“Ice Candy” shows Sandy Martin in a highly imaginative situation by combining a grand premise with a close and personal musical quality. From the beginning […]
SANDY MARTIN – ICE CANDY
"Ice Candy" shows Sandy Martin in a highly imaginative situation by combining a grand premise with a close and personal musical quality. From the beginning the song has a mysterious atmosphere and draws the listener in because of its odd subject and hypnotic character. Instead of appearing as a simple pop story, it makes one feel as if they have stepped into a self-contained universe with its own set of rules. It is precisely this feature that gives the recording a character which can be easily told apart from more ordinary songwriting. The main idea is centered on a remarkable…
REETOXA Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)
The song 'Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)' by Reetoxa lies in an interesting position between personal songwriting and extensive production. Although Jason Mckee is drawing on his own deep personal experiences, the final result goes beyond a simple account of his own life; memory, loss, imagination and recovery influence the creative process and give the EP a reflective character which becomes more obvious as the ideas in it develop. The way the project relates to its setting is especially noteworthy. McKee first became connected with Akaroa as a result of a surprising dream and that…
PETE KEATING AND THE RENSLOW TRESTLE – LOUDER
Louder" is a song by Pete Keating and The Renslow Trestle in which the pair draw upon the storytelling customs of Americana to deal with a topic that has become more pertinent as time goes on—namely, how to keep a sense of strength when the world begins to throw up greater obstacles. The single released on July 3rd shows a resolute attitude, presenting perseverance as something that needs to be put into action. By focusing on ordinary struggles, Keating's songwriting gives the song a relatable character without turning its main idea into a cliché. There is a clear intention to…
REETOXA Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)
The song ‘Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)’ by Reetoxa lies in an interesting position between personal songwriting and extensive production. […]
PETE KEATING AND THE RENSLOW TRESTLE – LOUDER
Louder” is a song by Pete Keating and The Renslow Trestle in which the pair draw upon the storytelling customs of Americana to deal with […]
STEPHANI EZATOFF – Run On
Stephani Ezatoff gives “Run On” a powerful and serious tone, offering an interpretation of the traditional Gospel hymn which is dramatic yet still retains its […]
FLYWHEEL – I want to join The Fall
The Cork band Flywheel have a real sense of admiration when they tackle “I Want to Join The Fall”, yet they are not aiming to […]
FREIDRICH$ – Doll, Here I Am
The EP titled ‘Doll, Here I Am’ is intimate and unpredictable, putting the listener in very close contact with the narrator. Instead of hiding his […]
TANIA KYLLIKKI – HUMAN
The song “HUMAN” by TaniA Kyllikki started out as a social-media post and is a genre-mixing track centred on the issues of equality, compassion and […]
RICHARD GREEN – AGE OF DREAMS
“Age of Dreams” by Richard Green has a youthful sense of wonder due to the elegant combination of piano and strings. The track was released […]
LYNDO JACO – 3
Curiosity is a key feature of LYNDO JACO’s “3”. Rather than following a single clear narrative or emotional tone, the EP shifts from one idea […]
DELTA FIRE – THE WORST OF EVERYTHING
Delta Fire sound like a band learning when not to push the amplifier all the way. On “The Worst of Everything,” the Glasgow four-piece trades […]
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