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Tag: Lisa Hafey

FATi – ‘QUEEN’ And ‘L.O.V.E. Love’

July 11, 2019

You can trace just about every part of contemporary American music, from the rhythms, the harmonies, the compositional structure – even the scales – to the folk music of Western Africa. Case in point FATi, with her new singles, ‘QUEEN’, and L.O.V.E. Love’.

Fire Follows – ‘Loaded Gun’

July 11, 2019

Chris Watt, who records under the pseudonym of Fire Follows, has certainly had a lot of trauma in his life. In 2008, while singing with his previous group, Author, he noticed problems with his voice, and subsequent doctor and specialist appointments confirmed it was a paralysed vocal cord.

Biting Elbows Give Us What We Want With ‘Heartache’ And ‘Control’

July 11, 2019

It’s an interesting name, Biting Elbows. We thought that last year when we introduced the Moscow-based band to our readers: our opinion hasn’t changed. We’re pleased to bring two more songs from the indie band whose music is notable for its dark undertones – ‘Heartache’, and ‘Control’. Naturally, there’s videos as well.

In A Lifetime: We Ask Johnny Lappin About His Life, Career, And Music Publishing

July 9, 2019

Following on from her review of his new book, ‘In A Lifetime – From Hozier To U2’, Lisa took the opportunity to send over a few questions to legendary Irish music publisher Johnny Lappin to ask him about his book, and his career.

See Ya Later – We Chat With Katy Hurt At The Cornbury Festival

July 7, 2019

Katy Hurt is still in her very early 20s and yet she’s got her life and career set out before her like a map. We caught up with Katy at this weekend’s Cornbury Music Festival, in Oxfordshire.

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.

Nocturnal Blonde – Are Not Drowning But Waving With New Album, ‘Still Gushing’

July 1, 2019

Nocturnal Blonde, from Athens, Georgia, are a band with a purpose. Their album, ‘Still Gushing’, is set for release on August 23.

Howlin’ Whale – ‘Rat’

July 1, 2019

When you hear a name like Howlin’ Whale you conjure up a mind picture of someone very distinctive; perhaps an old sea captain who sings about their life on the briny wave.

Jon Patrick Walker – ‘Luv U Girl’

June 28, 2019

Jon Patrick Walker is one of those super talented people who can lay their hand at anything and make it a success. Singer-songwriter, and actor, he’s currently on tour across the US with the musical, ‘Hamilton’, in the role of King George III, which he’s been performing for the past two years, his latest single ‘Luv You Girl’ is out today, and comes with a music video which he shot on his phone, in his hotel in San Antonio.

Eli Tidmore – ‘After Hours’

June 19, 2019

An independent singer/songwriter from East Texas, Eli Tidmore has already been making a name for himself with his debut album, ‘Chameleon’, released to wide acclaim in 2017. Now he returns with ‘After Hours’, the first single from his forthcoming second album, which is set for release later on this year.

We Premiere Jaco’s ‘Shoe’ – Taking Us Back To A Gentler Time

June 19, 2019

With a sound reminding us of the likes of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, The Who, and even Jethro Tull, the psych folk/rock vibe of Birmingham Alabama artist Jaco’s song ‘Shoe’ takes us back to a time when things were a lot simpler, if in reality not too different politically. The song is from Jaco’s album, ‘You Know’, released today June 19 on Cornelius Chapel Records.

Val Emmich – ‘Worry’

June 17, 2019

Jersey City artist has had his time in New York City, but his love for his hometown and home values is evident in his music, such as his recent release ‘Everytime I Leave My Girl’, a sweet duet with his daughter.

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