Sturgill Simpson has forayed into a number of different genres in recent years, after starting his career in country music, he explored everything from prog-rock to bluegrass in subsequent albums. This latest release is a concept album set around 150 years ago, focusing on a military veteran in the civil war. It has a natural …
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Mitchell Tenpenny’s gritty and powerful vocals ring out on this record. He’s the next big thing in country-rock, he’s the full package, the vocals, the songwriting and production is high end. The record starts with the high energy, arena-ready To Us It Did, the electric guitars ramp up the adrenaline. Tenpenny then shows his more …
Niko Moon’s debut album has that relaxed, loving life kind of vibe to it. The writer who began his career writing for the likes of Zac Brown Band and Rascall Flatts, teams up with his wife Anna Moon and Joshua Murty to spin these care-free stories of good times and life lessons learned. Sonically he …
Kalinec and KJ’s voices blend so well together, they certainly have a chemistry and the pair, who have both been recognised for their songwriting, keep their melodies simple and their lyrics set the scene in each song. New Lovers Waltz is a favourite of mine on the record, it’s sometimes hard to get a waltz …
David Ogilvy’s smooth, velvety voice is a joy to listen to. So often we see artists throwing the kitchen sink at a song to make it bigger and more effective but for the production of this record, Ogilvy got the memo that less is more – every layer is added with a clear sense of …
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‘All Alone’ faces the trials and tribulations of the world, head on as Steven Graves explores the universal themes of loneliness, fear and anger caused by the pandemic whilst also asking tough questions to each and every listener about their impact on topics like climate change. You’re The One is an upbeat track with a …
Upon first listen I am drawn to the level of musicianship on display from Steve Bonham and The Long Road. From the opening track Ballad of Duane and Billy Marie, where they utilise every aspect of the acoustic guitar including the harmonics, to the closing track, Western Requiem with the delicate piano cutting through the …
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Tré Burt’s melancholy vocals ring out on this unique album. The tenacious musician sticks to his guns and addresses numerous thought-provoking observations he’s made about his home country. By The Jasmine is very topical and a true story about what he’s experienced as a black man living in America. The narrative isn’t angry – who …
Phil Odgers fifth studio album had a rocky start with his funding campaign thrown into doubt due to the collapse of Pledge Music and the pandemic preventing him from getting in a studio with producer Jim Knight. However, the resilient Odgers managed to push on through the setbacks and has delivered a record with a …
Mad Twenties is the debut album from Taylor Rae. It looks to address the life lessons learnt in her twenties, set to a polished production. The relaxing undertones of ‘Fixer Upper’, one of the single’s off the 12-song collection, boasts a beautiful melody sung by her gentle, wispy vocals. The soft tones of the B3 …
