut from a stand out band, hailing from the UK’s very own Burnley. It’s refreshing to hear another new act from up North that is as enthusiastic as ever about their music, yet still bringing something completely new to the game. Courtyards are definitely one to look out for. For many reasons, this … Continued
It’s only been two weeks since we were introduced to the utterly sublime sound of Emilie & Ogden, and already we feel like they’ve been the unheard soundtrack to our past few years of life. It was a chance discovery; they were the support act for an equally mesmerizing Half Moon Run, at Manchester’s Gorilla. … Continued
A rising band from California, doing their own thing, creating the kind of music that mysteriously wraps itself around you and refuses to let go. Seahaven make beautiful music, with a sharp, crisp, cut-throat-rock-and-blues edge to it. This track ‘Silhouette’ is a total winner – with it’s gently sweeping guitars and off-in-the-distance imagery, intriguing lyrics … Continued
A quick look at a musician who recently released a pretty mind-blowing Samsara Session, we were instantly hooked. John Dhali is based in Newcastle; UK Northerners keep an eye on his Facebook for live shows. Likely to be an incredibly impressive night. What a song this is, and what a performance. Check it out – John Dhali, … Continued
A quick look at a song that first made it’s waves when we heard it throughout, and right at the end of, a pretty powerful Colin Farrell film. Was it a pretty powerful film, or – misguided emotions, due to such a powerful song? We’ll never know. This song is superb, and the voice with … Continued
Lightly doused in influence from the likes of Kings of Leon and Pearl Jam, we were bound to fall for Highly Suspect; we weren’t quite prepared, however, for just how consumed we’d be by their music. Immensely gripping, compelling, and outright captivating. An incredible front man; the voice, the phrasing, the lyrics – quite frankly, one of … Continued
A quick look at a UK based singer, songwriter, and performer, who grabbed our interest and respect as we glided through his impressive catalogue of songs. The 2014 album Half Live is as raw and real as it gets, with captivating vocals and riffs, and a certain recording simplicity that makes you instantly warm to it; we … Continued
An intense and powerful indie rock band, from the UK’s very own Edinburgh. We’re talking real indie rock; passionate, loud, memorable, relevant – superb riffs throughout, well placed, and even a slight country twang every now and then from the lead guitar. A whole host of enjoyable little hits of character lie within the music of The … Continued
Something entirely incomparable. Incredibly unique, and fortunate in such a way as to have possibly the best vocalist of the past ten years. Nothing But Thieves – An irreplaceable, almost effortless band. Incredible to watch, absolute goosebumps. What’s great is that they’re clearly a close group of friends, enjoying what they do, playing great music, … Continued
Colin Clyne is a well traveled, widely renowned singer and songwriter, hailing from Scotland’s own Aberdeen. We came across his album ‘The Never Ending Pageant’ and were completely blown away by the breath taking songwriting and performances throughout. A beautifully hypnotizing album, with feel good vibes, and an open, believable vocal, from a man who … Continued