The first release of many, ‘You Do You’ serves as a great introduction to the project. Kicking us off with drums and a piano, it sets the mood for the track brilliantly as JShell comes in with a vocal performance that suits the track perfectly. Without a drop-off in quality, the music changes pace and energy that JShell’s vocals match throughout. A brilliant track, it dovetails with the video well, with a simple, hand-drawn style that gives each lyric a visual that only adds to the quality of the song overall.

The first release on the album, it’s been drip-fed to us from January 17^th up until February 14^th, giving each track its own time to shine. With each track hitting the mark, the addition of music videos for each song ensures that the quality is only added to, and makes the album immersive from the very start. Out now, ‘In My Head’ is ready for you to hear and watch each and every second – don’t miss this!

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The album starts off perfectly with ‘Highway Diner Plates’, a track that clearly has Bob Dylan inspiration, it’s where Sullivan showcases his abilities for the very first time. Vocals and music all coming together wonderfully, it’s a track that by no means disappoints, and sets the tone nicely for the album. The second track, ‘All the While I Was Away’, is where Sullivan really shines – his vocals carry emotion and a vibe that is unrivalled, giving a performance that makes you want to listen to it again and again.

A start as good as this can be hard to maintain, so it left quite cautious that Sullivan may have already peaked on the album – how wrong we were. Sullivan carries on the demonstrate his clear ability and command for music, as he writes songs such as ‘If You Know What’s Good for You’, ‘The Olive Tree’ and ‘I’ve Encountered Many Struggles’, all showing the same quality as the start of the album.

After listening to ‘Gethsemane’, you will be addicted to the sound and talent of Reece Sullivan, as he puts out track after track of some of the best lyrical and vocal folk music we’ve heard for a long time, on top of music that sets a mood and tone with expert precision. With the album already out, make sure that you dive right into ‘Gethsemane’!

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Split across three chapters, each chapter tells a story of its own, with music that reflects on moments in Lemzi’s life. The first chapter, Polluted Mind, is introduced to us with ‘The Slump’, a track that speaks on the lowest moments of Lemzi’s career so far. A bright beat and immense lyrical ability, it tells a story of how Lemzi is feeling in a brilliant, succinct way as he talks about his journey with his own mental state. The next track, ‘Bill Dis.?!’ hits with the same beat and lyrical ability that keep your attention, while also telling a story of being in a situation that you should, or don’t want to be in. A brilliant introduction, it shows an ability beyond music, it shows a knack for storytelling that makes his perspective and lyrics feel even more immersive.

The second chapter, Outsyde, is about enjoying your freedoms. Having had to put this project on hold due to Covid, it was a poignant time to reflect on personal freedoms, and the track ‘Liberty’ demonstrates that in the best way possible. A bouncy track with clear garage influence, it’s a track that is all about dreaming of a life without boundaries, capturing the essence of what freedom means.

The third and final chapter, Reasoning, starts off with a track called ‘Good Grief’ – a reflective track that looks at how we feel about grief. Having lost family along the way, it’s a track steeped in personal experience from Lemzi who is able to convey emotions with ease, showing not only his ability as a musician, but as a lyricist, just as he has done throughout the project.

An overall fantastic project, it pushes the boundaries of musical expression and takes the listener on a journey of highs, lows and important lessons that are always worth keeping with you. Lemzi himself, shows himself to be a musician of the highest quality, able to put lyrics and music together to create stories that can be understood on a personal level. ‘Outliers – A Creative Project’ is a fantastic display of talent, perspective and emotions that have been delivered in the perfect way. Out now, you simply cannot afford to miss this!

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Kicking off ‘Old View of the New World’ is the brilliant ‘Ballyhoo’, a minute and a half mood setter that is already showing a deep prog-rock similarity, delivering a Gilmour-like solo that has your attention straight away. The follow-up track, ‘See the Light’, is the first time we’re introduced to the vocals of Tom Adamson, and he does not disappoint. Suiting the feel of the music and able to build momentum, it’s another brilliant track that demonstrates everything you need to hear in a great prog-rock album, with yet more fantastic solos stealing the show. The following track, ‘Old View of the New World, solidifies the album as a real gem. Jazz influences shine for the first time with a saxophone, playing alongside the fantastic guitar riffs and drums that we’ve become accustomed to.

Moving through the album, tracks such as ‘The Black Dinner’, ‘Just Another Way to Make a Friend’, ‘Waiting for Life to Begin’ and ‘I Am Mean’ showcase everything that we loved about what we’d already heard. Impeccable vocals, fantastic prog-rock music with a unique and refreshing jazz feel that helps the music stand out each and every time. Released in the back end of December last year, this is an album that you cannot afford to miss. An overall brilliant project from a brilliant artist, ‘Old View of the New World’ is waiting for you to dive right into!

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The first single from the album, ‘All the While I Was Away’, it showcases the first signs of Sullivan’s talent, introducing us to a simple acoustic guitar which is quickly followed by Sullivan’s vocals. Instantly hitting all the right notes, both the music and vocals dovetail together beautifully to create an emotional feel to a song that tells a story. A genuinely brilliant opener, it gives any listener everything you need to know about what Reece Sullivan is all about, giving you all the more reason to stick around for his second single, and ‘Gethsemane’.

Hitting play on the second single, ‘Don’t Fail Me Now’, which drops on February 17^th, we wanted to hear more from Reece Sullivan, and how he intends to deliver on his talent on a consistent basis. After the first track, where he showed a fantastic ability to convey all sorts of emotion in his lyrics and sound, we hoped we’d see more of it – and we did. With refreshingly brilliant vocals and the same acoustic guitar sound, this time backed up by a string instrument, perhaps a cello or a violin, Sullivan really cements his position as a fantastic artist, who doesn’t need complex music or an off the wall approach to stand out. His ability is enough, with some of the simplest approaches to music that is far, far from plain, it keeps you waiting on each note and word for every second of the track.

Both singles demonstrate Sullivan’s ability in the best way possible. Allowing him to rely on his own ability rather than an expansive production value or over the top additions. These heartfelt, unique and brilliant lyrics paint a picture, and his vocal style delivers it in a way that respects the storytelling. A real example of what music should be about, both singles knock it out of the park in terms of expectations, raising the bar incredibly high for the rest of ‘Gethsemane’. With a release date of February 23^rd, make sure you make a note of this in your calendar, and don’t miss out!

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Kicking ‘Leven the Vale’ off is a drumbeat that’s quickly followed up by the immense talent of lead singer, Joseph Watema, whose delicate yet powerful vocals instantly give the song a calm feel that is welcomed with open arms, while also having you on the edge of your seat. Moving through the track, we see the same fantastic drums and vocals, mixed with fantastic guitar riffs from Andrew Marsland that carry the same feeling perfectly, allowing Watema to take centre stage throughout. With composition done perfectly with music from Marsland, vocals from Watema, and lyrics by Ian Retson all on point, it’s easy to tell that this will be on repeat again and again on so many playlists. Rounded off by a guitar solo and the same brilliant vocals, it only adds to our hope that this will be an album that will exceed each and every expectation.

Released with an accompanying music video, directed by local filmmaker Harvey Smart, it adds another dimension to the track that already has a personal feeling to it, keeping it all local making the homecoming track even more poignant. Released in December, ‘Leven the Vale’ as a single and album are ready to be enjoyed – make sure that you don’t miss out on this!

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With ‘In My Head’ on the way, JShell has released ‘You Do You’, a single from the album that is showcasing exactly what JShell wants to achieve with this album. Fantastic music with great lyrics that is supported by a video that dovetails with the music perfectly. A truly immense track, it’s a promising first glimpse at what could be with us very soon!

The video for ‘You Do You’ is already made, giving a brilliant visual match up to the music that makes it that bit more engaging and interesting. Not complicating it at all, the video is the style of something hand drawn, creating the perfect easy watching experience that a song as impossibly cool as this deserves.

A truly brilliant track with a unique video alongside, JShell gives us the perfect introduction to his upcoming album that is sure to contain more of the same quality that we see in ‘You Do You’. Exciting projects such as this don’t come around often, so make sure that you don’t miss out on this!

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Coming from the valleys in Wales, Julie-Anne is an artist who as a person, has spent her life helping others and travelling the world, liberating those who face immense difficulties in their own lives. Having lived through childhood and spousal abuse, Julie-Anne knows all about personal recovery, which is why her devotion to healing others is so great. Music such as ‘Dance to Each Other’s Beat’ showcases the very best of this, as she urges us to overcome our differences and celebrate each other for who we are, making the world a better place in every way.

‘Dance to Each Other’s Beat’ starts off with a fantastic punchy piano and a guitar that make you want to get up and dance, with both a feel-good feeling and an abundance of talent behind it. Soon after this brilliant introduction, Julie-Anne takes centre stage as she delivers a memorable vocal performance that matches the tone of the song perfectly. Lyrics that encourage a kinder, better world that is put together with mastery, and sung with pure brilliance. Julie-Anne really showcases her vocal talent from the first second, making an inspiring song as good as it is heartfelt. With a message and execution such as this, it may not be long until you hear more about Julie-Anne Grace!

Aside from being a fantastic song on its own merit, ‘Dance to Each Other’s Beat’ provides the platform for which Julie-Anne’s eventual album, ‘She Sings, She Soars’ will stand on. With an immense amount of talent on display, mixed with a message of love and kindness that we can all get behind, this is an single that is hard to ignore, and if the album is anything like the single, Julie-Anne will have successfully blown us away for a second time this year. Make sure you don’t miss out!

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The album boots the doors off in style with the opening track, ‘Light the Fire’. A track with high energy, showcasing only the best bouncy, punchy riffs that along with the hard-hitting drums from Cannata get the track off a great start. Not long after, we’re introduced to Frankie Rage, the lead singer who masterfully delivers a vocal and lyrical performance that is as striking as it is good. By no means a slow introduction, it already promises to be an album that you’ll want to hear again.

After the first track started off the album so well, the second track ‘Sick of it All’ promised to show the same quality as the initial track, and it did just that. A track with lyrics that tell a story of life through the Covid pandemic, demonstrating a storytelling ability in their lyrics, while also maintaining the same high quality music we were introduced to at the very start. Frankie Rage’s vocals, just as the last time, were spot on for what the song required, just as was the immense guitar solo by Dave Baron. Everything in both tracks come together brilliantly, getting ‘Last Chance’ off to a great start as an album.

Moving through the rest of the album, it’s clear that their sound is as consistent as it is good. Drums that blow the lid off, guitar riffs and solos that are the definition of rocking out, with vocals and lyrics that fit in each track, with a bass to keep it all together. Tracks such as ‘Don’t Wanna Be Your Man’ and ‘Kamikaze’ showcase the same qualities, with each part playing their part brilliantly just as they did at the start. The whole album is a demonstration of not just clear musical talent, but of a lyrical versatility that really does set them apart from the rest. Music that feels like an anger ballad, will seamlessly be followed up by tracks that sing on personal, heartfelt experiences, but with the same hard-rocking feel. Baron on guitars, Cannata on drums, Phillips on bass and Rage on vocals all perform brilliantly, adding to each other as they all show off their own individual talent that is undeniable by the end of ‘Last Chance’.

Overall, ‘Last Chance’ is an album that showcases some of the best examples of songwriting and vocals. The subject of the songs change, showcasing brilliant versatility, while keeping the same rock approach that feels new every single time. It has a sharp edge in its music and lyrics that is present throughout, and is one of the main reasons to keep listening track after track – the solos, the sharpness of lyrics, the drums, all combine to make an album that is worth anyone’s time.

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Moving through the album, tracks such as ‘Sick of it All’ show a fantastic ability for songwriting, going from a more upbeat exciting track to a track that expresses feelings experienced in the Covid pandemic, with a whole new atmosphere and delivery that Rage and other members of Last Chance deliver brilliantly. Baron on guitars and Cannata on drums stand out more so than before, as the slamming drums merge so well with the guitars of Baron as Frankie Rage delivers yet another immense vocal performance.

Other tracks such as ‘Gotcha Back’ and ‘Human Eyes’ showcase the versatility of the band. Going from it’s creepy yet brilliant lyrics to a song about falling in love and starting a relationship, it’s two subject matters that could not be more different if they tried, however the talent of Last Chance is that they’re able to use their musical ability to act as chameleons, blending their style into any topic and making it sound just as good as the start.

Throughout the album, Baron on guitars, Cannata on drums and Phillips on bass choose their moment perfectly, with each addition of their input only making each track better. The solos of Baron add a brilliant dynamic that keep the songs feeling fresh and exciting, with the support from Cannata and Phillips allowing the guitars and vocals from Rage to come together without a hitch.

On the whole a brilliant album, it’s a fantastic example of songwriting and vocals. As the topics change, Rage’s vocals do too, while keeping the same edge that we loved at the start. Backed up by an overwhelming amount of musical ability, it stands out as an album that absolutely deserves your attention. A debut album that any musician would be proud of, Last Chance have delivered on a brilliant album that has so many aspects to enjoy, giving any lover of rock music something to smile about.

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Serving as a love letter to his wife as well as the lead single from his upcoming album, ‘Mykonos’ is a brilliant track that demonstrates fantastic command of vocals and guitar, with the two dovetailing together to give an intimate acoustic sound that is instantly appealing. The song also comes with an accompanying music video, which pairs Crabb’s music with a performance from contemporary dancer, Tess Howell, who performs in London’s Langdon Centre, with the venue chosen due to its association with the Downs Syndrome Association on behalf of the ‘Mykonos’ engineer, whose daughter is a performer with downs syndrome.

‘Mykonos’ is a teaser for Crabb’s full album ‘English American’, which is due to drop January 25^th. The album has been 20 years in the making, with a relationship with initial producer Steve Brown kicking off the project in the mid-90s. Crabb and Brown became close friends having both worked at Sony EMI together, and throughout this time, the recorded tracks that would later become the framework for ‘English American’. With immense talent within and behind the music, you simply cannot afford to miss Crabb’s debut album. Make sure you listen to ‘Mykonos’ so you know exactly what Crabb is all about before the full album release later this month!

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Kicking the album off is the brilliant lead single, ‘This is Chicago’. A song that is all about Camrose’s experience of being in Chicago as a trainee surgeon, it takes us through the first feelings of being somewhere new. A brilliant song that is only boosted by the command of lyrics that Camrose demonstrates throughout the track. The lyrical content on this album is the most striking aspect, with numerous experiences and feelings being penned that make fantastic music. Another example of this could ‘Didn’t Say’, where Camrose sings about his late parents, showing that he is able to write lyrics that speak to people in the most personal way.

After a strong start, it soon became apparent that this brilliant start would continue throughout the album. Tracks such as ‘A Storm Coming’ and ‘Won’t Matter to Me’ carried on the clear quality on display, with added rock-elements that helped the album stay fresh and exciting. By the end of the album, it’s a clear conclusion that Tim Camrose has unequivocal musical talent with the capability to create music that brings out different emotions, while keeping each song engaging and exciting.

An album more than worth your time, with each track having something to offer, ‘Half of My Life’ is an album that even the most seasoned musical veteran would be immensely proud of. Versatility, songwriting and vocal delivery all stand out as this album hits all the markers of being a truly great release. More than deserving of a spot in your playlist, ‘Half of My Life’ is ready for you to dive into right away!

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