All posts by Maggie McLean

New Music: Jeff Hope Makes Up For Lost Time with ‘Fill The Void’

Fill The Void is an apt name for Jeff Hope’s latest release. With almost 20 years between now and his debut album, Hope has plenty of lost time to make up for. The result is eighteen full tracks of pure, fun energy, laced with just a hint of the struggles Hope’s gone through in recent times. Continue reading New Music: Jeff Hope Makes Up For Lost Time with ‘Fill The Void’

New Music: Golden Cinema Bring Sunshine to a Cold Day With ‘Peachy Keen’

With only three tracks, power-pop trio Golden Cinema doesn’t have a lot of time to make an impression on their latest EP. That certainly doesn’t stop them. Peachy Keen brings a blast of warmth to the otherwise cold and dreary conclusion to the decade. The tracks are coated in a haze of sunlight, with bright hooks and melodies that leave spirits high. Continue reading New Music: Golden Cinema Bring Sunshine to a Cold Day With ‘Peachy Keen’

New Music: Frantically Atlantic Celebrate Atlantic Culture with ‘Maggie In The Woods’

The folk duo of Frantically Atlantic boast of the immense number of environments they’ve found themselves performing in; kitchens, barns, churches, gardens – even movable venues like trains and escalators. It would be easier to list the places their veritable armory of instruments hasn’t been lugged to. It’s a versatility that lends itself to the tracks of their sophomore album, Maggie In The Woods. With such traditional, beloved songs in their arsenal, it’s only natural a sense of familiarity would form. Listening to them play feels like coming home to something reliable and warm. Continue reading New Music: Frantically Atlantic Celebrate Atlantic Culture with ‘Maggie In The Woods’

New Music: Anna Ludlow’s Fiddle Does The Talking On ‘Wherever You Go’

From start to finish, Anna Ludlow’s Wherever You Go is like a collective breath of fresh air. With only a couple of lyrical tracks, Ludlow prefers to let her fiddle do all the talking, and the result is magic. She’s managed to build a strong narrative, inspired by her culture, history and life experiences. Continue reading New Music: Anna Ludlow’s Fiddle Does The Talking On ‘Wherever You Go’