When did you first know that you wanted to be a musician? I always loved music, but it didn’t occur to me that I could do this for a living until I was about seventeen or eighteen. I started playing guitar, writing and singing my stuff within that time frame, and shortly after, I ventured …
This dark alt-country offering showcases a new side to Jonas’ songwriting. The record explores themes of romance and ill-fated love, with many of the lyrics having a nostalgic feel to them. The album opens with ‘Paris Breeze’ and the thing that strikes me is the detailed description in the lyrics, “we’re breathing lavender and jasmine …
Tony and Kevin had a busy 2022 as they released some fantastic new tracks and gained a larger following through their presence and performances at a number of major festivals. The friends who grew up together loving music but who parted ways to pursue successful careers away from the limelight have reunited to become one …
Vic Allen is one of our brightest homegrown talents and I truly believe 2023 will be her year! The tone of her voice is quite simply beautiful, she exhibits such control and delivers each line with perfectly weighted emotion. ‘Pictures of Us’ is the standout track for me, the lyrics are so cleverly written, the …
The musicianship on this record is outstanding. Walker is famed for his award-winning finger style guitar picking brings to life tales of ghost stories, philosophy, alchemy and science on this record which showcases him at his very best as he presents a collection of instrumentals, traditional material and reimagined poems as well as his first …
With Jessie G working under the guidance of her idol Gretchen Wilson at Redneck Records, it is no surprise that this latest single packs a punch. Leaning heavily towards rock opposed to her usual country sound, ‘Martyr’ showcases Jessie G’s epic vocal ability as she belts out that chorus. The production is tight and complements …
New York based singer-songwriter, Arielle Eden, has drawn comparisons to Taylor Swift and LeAnn Rimes with her mix of country-pop songwriting. The debut EP has seen her work with the likes of hit songwriter Forest Glen Whitehead who has worked with Kelsey Ballerini and Brandy Clark and you can see why he’d want to work …
The 21-year-old has had a whirlwind couple of years, impressing Black River Entertainment and being surprised with a recording and publishing contract live on air during a radio interview. She released her debut EP with them in the summer of last year and it’s a belter. Her blend of country-pop is upbeat and relatable, and …
This is the first time Thomas Deed’s music is crossing my desk but I’m glad it has now. His charismatic voice on this bluesy, rock track is what really captures my attention. It’s backed by a really unique and quirky production, there are some small additions to the instrumentation and little effects that really bring …
Drawing influence from the likes of John Mayer, Carole King and Prince, Wolf Moon’s second record is full of carefully crafted songs that were mainly written in lockdown. It’s not an album that would appeal to a typical country fan but the songwriting and vocal harmonies can be appreciated by all music lovers. The production, …
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