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Author: Pat Dooner

In Conversation With Young Gun Silver Fox

July 16, 2018

In 2016 prolific music producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Lee teamed with fellow producer/songwriter and vocalist Andy Platts to release a project under the name…

Introducing: Rebecca Moreland

June 7, 2016

Getting Used To You’ is the brand new single from Nashville based soulful pop artist Rebecca Moreland.

Introducing: Melissa James

May 13, 2016

With her new single ‘Copycat (Girlfriend)’ Australian songstress Melissa James returns to the world of pop music with bags of attitude and a catchy pop rock vibe.

Introducing: Rubeck

May 13, 2016

The first listen through the new album by Spanish producer Rubeck, entitled ‘Kaos’ left me with a real mix of feelings. At times it is odd and jarring, off-putting and slightly uncomfortable whereas at others it is beautiful, melodic, soaring and elegant.

Introducing Krista Green

May 6, 2016

Somewhere between the half spoken and half sung husky vocals of KT Tunstall and the more delicate breathy voice of Katie Melua lies Bournemouth based musician/ songwriter Krista Green with her new single ‘Summertime Love’.

‘West End Coast’ – Young Gun Silver Fox

April 15, 2016

A short while ago I wrote an article introducing the wonderful sounds of Fiona Bevan. Fiona managed to create a wonderful sounding, honest and…

Interview: Charlie Hole

December 18, 2015

Pat Dooner asks Charlie Hole about the music industry, the general response to his music and who he would like to write for.

Interview with Brigitte Aphrodite

November 12, 2015

Pat talks to Brigitte Aphrodite about her music, her poetry, theatre, depression, and being Creshendorious.

Interview with Huey Morgan

November 1, 2015

On the 9th November at Canary Wharf, East London something special is taking place. Huey Morgan, from the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, is getting together with a great band, fully comprised of his musician friends, for a one-off show that includes music, laughter, story telling, and a Q&A from the man himself.

In Concert with Huey Morgan at Canary Wharf

October 13, 2015

Huey Morgan will be hosting an exclusive one-off concert in Canary Wharf on November 9.

Introducing: Charlie Hole

October 12, 2015

The music industry really is a strange and wonderful place at times. Every artist, writer, creator and soul barer has their own very specific idea about what constitutes as success.

Introducing: Stone Foundation

June 29, 2015

“Stone Foundation are a group of seven like minded individuals that team together to make an exciting blend of Soul and Jazz influenced music” reads an excerpt from a couple of paragraphs into the about section on their busy Facebook page.

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