Nude Wave is a London based producer and musician noted for his exploration of various genres including blues and hip-hop. Today, I will be reviewing their EP ‘The Island’ which was released on November 23rd 2020. ‘Last Night’ explodes forward with a charming falsetto, that blends with a sharp percussive beat, and quickly built upon … Continue reading EP Review: Nude Wave – The Island
Tag: Blues
Single Review: Melisa Kelly & The Smokin’ Crows – I Won’t Give Up On You
Melisa Kelly and the Smokin’ Crows are a soul/blues band based in Glasgow, they are currently made up of the titular Melisa Kelly on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Kyle Hood on Lead Guitar, Dean Darkie on keyboard, Kieran Savage on Bass and Toni McVey on Drums. Today I will be reviewing a song of theirs … Continue reading Single Review: Melisa Kelly & The Smokin’ Crows – I Won’t Give Up On You
Album Review: Highway 491 – These Places, In This City
Earlier this year Glasgow based blues/rock & roll band ‘Highway 491’ released their debut album, These Places In This City featuring 10 tracks recorded at Ice Breaker Studios in Perth, Scotland. Starting out in 2012 as a weekly jam session, the band was then a dup featuring Cameron Arndt on guitar/vocals and harmonica, and Alex … Continue reading Album Review: Highway 491 – These Places, In This City
Album Review: The Howling Lords – Self-titled Album
The Howling Lords are a three man group from Stornoway who pump out blues/Rock music, the actually Howling Lords are Felix who does Guitar and Vocals, Jens who does Bass and Eoghainn on the Drums. Today I’ll be reviewing their self-titled debut album. ‘Bad for Me’ opens with a building warble that explodes into a … Continue reading Album Review: The Howling Lords – Self-titled Album
EP Review: Black Cat Bone – Get Your Kicks Sessions
First off I’ll introduce the group Black Cat Bone are a bluesy Rock and Roll group from Edinburgh made up of Ross Craig on vocals and Harmonica, Luis Del Castillo on Guitar, Jonny Voodoo on Bass and Drums, Kai Wallace on Drums and Charlie Wild on Guitar. I've been given an opportunity ahead of its … Continue reading EP Review: Black Cat Bone – Get Your Kicks Sessions
Album Review: Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain
So here’s another album by actor Hugh Laurie, known for his roles on House and Fry and Laurie, this album was released on 6th May 2013. Like his previous album there are blues songs, but he also explores other American musical styles such as Jazz, R&B and tango as well. ‘The St. Louis Blues’ is … Continue reading Album Review: Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain
Album Review: Hugh Laurie – Let Them Talk
‘Let Them Talk’ was released May 9th 2011 made up of classic blues tracks, and is the debut album by actor and musician Hugh Laurie. He has said that one of the reasons behind this album is his love of the music of New Orleans, and he was even able to play his album in … Continue reading Album Review: Hugh Laurie – Let Them Talk
Album Review: Highway 491 – In the Loop
Highway 491 are a Glasgow based blues/rock and roll made up of Cameron Arndt on Guitar/Vocals, Garry Murrie on Bass, Alex Dick on Drums/Vocals as the original band members with special Guests Jamie Slattery on Bass/Vocals and Hooligan Sadikson on Drums/Percussion joining them for the recording. ‘In The Loop’ opens with the crystal clear jangling … Continue reading Album Review: Highway 491 – In the Loop
EP Review: HVMM – Talk To Me Like I’m Dead
HVMM (which I believe is pronounced like Hum) are a four piece blues/rock band from Worcester made up of Ebony Clay on lead Guitar, Andy Teece on Vocals/Guitar, Jack Timmis on Bass and Sam Jenkins on Drums. ‘Lacerate’ opens with a nice little baseline before the drums and everything else kicks in, it's bloody wonderful … Continue reading EP Review: HVMM – Talk To Me Like I’m Dead
Solo Musician Interview – Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a singer/songwriter from Kilmarnock, who was previously the singer for an alternative rock band called 'Weather Forcats' but has now gone solo and has recently released his debut EP ‘A story of human limitations’. If you want to have a read at that then click here. Where are you from? From Kilmarnock, Scotland … Continue reading Solo Musician Interview – Chris Jones
Solo Musician Interview: Matt Scott
Matthew ‘Matt’ Scott is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire whose genre is blues/folk music. I've reviewed Matt Scott's music, which you can check out here, here and here. Where are you from? Good old Kilmarnock. Although technically from a wee village out with, but Killie will do for now. How long have you been … Continue reading Solo Musician Interview: Matt Scott
EP Review: Matt Scott – Whoever That Is
Matt Scott is a blues/folk musician and singer/songwriter from Ayrshire and you can find out more about him by checking out this interview I did with him a while back. I’ve also reviewed other examples of his music which you can check out here and here. Today I'll be reviewing his EP 'Whoever That Is' which was released on the … Continue reading EP Review: Matt Scott – Whoever That Is
EP Review: Matt Scott – Stairway Songs: From Hillfoot Avenue, Rutherglen
Matt Scott is an Ayrshire based singer/songwriter who makes blues/folk music, and you can find out more about him by checking out this interview I did with him a while back. I've also reviewed other examples of his music which you can check out here and here. Today though I'll be reviewing his EP 'Stairway … Continue reading EP Review: Matt Scott – Stairway Songs: From Hillfoot Avenue, Rutherglen
Music Review: Always Monday – Battle of the bands Set
Always Monday are an Ayrshire based blue/Rock group made up of Fraser Keegan on Lead Vocals/Keys/Harmonica, Sean McPhail on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, James Madden on Bass Guitar, Lewis Keegan on Rhythm Guitar and Benjamin McGahon on Drums/Backing Vocal. Today I'll be reviewing their set list from the Battle of the Bands 2016, an event which … Continue reading Music Review: Always Monday – Battle of the bands Set
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