The latest offering from Reeves begins with an almost playful piano. Her vocal melody is rhythmic in it’s delivery whilst lyrically it’s an uplifting track that gives an insight into Reeves battle with mental health. I can see why it went viral, not just for it’s positive message that no doubt inspired many, it very …
The UK based alt-country quartet is back with their strongest collection of songs to date. The title track has an anthemic feel to it as those sustained notes soar in the chorus. The melodies linger in your head long after the track has finished. The vocal delivery is strong throughout, the use of harmonies well …
The Australian born, Canadian based country singer Mikhail Laxton has revealed his most personal collection of songs to date. The album opens with ‘Dying To Let You Go’, which envelopes the listener in the swooning sound of pedal steel and organ, that traditional country sound. The chorus, where the female backing vocalist joins in, reminds …
Jason Byrd is a third generation firefighter who has, in the past few years retired from his post to focus full-time on music and it’s a gamble that’s paid off. ‘Gulf Coastin’ is an upbeat, fun-loving track with a really catchy chorus melody. Set to a traditional country instrumentation, the tone of Byrd’s vocals remind …
Etham Know Me Yet Nettwerk Reading-based singer-songwriter Etham has unveiled his latest single, ‘Know Me Yet,’ the third single off his EP due out in the fall. It follows the successful release of ‘Guilty’, which saw him deviate from his piano based production and turn to the guitar. For this ballad, he returns to …
Elina I Should Have Danced More Nettwerk Music Group 07/07/23 Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Elina releases her second single, ‘I Should’ve Danced More’, from her highly anticipated debut album. This folky track begins with a lovely finger-picked acoustic guitar, ambience is added to this stripped back production with the addition of the electric guitar that …
Cattle and Cane Golden Quiet Crown 17/11/23 This ten track album from Teeside sibling duo Cattle and Cane, is a refreshing sound which boasts a unique production. The strings in the opening tracks second verse are beautiful whilst the subtle horns in the transitions are effective. Melodically it has a strong hook. Themes of …
Annie Keating Hard Frost 8th Street Studios 01/06/23 Keating returns with her ninth full length album, ‘Hard Frost’. Some of these songs we have heard a glimpse of before on the exclusive EP, ‘Twenty 22’, available on her tour last year. Keating’s gritty, gravelly vocals deliver a superb collection of songs starting with ‘Lies …
Chloë Chadwick Same Old Brand New Me Independent 18/08/23 Staffordshire based Chloë Chadwick recorded her latest EP at Hope Mill Studios, Manchester. The acoustic chugging guitar in ‘Rattling Bones’ opens the EP. When Chadwick’s vocals enter there’s an edge to them, a feisty country number with a bluesy undertone ensues. The Electric guitar helping …
Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells Amanda Dorian Foyil 21/07/23 Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells are back with their fourth single from their upcoming sophomore album, and this time they introduce us to ‘Amanda’. The song follows on from the uplifting ‘Are You Crazy’ released in May. Again, sonically, they’re not going to appeal to the vast …
