Interview with Emilia Quinn: ‘The real beauty of songs is their ability to tell stories’
Leeds-based blues-country singer Emilia Quinn will release two new tracks on 4 December, 'This World', about living life in the shadow of a pandemic, and 'Mila', which is about grief. Quinn got the inspiration for 'This World' when she was driving: 'It was written while I was driving in my car ...
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Interview with The Drift: ‘I wrote ‘Downfall’ about people on social media’
Birmingham-based rock 'n' roll band The Drift will release their second single, 'Downfall', on the 28th November, a belting, rifftastic number about the pitfalls of social media. The band comprises Matt Brooks (vocals and guitar), Luke Forde (drums), Tyler Reynolds (guitar) and Frank Ruane (bass). ...
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Interview with Tiger Mimic: ‘Every part has to have a reason to be there’
London-based rock band Tiger Mimic brought out their latest single 'King of Machines' last week, a politically-charged, fiery anthem that begs to be played on a loop! From its unearthly choral intro, to its jagged verses and snarling choruses, 'King Of Machines' is essentially a rebuttal to the ...
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Interview with Leon Marshall: ‘Subconsciously, my style has evolved as my writing style has changed’
Harrogate, York-based acoustic indie singer-songwriter Leon Marshall is gearing up to release three new singles, following on from the highly infectious 'Going Nowhere', which came out last month. 'I was in the studio last week recording three new ones, one about love, one about grief and one about ...
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Interview with The North Stars: ‘Most of my songs, they’re quite personal, about self-education and stepping out of your comfort zone’
Liverpool-based band The North Stars released their reflective debut single 'Global Reset' last month about the political chaos in the UK, with a new single 'Living In Space And Time' due out before Christmas. The North Stars are currently working on their debut album and frontman and ...
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Interview with Lena Anderssen: ‘An album is an eclectic journey, it’s like speaking a different language’
Faroese-Canadian folky pop rock singer Lena Anderssen has released ‘Aimee’, the second single from her upcoming sixth album today (6 November), a gorgeous, reflective song with a massive, hooky chorus about being in limbo. ‘It’s not based on a specific Aimee that I know but I’m sure ...
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Interview with SHARDS: ‘We’re like a big Venn diagram of music and all meet in the middle’
Last month, Liverpool-based band SHARDS brought out their latest single, '2020 (I Want To Go Home)', a punchy track they describe as 'encompassing the feeling of safety, nostalgia and the comfort of youth'. The band comprises Alex McKenzie (lead vocals/guitar), Paddy Gullidge (guitar), Cain Garcia ...
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