Dom Malin strikes an emotional chord with "Tapping Out"

From the moment Dom Malin’s "Tapping Out" began, I knew I was about to be taken on an emotional journey. As someone who gravitates toward...

Feb 201 min read

Arliston’s "Scratches" is the sincere new sound the music industry needs

"Scratches" is a stunningly intimate highlight from Arliston's debut album, Disappointment Machine, a record that feels both deeply...

Feb 182 min read

Finding comfort in Joshu's warm & breezy EP, way back home

Listening to way back home by Joshu felt like finding an old, worn journal filled with memories I hadn’t yet written.

Jan 311 min read

Arliston tease debut album with tender single "Disappointment Machine"

Having followed Arliston’s journey from "Monks of Lindisfarne" to "What Did I Think Would Happen", I’ve become a devoted fan of their...

Dec 6, 20241 min read

Luciano Santos' "Gratitude Song" encourages listeners to appreciate the little things

As someone who doesn’t identify as religious, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Luciano Santos’ “Gratitude Song.” But I have to admit, it...

Dec 4, 20241 min read

Finding solace in Joshu’s heartfelt indie-folk song "holding on"

When I first heard Joshu’s "holding on", it felt like stepping into a conversation I didn’t know I needed. As someone who leans on...

Nov 20, 20241 min read

Listen to singer-songwriter Will Knox standout album track "Body Talk"

Will Knox’s "Body Talk" hit me in a way that few songs do. As someone who values honest, emotionally intelligent music, I find this track...

Sep 27, 20241 min read

Finnish singer-songwriter Carla Aakre delivers sonic balm "watercolour"

There’s a quiet magic to Carla Aakre's "watercolour" - a softness that lingers, like hearing a close friend share a story just for you....

Sep 20, 20241 min read

Will Knox's 'Pillow Scream' is an unmissable acoustic gem

As a fellow champion of authentic songwriting and the power of acoustic music, Will Knox's "Pillow Scream" hits all the right notes. This...

May 22, 20241 min read

SAPPHIRE's 'corvette' ignites passionate pop narratives

As I delved into SAPPHIRE's latest single 'corvette,' I was immediately struck by the mature pop sound that effortlessly intertwined with...

Aug 29, 20232 min read

Kate Fenner shares the deeply moving new album 'Dead Reckoning'

Canadian Singer Songwriter Kate Fenner's shares the emotive new album "Dead Reckoning". Carrying the existential weight of life, death...

Apr 30, 20231 min read

Now listening to Bertie Newman's soothing folk/pop single "I Will"

I've been easing myself back into music this side of the new year, and between the day job and life admin, I'm still very much craving...

Jan 26, 20231 min read

"Always Late" is the subdued, guitar-led ballad from The Horn

Today, I'm happy to welcome back emerging London band The Horn with their second single "Always Late". You might remember that I reviewed...

Aug 12, 20221 min read

ICYMI Jem reveals cinematic debut EP 'Don't Let Me Disappear'

Emerging with his debut single in late 2021, the rare and spellbinding ‘Secrets’, Jem followed this enticing entrance with the...

Jun 2, 20221 min read

Listen to Ian Janco's radio-ready road trip single "Something New"

Brand new to my radar is Ian Janco, even though he's been knocking about for a fair while now as an independent singer-songwriter, with...

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Independent artist Jem moves out of the shadows with glimmering debut single 'Secrets'.

Captivated by the love of music from a very young age and studying both Opera and then Contemporary Music, the 23-year-old musician went...

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Ena Fay returns with emotion drenched EP 'I Can Feel It, Too'

Rising star Ena Fay shares her long-awaited EP I Can Feel It, Too, featuring the lead single, ‘How Can I’. Undeniably her best work to...

Jul 6, 20211 min read