Ash Avery wears many hats – a surfer, traveler, mystic and musician. Born in Devon in the UK, he left his homeland at the age of sixteen in search of waves, adventure and insight. Years later he found his haven in the Amazon jungle in Peru, as the owner and founder of The Garden Of […]
Amarrah – “Trust” – shines as another example of her preternatural talent and style
“Trust” is the latest single from singer-songwriter Amarrah. It is the follow-up to her excellent release “No Surrender”, which received critical acclaim from both critics and fans. One of the major strengths with all of her material, is Amarrah’s ability to tell stories and paint evocative imagery with her songwriting – be this via the […]
Presley Duyck – “Passenger Seat” sketches an impassioned woman of many complexities
Once you press play on “Passenger Seat”, Presley Duyck’s sound is special from the start—a lyrically driven, rhythmically compelling blend of folk, pop and indie-rock, all placed under a sturdy radio-ready overhead. There is a blend of attitude-fueled confidence and self-ownership, together with resonating and earthy vocals which stand out completely from the instrumental. Presley […]
YSL – “Loud” hits home on so many levels
Leshay Simmons aka YSL is an artist and songwriter from Virginia Beach, Virginia, who recently announced the release of a new EP. From the recording, “Feels Like I’m Gone”, comes the single “Loud”, where the artist has fused soul-influenced cadences and pop vocal deliveries with acoustic folk picking and a mellow beat. YSL’s voice is […]
Arda & The Stolen Moon – “Outsider in Perpetual Motion” balances modernism and naturalism
Four years ago, after playing the Café circuit in London, and then forming as a band, Arda & The Stolen Moon – a project that showcases the talent of Cyprian singer-songwriter Arda – hooked up with producer Robert Camassa to produce the critically acclaimed album “Minutes into Years”. The same team hit the studio last […]
Forest Robots – “Amongst A Landscape Of Spiritual Reckoning” – Flooded with ideas, thoughts and feelings
Let’s start by saying that Fran Dominguez aka Forest Robots compositional creativity is great, but his constant evolution makes him truly remarkable. Meticulous arrangements and powerful atmospheric atmospheres play roles of equal importance, on his latest 10 track project “Amongst A Landscape Of Spiritual Reckoning”, pushing the artistic chops of Forest Robots into the highest […]
Terry Blade Marks Black History Month with Historic Album Release
Terry Blade has finally put out his debut album “American Descendant of Slavery, The Album” and it’s nothing short of a pure masterpiece. The 19-track epic takes us on a heartfelt thrill ride through the worlds of hip-hop, r&b and beyond. From hard-hitting rap rhythms to smoothly enchanting acoustic melodies, the release covers a lot […]
Ambrose – “Out of Nowhere” is something to take in and appreciate
In her eyes, in her songwriting, and in her vocals, lifelong Yukon artist Shirly Ambrose, artistically known simply as Ambrose is energetic and passionate. Her music is unique and special, for it can be listened to from various perspectives and angles. Regardless of whether you are happy or sad, her 10-song, 70 minute plus sophomore […]
The Little Wretches – “Undesirables And Anarchists” does what it’s set out to achieve!
A long-term cancer survivor, Robert Wagner – frontman and chief songwriter and lyricist for 80’s-90’s seminal Pittsburgh rock band, The Little Wretches, continues to perform at coffeehouses and small clubs. A Master’s Degree holder, Wagner also counsels abused, neglected, traumatized and court-adjudicated youth. He is the co-founder of The Calliope Acoustic Open Stage, an event […]
Dan Friese – ‘Jane Songs’ – smart, insightful, and tuneful!
Dan Friese is an Oregon-based songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist. In April of 2020, he released his debut EP, ‘Happiness’, a collection of self-reflective psychedelic indie-folk tracks. His first full-length effort, ‘Jane Songs’, was released on September 18th, and is available on all major platforms, along with the singles “Streetlight” and “I Can’t Say”. There’s a […]
