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
Threshold Festival returns with a free hybrid event for their final outing – Threshold X. The team at Threshold Festival have released the dates for their tenth and final multi-arts event, taking place online and (restrictions permitting) in the Baltic Triangle’s District live music venue on April 9th and 10th, 2021. The festival,Continue Reading
Artist – Dorothy Bird Single – Kaleidoscope Released – 22nd January 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Berlin singer and composer Dorothy Bird has been keeping busy with various projects, including the recent online Songwriting Challenge event with Operation Lightfoot. Citing her influences as Bjork and Goldfrapp, the Liverpool based artist has a reputation of releasing musicContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2020 Showcase Final took place online on Saturday 16th January. At the event streamed live on Liverpool Acoustic’s YouTube channel all ten finalists were interviewed by Operation Lightfoot’s Luke Moore and their songs were performed for the viewers to see. At the end of the night Henrio was announcedContinue Reading
