Artist – Only Child Single – Straight Lines Released – 19th March 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Straight Lines is the first taster from the fourth album by Only Child. Fronted by Alan O’Hare, Only Child as a live band have been put on ice due to lockdown. His inspired covers EP Sound from last year wasContinue Reading
Spotlight 166 is hosted by Stuart Todd To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here To subscribe in iTunes click here Playlist John Witherspoon – Mr Lowdown Rosenblume – In The Long Run Helen Maw – Playing With Fire Mike Ryan – I’m With You David Nixon’s Navigation –Continue Reading
Desert Hearts by John Jenkins Music Artist – John Jenkins Single – Desert Hearts Released – 26th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Despite the challenges of lockdown, John Jenkins has been productive with the release of last year’s album Growing Old – Songs From My Front Porch, which garnered excellent reviews.Continue Reading
Sandcastles & Satellites by David Nixon's Navigation featuring Marc Vormawah Artist – David Nixon’s Navigation featuring Marc Vormawah Single – Sandcastles & Satellites Release date – 14th February 2021 Reviewer – David Burton Sandcastles and Satellites is new single from native Liverpudlian and canal boat dweller David Nixon. The gentle vinyl crackleContinue Reading
The Beast (Live) by Thom Morecroft Artist – Thom Morecroft Single – The Beast Released – 12th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic The last time I caught up with Thom Morecroft, he was launching his album The Feng Shui and The Sushi at Studio 2, Parr Street at theContinue Reading
Artist – Shadow Captain Single – Lavender Way Release date – 5th February 2021 Reviewer – Chumki Banerjee Shadow Captain takes a more leisurely trip to the wistfully named Lavender Way, where ‘life’s gone astray’ for a ‘so called friend’. We all know that person, whom we want to like, whom weContinue Reading
Artist – Rosenblume Single – In The Long Run Release date – 5th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Liverpool troubadour Rosenblume makes a welcome return with a reflective acoustic ballad in the Laurel Canyon tradition. Fronted by Daniel Ross, his previous EP All Through The Fire, All Through The Rain was a strong showcase forContinue Reading
Spotlight 165 is hosted by Stuart Todd To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here To subscribe in iTunes click here Playlist SheBeat – Believe Dorothy Bird – Kaleidoscope Barry Briercliffe – Lie Back And Think Of England Mike West -Rock Ferry Ragz Nordset – Don’t You Forget S.J.Continue Reading
What is Bandcamp Friday? Bandcamp Friday is the occasional day when in order to support musicians the platform waives its revenue share. That means if you buy any music on Bandcamp during these 24 hours the musicians will keep 100% of the price paid (after PayPal charges). When is BandcampContinue Reading
Artist – Mike Ryan Album – Night Release date – 21st January 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Night is the promising debut solo album by singer-songwriter and guitarist Mike Ryan (of the band Harrison Drive), who serves up a pleasing collection of Midnight delights. With the huge challenges many have had to face over the past year, MikeContinue Reading
