Daniel Nii Kwei Akam who performs as Dani Draco is an indie/Hip Hop artist based in Ghana and today I will be reviewing his single ‘Sad Boy Flow’ which was released on October 2nd 2020. ‘Sad Boy Flow’ opens with some synthy rhythmic beats, and the soft, melodic vocals of Draco, with both supporting each … Continue reading Single Review: Dani Draco – Sad Boy Flow
Tag: indie
Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Two Tone Television are a five piece, alternative/indie punk group from Glasgow made up of Liam McCombie on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Craig Bronsdon on Backing Vocals/Lead Guitar, Dave Murray on Bass Guitar, Neil Lovett on Keys and Chuck McAulay on Drums. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘Old News’ which was released on the 3rd … Continue reading Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
SPIRITBOX are a five piece alternative/indie band from The Netherlands, I’ve reviewed them before and you can check that out here, here and here. Today I will be reviewing their latest release ‘A Strange Loss’ which was released on September 25th 2020. ‘A Strange Loss’ opens with a rising and heavy backing tune, counterpointed by … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
Single Review: Calboa – Admission
'Admission' is the first track to come from Calboa in many months. It is a gem with indie flavour leaking from the mix, and its radiant force is making him stand out clearly. Hailing from the Yorkshire region, Calboa takes hits out of the Manchester songbook on this piece. I hear sounds popping out which … Continue reading Single Review: Calboa – Admission
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
SPIRITBOX are a Netherlands based alternative/indie five piece outfit made up of Ruben Schimmel on Guitar/Backings, Nick van Eekelen on Guitar, Jasper Janssens on Bass/Backings, Hans Meertens on Vocals/Keys/Acoustic Guitar and Tomas Dekkers on Drums/Percussion. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed SPIRITBOX and you can check that out here and here. Today, however, I … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
Single Review: Jillian Francis – Won’t Be You
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
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
