Single Review: Wayne McFarlane – Nothing Like You

Wayne McFarlane is a singer-songwriter from Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Nothing Like You’. ‘Nothing Like You’ has a very vibrant, piano led intro that just soothes your soul, I found myself slipping into the cadence of the track almost instantly, and McFarlane’s voice is powerful and works … Continue reading Single Review: Wayne McFarlane – Nothing Like You

Single Review: Lisa – Primitive Us

Lisa is an exceptionally talented singer-songwriter and today I will be reviewing her track ‘Primitive Us’. ‘Primitive Us’ opens slow, Lisa’s deep and melodic voice carrying us forward, the light percussion supporting her perfectly, and even as the song builds, and the instrumentals grow, you never lose the thread of her voice, which flows through … Continue reading Single Review: Lisa – Primitive Us

Single Review: Iain Robert MacLeod – Ain’t Nobody’s Baby Like Mine

Iain Robert MacLeod is musician and producer from Musselburgh, Scotland who founded the Honest Sound Studio. I previously reviewed Iain Robert MacLeod’s album ‘Phone Recordings’ and you can check that out here. Today, I’ll be talking about his single ‘Ain't Nobody's Baby Like Mine’ which was released at the end of April 2019. ‘Ain't Nobody's … Continue reading Single Review: Iain Robert MacLeod – Ain’t Nobody’s Baby Like Mine

Product Review: Tenzing Natural Energy

Tenzing is named after the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who is noted as one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Tenzing, the drink is based on the notion that the Sherpa people have been drinking their own natural brew for energy and endurance for years and this product incorporates this … Continue reading Product Review: Tenzing Natural Energy

Product Review: Daim (Various Flavours)

Daim is a chocolate confectionery product originally made by Swedish Chocolate brand Marabou, who later merged with Freia, their quivalent company in Norway, both companies were owned by Johan Throne Holst. This merged company continued to produce the various products including Daim, and in 1993 they were purchased by Kraft Foods, noted for brands such as … Continue reading Product Review: Daim (Various Flavours)

Single Review: Running Red Lights – Safety Pin

Running Red Lights are a four piece Indie/Pop/Folk group based in Toronto made up of Scarlett Flynn on Guitar/Vocals, Jeff Carter on Bass/Vocals, Dave Puzak on Guitar/Keys and Kevin Howley on Drums/Vocals. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed the band and if you want to check that out then click here. Today I will … Continue reading Single Review: Running Red Lights – Safety Pin

Single Review: The Churchhill Garden – Halo (The Cure Cover)

The Churchhill Garden is a musical project by Andy Jossi, who is also the man behind The Blue Herons. I’ve reviewed both the Churchhill Garden and The Blue Herons before and you can check out both by clicking here, here, here, here and here. Today, however, I will be reviewing their track ‘Halo (The Cure … Continue reading Single Review: The Churchhill Garden – Halo (The Cure Cover)

Single Review: The Party Slogan – The Man I Would Hate To Be

The Party Slogan are a five piece Indie/Alternative/Garage Rock/Post-Punk outfit from Edinburgh and if you would like to find out more about the group then check out the interview I did with them a while back by clicking here. You can also check out my review of their EP ‘Reasonably Good Indie Music’ by clicking … Continue reading Single Review: The Party Slogan – The Man I Would Hate To Be

Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone

Vola Tila is an Alternative/Indie/Pop band from Stockholm, Sweden made up of Richard Andersson and Johannes Henrikson. Today I will be reviewing their single ‘All Alone’ which was released on the 13th December 2019. ‘All Alone’ has a very atmospheric, electronic intro that swells and builds around you, becoming subtly more complex, and easing you … Continue reading Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone

Single Review: Rule of Young – Lie Better

Rule of Young are a Cleveland based Pop group made up of Nico Conti and Catherine Calabrese and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Lie Better’ which was released on the 13th September 2019. ‘Lie Better’ opens with guitars, a gentle but consistent riff that is built on throughout the track, and expertly supports … Continue reading Single Review: Rule of Young – Lie Better

Single Review: Captain Tom Moore – You’ll Never Walk Alone (ft. Michael Ball, and The NHS Voices of Care Choir)

Captain Tom Moore, who as of today, was given the rank of Honorary Colonel on his 100th Birthday. He is a decorated veteran of the Second World War, having served in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, the 145th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps and the 146th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps during his service between 1939 and … Continue reading Single Review: Captain Tom Moore – You’ll Never Walk Alone (ft. Michael Ball, and The NHS Voices of Care Choir)

Single Review: The Churchhill Garden – Noise (ft. Krissy Vanderwoude)

The Churchhill Garden is a musical project by Andy Jossi, who is also the man behind The Blue Herons. I’ve reviewed both The Churchhill Garden and The Blue Herons before and you can check out both by clicking here, here, here, here and here. Today, however, I will be reviewing their track ‘Noise (ft. Krissy … Continue reading Single Review: The Churchhill Garden – Noise (ft. Krissy Vanderwoude)

Single Review: Static Satellites – Fortify

Static Satellites is a four piece indie group from Glasgow/West Lothian made up of Ross Whelan on Vocals/Guitar, Ally Taylor on Lead Guitar, Sam Carlyle on Bass and Ciaran Boyle on Drums. If you want to find out more about the group then you can check out this interview I did with them a while … Continue reading Single Review: Static Satellites – Fortify

Single Review: The Suncharms – Jet Plane

The Suncharms are an indie/shoegaze band from Sheffield made up of Marcus Palmer on Vocals, Matt Neale on Guitar, John Malone on Guitar, Richard Farnell on Bass and Chris Ridley on Drums. This isn’t my first time reviewing them either, and you can check that out here and here. Today I’ll be reviewing their single … Continue reading Single Review: The Suncharms – Jet Plane

Product Review: Hot Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink, created by Charles Alderton, an American Pharmacist, back in the 1880s. He made the beverage while employed at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store which is located in Waco, Texas and later gave the formula for the soft drink to his boss, Wade Morrison who later named it Dr … Continue reading Product Review: Hot Dr Pepper