Jillian Francis is an indie/folk singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver and Florence Welch. Today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Won’t Be You’. ‘Won’t Be You’ opens with a soft, acoustic guitar that resonates perfectly with Jillian’s harmonious and melodic voice. This one immediately gripped me, the … Continue reading Single Review: Jillian Francis – Won’t Be You
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Single Review: The Samoors – P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)
The Samoors are a three piece new wave/indie band from Tel Aviv made up of Yuval Simcha on Guitars/Vocals, Andie Simcha on Synth/Melodica/Vibraslap/Backing Vocals and Erez Oppenheim on Drums/Backing Vocals. Today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)’ which was released on February 8th 2020. ‘P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)’ kicks off … Continue reading Single Review: The Samoors – P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)
Single Review: Cloe Wilder – You & Lonely
Cloe Wilder is a 14-year-old Indie Pop singer/songwriter from Florida and I have had the privilege of reviewing their music several times before, you can check out my reviews of their original music here, here, here and here. You can also check out my reviews of Cloe’s cover songs by clicking here and here, these … Continue reading Single Review: Cloe Wilder – You & Lonely
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: 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: 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: SPIRITBOX – The Burner
SPIRITBOX are an five piece indie/alternative rock group from The Netherlands made up of Ruben Schimmel on Guitar/Backing, Nick van Eekelen on Guitar, Hans Meertens on Acoustic Guitar/Keys/Vocals, Jasper Janssens on Bass/Backings and Tomas Dekkers on Drums/Percussion. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed SPIRITBOX either and you can check that out here. Today I … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – The Burner
Single Review: Static Satellites – Waster
Static Satellite are a Glasgow/West Lothian based indie group composed of Ross Whelan on Vocals/Guitar, Ally Taylor on Lead Guitar, Sam Carlyle on Bass and Ciaran Boyle on Drums. I’ve reviewed the group before and you can check that out here. Make sure to also check out this Interview I did with them a while … Continue reading Single Review: Static Satellites – Waster
Single Review: Djana Gabrielle – Glasgow
I’ve spoken about the phenomenally talented Djana Gabrielle previously but in case you aren’t familiar she is an indie/folk singer-songwriter, originally from Cameroon but based now in Glasgow. In fact this track is a tribute to the city that Djana has come to think of as a second home. If you are interested you can … Continue reading Single Review: Djana Gabrielle – Glasgow
Band Interview: Static Satellites
Tell me about yourselves? How did you all meet? Where are you all from? Ciaran - Ross and Sam have known each other since they were in school and Ally and I are sort of cousins. I say sort of because it is an ongoing debate whether we are or not, basically my great aunt … Continue reading Band Interview: Static Satellites
Single Review: Dogtooth – Trying to Save You
Dogtooth are an indie/alt rock trio based in Glasgow made up of John Hewitson on Lead Guitar/Vocals, Craig Morrison on Bass Guitar and Robert Lang on Drums/Backing Vocals. If you want to find out more about the band then check out this interview I did with them a few days ago. Now that I’ve given … Continue reading Single Review: Dogtooth – Trying to Save You
Single Review: Jake Roberts – Mind Games
Jake Roberts is a 17-year-old indie singer-songwriter from West Lothian, today I’ll be reviewing his new single ‘Mind Games’. ‘Mind Games’ starts off slow, an electronic chord, that builds and merges with the percussion, Jake Roberts comes in on vocals, providing an almost eerie presence, which makes sense considering the name of the track. While … Continue reading Single Review: Jake Roberts – Mind Games
Single Review: Bear Shoe – Virtual Hugs
Bear Shoe are a four piece Guildford based alternative punk/indie group made up of Matt Thienpont on Guitar/Vocals, Ivan Vasilyev on Guitar/Vocals, Elkan Lau on Bass and Ben Waites on Drums. Today I'll be reviewing their new single ‘Virtual Hugs’. ‘Virtual Hugs’ opens with smooth acoustic guitars, that leads into some tender vocals that have … Continue reading Single Review: Bear Shoe – Virtual Hugs
Single Review: Djana Gabrielle – Unrevealed
I had the pleasure of meeting Djana Gabrielle about two years ago now, and I’ve been a fan of her soothing indie/folk music since I first heard it, if you want to read about my first experience with her music then you can check out this review, and while you’re at it you can find … Continue reading Single Review: Djana Gabrielle – Unrevealed
Single Review: Atlas Run – Choices
Atlas Run are a four piece Indie/Alternative Rock band from Glasgow made up of Ryan Hamilton on Lead Guitar, Paul Howie on Guitar/Vocals, Stefan Connor on Bass and Ryan Monteith on Drums. Today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘Choices’ which you can check out below. ‘Choices’ is just a cacophony of powerful music right from … Continue reading Single Review: Atlas Run – Choices
