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EP Review: The Holy Mountain - They Are Asleep

The Holy Mountain are an Oslo, Norway-based synth-pop band who first came to my attention earlier this year thanks to their single Remains Unsaid. The track features on their now released EP, They Are Asleep. Continue reading EP Review: The Holy Mountain – They Are Asleep

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Ghostly West End Show Comes to Haunted York

It’s almost time for the supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story to arrive in York (known as the most haunted city in Europe) and is showing at the city’s 122-year-old Grand Opera House, packed with haunting mysteries, making the venue the perfect place for this spine-tingling night out. This brilliantly funny show is centered around 2:22 in the morning – the time of suspected movement in…

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Discovery: The Stone Souls

It’s quite rare we get to hear new music from the Netherlands, so I was very excited to discover The Stone Souls! By Jane Howkins The Stone Souls is a band that mixes together desert rock, Americana, country and folk, culminating in one awesome package altogether! New track A Place To Rest My Head is entirely instrumental in nature, but don’t let that put you off, as it’s a truly stunning song.…

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Discovery: Effy Harvard

The country genre has had a bit of a revival recently, and Effy Harvard is the cream of the crop at the moment! By Jane Howkins Her Boots follows the typical country music theme of heartbreak, written about a cheating partner. Despite the melancholy themes, the lyrics are actually rather upbeat, fitting the music style well. The music has a bluesy country feel, seeing the American…

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Y Not Festival Stage Splits and Additional Names Announced

Stage splits for Y Not Festival have now been announced – please see the poster below to find out more!

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Discovery: Tyler Cain

I’m a big fan of the modern folk music, so I was very excited to discover Tyler Cain and his wonderful sound! By Jane Howkins The American singer-songwriter has created something truly fabulous on Dumb Love. It’s a stripped-down folk song, with the only instrumentation being a pretty selection of fingerpicked guitar melodies, adding a wonderful sound into the mix. Tyler’s vocals are also…

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New Music: Corella - Lady Messiah

The last time we shared new music from Corella was back in 2020, so it’s great to hear from them again! By Jane Howkins The British indie-rockers have a modern sound that’s highly influenced by the noughties indie scene, simply oozing attitude throughout. It’s an upbeat number, using some impressive guitar licks to lead up to the anthemic chorus, which will have you singing along immediately!…

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Discovery: Northern Captives

Northern Captives are a Lincoln-based rock band who have just come to my attention through the release of their latest single, Living In-Between. Continue reading Discovery: Northern Captives

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New Music: Maya Salafia - Swim

Boston, USA-based singer songwriter Maya Salafia first featured on this blog in 2022 as part of Jane’s Female Voice round up. Now I’m pleased to have a chance to share some of her music. Continue reading New Music: Maya Salafia – Swim

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Album Review: Ruark - Waiting on a Breeze

Ruark is an American artist who has just come to my attention thanks to the release of his second album, Waiting on a Breeze. Continue reading Album Review: Ruark – Waiting on a Breeze

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New Music: Jodi Heights - Lone Wolf

Boston, USA-based singer songwriter Jodi Heights is no stranger to this blog, having been featuring repeatedly on these pages since early 2022. Yet, it’s been awhile since we shared new music from her. Continue reading New Music: Jodi Heights – Lone Wolf

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Video: Deep Dive Species - Salt And Water

What’s better than a new track and video by New York, USA-based psych rock outfit Deep Dive Species? Two new tracks and videos! Continue reading Video: Deep Dive Species – Salt And Water

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Video: Deep Dive Species - YOLO

New York, USA-based psychedelic electronica act Deep Dive Species has appeared a couple of times before on this blog, most recently earlier this month through their track and video Adventus. Continue reading Video: Deep Dive Species – YOLO

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Album Review: Jodie Nicholson - Safe Hands

I’ve been a fan of North-east-based singer songwriter Jodie Nicholson for some time now, having first shared her music in 2020. Now I’m very excited to get a hold of her upcoming second album Safe Hands. Continue reading Album Review: Jodie Nicholson – Safe Hands

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Video: Hazlett - Bones Shake

Rising talent Hazlett has had a fantastic career in the music industry so far, sure to hit the big time with his folky tunes! By Jane Howkins Bones Shake is a fantastic introduction to Hazlett’s music if you haven’t checked it out yet. It’s a stripped-down folk song for the most part, although a nice rhythm section does kick in later on in the track too. The main instrumentation is provided by…

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Jools Holland Announces Hull Date

Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced a run of fifteen new UK live dates for spring/summer 2024. The music & television legend will bring his esteemed 19-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to fifteen towns & cities across the country, kicking-off proceedings at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 16 May and wrapping-up with an evening at St Albans Alban Arena on 19 July. The tour…

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New Music: Stephanie Sammons - Living and Dying

I only discovered Stephanie Sammons a few months ago, but already she’s becoming one of my favourite new artists. By Jane Howkins Living and Dying is another amazing piece of work from the American singer-songwriter. It’s mostly a country tune, but there are also moments of folk, pop and Americana thrown in for good measure, making for a perfect all-rounder of a track. The guitars are stunning…

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