Category: Reviews

We Review ‘Hit The Ground’, The New Album From Laurence Archer’s Band, Grand Slam

December 9, 2019

Back in the post Thin Lizzy days, Laurence Archer wrote and performed with Phil Lynott. Sadly, Grand Slam was cut short in its prime, with Phil Lynott’s untimely death leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music to this day.

Toronto Five-Piece Nutrients Release ‘Always In Bloom’ From Self-Titled Debut Album

December 7, 2019

‘Always In Bloom’ serves as the simplest and most stripped-back track from Nutrients to date, yet manages to avoid slipping from easy-going to downright boring, partially due to the thought-provoking lyrics and hypnotic, jangling guitar lines, but mainly down to it’s bitesize length.

Dido, Brighton Centre, 4 December 2019. Photo Credit: Pedro Maltez

Dido Live At The Brighton Centre December 4, 2019 – Concert Review

December 6, 2019

Dido headed to the Brighton Centre on the 4th of December as part of her first worldwide tour in 15 years. As well as performing material from her latest album, ‘Still on My Mind’, the singer delivered excellent performances of her timeless hits such as ‘Thank You’, ‘White Flag’ and ‘Life for Rent’.

Katie Kittermaster ‘Coming Home At Dawn’ Debut EP Review

December 5, 2019

Bright and hopeful new talent Katie Kittermaster has released her debut EP ‘Coming Home At Dawn’, which balances some of the most astute, honest and mature lyrics for a young, up and coming artist.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5 – Superbravo Release ‘La Nuit’ / ‘Chanson Pour Les Enfants L’Hiver’

December 5, 2019

It’s only December 5 but already we’re excited about Christmas Eve, which is is when the magic happens. In the night, Santa gets into his sleigh and he delivers all the presents, that are eagerly awaited by children all over the world. Paris trio Superbravo have recorded ‘La Nuit’ (The Night), with ‘Chanson Pour Les Enfants l’Hiver’ (‘Song For The Children Of The Winter’) on the B-side.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 4

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 4 – Swedish Acid Folk Duo Us & Them Release ‘When The Stars Are Brightly Shining’/‘Winter’

December 4, 2019

It’s December 4, and we remember that Christmas is a time to spend with family and to feel a bit nostalgic. These two aspects of Christmas come together on the single the Swedish acid folk duo Us And Them have recorded for the Snowflakes Christmas Singles Club, ‘When The Stars Are Brightly Shining’, and ‘Winter’.

Jae Mansa ft. Young Marco – ‘Gryndin’

December 3, 2019

Jae Mansa and Young Marco find their inspiration wherever they are, in their surroundings, grinding it hard in their local area of North Carolina. Jae Mansa is a duo of cousins comprising Daron “Jae” Johnson and Brandon “B” Boone, and they’ve worked together for a while now. We’ve covered their previous releases this year, and we’re happy to bring you yet another, their new single, ‘Gryndin’.

pineappleCITI Asks That You ‘Recognize’ Her With New Single

December 3, 2019

The artist known as pineappleCITI, aka Brittany Dickinson, is set on a path to the stars with her new single, ‘Recognize’. From Newark, New Jersey, she’s signed to Red Bull Records, and her previous releases, the singles ‘Pepsi’, ‘Rose Colored’, and self titled debut album, have helped her to make more than just a big splash.

Mychael Gabriel – ‘Honesty’

December 3, 2019

Mychael Gabriel could easily live off the fame and notoriety of having been a part of Paisley Park – and he has every right to do so – but instead he’s decided to forge his own identity, and no less so with his latest single, ‘Honesty’, which comes with a stunning music video.

Calvin Cofield & Kimberly Rice Cofield – ‘I’m Straight’

December 3, 2019

‘I’m Straight’, by Calvin Cofield and Kimberly Rice-Cofield is a rap song with a difference. The video directs us to words from the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Chapter 53, Verse 5, talks about God’s sacrifice and man’s culpability; and the power of His Word to heal.

Freya Ridings Shares Reworked Version Of ‘Love Is Fire’ Plus New Video

December 3, 2019

Freya Ridings made a huge breakthrough when her Platinum-selling hit ‘Lost Without You’ became a regular fixture in the Top 10 towards the end of 2018, as it hit a total of 200 million streams. And Freya’s career has remained stratospheric throughout 2019. She scored a second sizeable hit with the Silver-certified ‘Castles’ ahead of her self-titled debut album which shot into the charts at #3.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 3

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 3 – Livingmore Ask Us To ‘Show Me Light And Love’ / ‘Winter Wonderland’

December 3, 2019

What’s behind door number 3? Why it’s Los Angeles rock band Livingmore, with their Christmas single. ‘Show Me The Light And Love’/‘Winter Wonderland’.