From the emphasis of the reggae phrasing in their music, to country-esque ditties, to fast-paced drum beats that nod to the rock legends of old, to irregular tempos found in blues and funk tracks, Earthbound Trio’s latest album, ‘Ditch Flowers’, has it all. Continue reading New Music: Earthbound Trio’s ‘Ditch Flowers’
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Pure Unfiltered Andy Brown
Andy Brown isn’t afraid to bare it all. Most of his fans are already intimately familiar with his soul; his songwriting is a visceral open-chest examination of heartache and wounds that may never heal. For Andy Brown that might not be enough. As a self-confessed ‘over-sharer’, he’s striving for that deeper connection with his audience, whoever and whenever that might be, even if it means pulling out photos of himself in a bubble bath five minutes into an interview. “I’ve always wanted to use this, just to see who would ever publish it.” Continue reading Pure Unfiltered Andy Brown
New Music: Kenny James’ ‘Tougher Than Nails’
Driving an old beat-up car down a dirt road with no endpoint in mind, canoeing on a favourite lake, or sitting around a campfire and swapping the best stories and knee-slappers you can muster, this is what Kenny James’ album, ‘Tougher Than Nails’, brings to mind. Continue reading New Music: Kenny James’ ‘Tougher Than Nails’
The Sins And Redemption of David R. Elliott
Since time immemorial there have stood two pillars which one must stand astride to ascend to the Kingdom of Rock; two blazing fires to be grasped and consumed by, only to rise again as a phoenix. To suffer and endure. What doesn’t kill you only gives you something to sing about later. David R. Elliott’s album ‘Sunshine’, released earlier this summer, is a testament to the experience; his song-writing process has been a battle with those twin paradigms of Rock: a lifestyle fuelled by drugs and alcohol, and, as he puts it, “Girls. Most of it is about girls.” Continue reading The Sins And Redemption of David R. Elliott
Why You Should Be Listening To Kill Chicago Right Now
Greg Webber is going to die on stage. He’s going to be up there drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck, singing his guts out, when something is going to pop. He’s going to do it for you, and for rock and roll, and for all the blood, sweat, and tears that go into performing. Seeing Kill Chicago live is like watching an act of self immolation. Continue reading Why You Should Be Listening To Kill Chicago Right Now