ALBUM REVIEW Artist: The Trestles Album: What Do You See? Website: thetrestles.wordpress.com I went on a farewell tour of the old Gateacre Comprehensive School building the other week. It’s due to be knocked down when the staff and pupils move to a brand new building in Belle Vale and IContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Tricia McTeague Album: The Pleasure Is Mine Website: triciamcteague.com I have to admit, before I came across this artist I would have probably, flippantly, described her style of music as ‘not my musical cup of tea’ but after catching a live gig in town and verifying theContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Jo Bywater Album: Cycle Grace Pulse Break Website: jobywater.com Jo Bywater isn’t your run-of-the-mill singer-songwriter and doesn’t fit neatly into the standard ‘guy strumming guitar’ mould. Instead she has forged her own path over the years developing an individual style that makes her stand out from theContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Lotzie Weaver Album: Bankers, Politicians and Other Subject Matter Website: lotzieweaver.co.uk When you pick up a CD called Bankers, Politicians and Other Subject Matter you more or less know what to expect from the songs on it, and in this respect the second album from Lotzie WeaverContinue Reading
SINGLE REVIEW Artist: Sensorites Single: Just Because You Can Website: sensorites.blogspot.com MySpace: myspace.com/sensorites Facebook: facebook.com/pages/sensorites/117770049112 Congratulations to Sensorites on the launch of their new single, Just Because You Can. So what’s the big deal? I mean, anyone can release a single, can’t they? In fact, lots of independent artists releaseContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Suzanne Jones EP: Journeys MySpace: myspace.com/suzannejones18 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=541346071 Reverbnation: reverbnation.com/#!/suzannejones18 I once knew a guy at University who was quite militant in his views on music. According to Chris an EP should be 4 tracks long. Not 3 tracks – “that’s just a single with a doubleContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Barry Briercliffe EP: The Alive Website: www.barrybriercliffe.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/barrybriercliffeonline Local artist Barry Briercliffe comes alive on his latest EP, which was successfully launched for Liverpool Acoustic Live on Friday 27th August. Despite only being recorded on an eight track machine at his home studio, ‘Alive’ is aContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Moss EP: I Am Gone Website: theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com I’ve had the privilege today of reviewing a wonderful folk/acoustic musician, Matthew Moss. His 5 song EP is out now, and trust me, it’s one of those albums you’ll want to get, put on your iPod, and walk outContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Jukebox Gypsy Album: Jukebox Gypsy MySpace: myspace.com/jukeboxgypsymusic Jukebox Gypsy have achieved the perfect blend of traditional Celtic and English folk, Americana and Folk Revival with their eponymous debut. The album opens with the raucous ballad Whatever Happened To Elijah Cale setting the feel for the rest of theContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Rob Clarke Album: Portraits MySpace: myspace.com/robclarkeunplugged Portraits is the second album by Woolton singer songwriter Rob Clarke. In many ways this is even more stripped down and introspective than his previous collection Long Way North. The set was produced by Fran Ashcroft at The Garage Studios lastContinue Reading
