Tag: Off the Record

Single Review: Maya Jane – Everyday’s the Same

Maya McCrae, who performs as Maya Jane is a teenage Scottish singer/songwriter and today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Everyday’s the Same’ which was released on the 12th October 2020. The track was written by Maya to help better understand mental health, specifically because one of her friends had depression, and she wanted … Continue reading Single Review: Maya Jane – Everyday’s the Same

Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Head in the Clouds

Gerry Cinnamon is a Glaswegian singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist, he’s originally from Castlemilk and one of the defining traits of his music is that he retains his native accent when performing. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed the artist and you can check that out here. Today, however, I will be reviewing his single … Continue reading Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Head in the Clouds

Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Hope Over Fear

Gerard Crosbie, more commonly known by his stage name Gerry Cinnamon is a singer/songwriter from Castlemilk, one of the districts of Glasgow. He had been performing music for several years after returning from London, eventually forming a band called The Cinnamons alongside Chris Marshall, Lori Duncan, Dave Bass and Gav Hunter, with Gerry serving as … Continue reading Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Hope Over Fear

Single Review: Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am

Billie Eilish is an American singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California. She first came to public attention after her debut song ‘Ocean Eyes’ (which was written and produced by her older brother, Finneas O'Connell) was uploaded on Soundcloud and gained significant attention, especially after it was later released by Darkroom, a subsidiary of Interscope Records, whose … Continue reading Single Review: Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am

Single Review: Julia Thomsen – New Beginnings

‘New Beginnings’ is quickly becoming a festive favourite with Julia Thomsen unleashing the charm from the get-go.  It kicks off with a festive overture which is similar to many film scores which rose onto the Christmas scene decades before now. I believe this to be a strong influence for this composition with many thinking it … Continue reading Single Review: Julia Thomsen – New Beginnings

EP Review: Coastal Fire Dept – Radio

Coastal Fire Dept are an alt-rock four piece group from the Vale Parish of Guernsey made up of Bobby on Lead Guitar, Ollie on Rhythm Guitar/Vocals, Saad on Bass and Gareth on Drums. Today I will be reviewing their EP ‘Radio’ which was released on the 4th December 2020 and was created with the intention … Continue reading EP Review: Coastal Fire Dept – Radio

Single Review: Matthew Gibb – I’m The Reason

Matthew Gibb is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Glasgow and today I will be reviewing his single ‘I’m The Reason’ which was released on the 10th December 2020.  ‘I’m The Reason’ opens with a building backing beat that merges with Gibb’s powerful and soulful vocals, that blend perfectly with the guitar. This has a softer vibe, … Continue reading Single Review: Matthew Gibb – I’m The Reason

Single Review: DevoeThePlxg – Yesterday

DevoeThePlxg is a musician and songwriter from Polk County, Florida who has fans across Florida, Texas and Atlanta. Today, I will be reviewing his track ‘Yesterday’ which was released on the 7th December 2020.  ‘Yesterday’ has a softer, smooth intro that perfectly supports Devoe’s deep and powerful vocals, the whole track has a nice percussive … Continue reading Single Review: DevoeThePlxg – Yesterday

Single Review: Private Sucker – Now Here In Nowhere

Private Sucker is a punk rock band, founded in 2015, based in Regensburg in South Germany, originally a trio, the band is now made up of Tom on Guitar/Vocals, Pille on Guitar, Larissa on Bass and Timon on Drums. Today, I will be reviewing the track ‘Now Here In Nowhere’, the title track from their … Continue reading Single Review: Private Sucker – Now Here In Nowhere

Single Review: Zipten – Volcano Sunset

Zipten is back up to his old tricks with his new release, 'Volcano Sunset'. Taking us far from the winter months, this new release takes us to a sunny destination with an Ibiza style soundscape.  Kicking off, Zipten hits the mix with a firm smash, a brass arrangement leaps out, and a groovy beat gets … Continue reading Single Review: Zipten – Volcano Sunset

Single Review: Kate Boothman – 17

Kate Boothman is a singer/songwriter from Toronto, in Canada who considers their music to be a mix of Indie, Rock, Folk and Psych. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘17’ which was released on the 17th November 2020.  ‘17’ opens with some light percussion before breaking into some ambient melody that just kind of … Continue reading Single Review: Kate Boothman – 17

Single Review: Just Costa – 514

Just Costa are a pop/r&b, brother/sister duo from Montreal, in the province of Quebec in Canada and today I will be reviewing their single ‘514’ which was released on the 20th November 2020, and is a tribute to their home city of Montreal.  ‘514’ opens with a vibrant, funky synth based intro that flows perfectly … Continue reading Single Review: Just Costa – 514

Single Review: Kendow – We Will Survive The Coronavirus

In the words of Kendow, 'We Will Survive The Coronavirus'. His latest hit sees the British producer team up with Vanessa Bartley, and between them, they smash through the craziness of the modern world with a message of hope.  Kicking off we hear a school bell which rings out before a synth lead which fastens … Continue reading Single Review: Kendow – We Will Survive The Coronavirus

Single Review: Suman – Let Go

Suman and her producer, Ayo Beatz team up again for their new delivery, 'Let Go'. It is a track about struggling to part ways with a loved one and Suman pierces at our heartstrings with an unforgettable performance.  Musically, the track gets underway with a slick guitar which sits on top of a clapping drum … Continue reading Single Review: Suman – Let Go