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Pop essentials and a little bit more

Mother Yeti – ‘My Best Please’

September 18, 2019

Mother Yeti are as elusive as the Himalayan Cryptid for whom they are named. First spotted in the Pacific Northwest circa 2012, their numbers have varied between two to as many as five members over the years. Their latest single, ‘My Best Please’, has a sound as hard to pin down as the band themselves, and ranges between punk, psych rock, and RnB. One thing we know for sure however – we love it.

BAD MEN RISING – Protest Singer and Occupy Activist Tom Moriarty On Britain, Brexit and The Battle Against Injustice

August 8, 2019

Neither Boris Johnson nor Jeremy Corbyn can save Britain from the divisive mess of Brexit – that’s the view of up and coming protest…

Lucy And The Night Sky Releases Second Album ‘Light Needs the Dark’

July 4, 2019

They say never judge a book by its cover, and likewise never judge a band by its name, but when you hear a name like ‘Lucy And The Night Sky’, the curiosity is piqued, and you get more than a suspicion that this is going to be a band who produces interesting music.

Fateful Mistake Takes Americana Singer-Songwriter Dominic Rowley on Journey with Legendary Producer

June 17, 2019

Singer-songwriter Dominic Rowley releases brand new single ‘Song for You’ produced by Mike Cave.

Holy Moly & The Crackers – ‘Take A Bite’

June 2, 2019

Released on 5 April this year through Pink Lane Records, ‘Take A Bite’, by Holy Moly & The Crackers is a fast paced romp with a female vocalist whose seductively rich tones could give Imelda May a run for her money.

Lauren Crosby – ‘You Don’t Need A Rose’

May 16, 2019

Taken from her upcoming sophomore album, ‘I Said Take Me To The Water’, which is set for release on May 31, Lauren Crosby’s ‘You Don’t Need A Rose’ is a refreshing blend of blues and folk, with some pop and singer-songwriter sensibilities. Think Loretta Lynn crossed with Taylor Swift, with a dash of Muddy Waters.

Sami Chohfi Releases Folkie New Single ‘It’s Just Me’ Away From Blue Helix

May 8, 2019

If you’ve heard the name Sami Chohfi, it’s probably been in association with his band, Blue Helix, known in the Pacific Northwest for their melodic hard rock songs, such as ‘Anti-Social Butterfly’. But ‘It’s Just Me’, the debut solo single from Chohfi, is anything but hard rock – it’s just Sami, his acoustic guitar, and quiet, reflective vocals.

W.C. Beck – ‘The Long Way Home’

April 30, 2019

Brooklyn-based folk singer and multi-instrumentalist W.C. Beck is set to release his new album, ‘First Flight’, on June 7. It follows on from his previous albums, ‘Sapling’, ‘Kansawyer’, and ‘Quivira’, which he released while living in Portland, Oregon.

Gold Light & Snakemusk – ‘One Thing After Another’

April 30, 2019

‘Shadows In The Shallows’ by Gold Light & Snakemusk is out on May 10 through Bailey Park Records.

Liz Kennedy – ‘Hike Up Your Socks’

April 19, 2019

We last caught up with San Francisco based singer songwriter Liz Kennedy this time last year, with the release of her track, ‘Everyone Knows How It Goes’. Now she’s hiking up her socks in a love letter to San Francisco – in particular Telegraph Hill, historic North Beach, and the steep and spectacular slopes that say so much about the city. She presents herself as a woman who is more than just enchanted by her community and surroundings, she is also deeply invested in her neighbourhood, with the message of her song clearly saying, “a life well lived is one that’s deeply rooted in the local community”.

Female Trio Spring City Set To Release New Single, ‘By The Fire’

April 11, 2019

Swedish trio Spring City will release their latest single, ‘By The Fire’, tomorrow, April 12.

Nate Currin – ‘Heart On The Run’

March 7, 2019

Nate Currin writes modern folk songs with a single-minded intensity and a care to the nuances of the English language that have seen him go to any length to perfect his craft. His new single, ‘Heart On The Run’, is a perfect example of his talent.