It is hard to categorise Bryony Sier. The Welsh singer-songwriter has a rather eclectic sound. There are bits of blues, flecks of folk, glimpses of gospel. She is cut through with country, with a slice of soul, lightly packaged in pop. Her new EP Personal Monster displays an exciting mix of all of these variousContinue reading “Bryony Sier – Personal Monster EP”
Category Archives: EP Reviews
Kelsey Bovey – Not Scared Anymore EP
If country at its core is all about the song, as Ward Thomas believe it to be, then it’s no wonder that Kelsey Bovey was sitting pretty at the top of the UK chart this week.
Sabine – Heart of Mine EP
I hate feeling down. For the most part, lockdown has served me well. As an introvert, I’ve been quite happy cooped up in my room for long periods, enjoying the simple life: reading, writing, contemplating. Today though, I seem to have hit a brick wall. In an attempt to lift me out of my lowContinue reading “Sabine – Heart of Mine EP”
Alan Finlan – Big Man, Small Town EP
If ‘making your mark is what living is for’ then Alan Finlan has certainly done that with his debut EP Big Man, Small Town. With classic country tropes emerging in the lyrics to songs that have a contemporary honky-tonk feel, Finlan certainly announces himself as a major player on the UK scene. I immediately putContinue reading “Alan Finlan – Big Man, Small Town EP”
Rachel Jane – Hustle and Hope EP
With a powerful voice liquefied in soul, flavoured with RnB and packaged in pop, Rachel Jane is one of the most talented and inspiring young artists I have had the pleasure to come across in recent times. Having been reminded of her vocal quality during the Big Church Day In, I was delighted to hearContinue reading “Rachel Jane – Hustle and Hope EP”
Charlotte Young – Blown Away EP
The first thing that strikes me about Charlotte Young’s EP is how American it sounds. The production on Blown Away is so identifiable with the kind of modern country coming from across the pond that one could easily think she is part of the US scene. It is only a recognisably British accent that givesContinue reading “Charlotte Young – Blown Away EP”
Laura Oakes – How Big is Your World EP
It seems that as measures to halt the spread of coronavirus push us deeper into isolation, music is fast becoming a much-needed companion. Turning to streaming services is one way that fans are trying to support artists in the face of unprecedented gig cancellations, pressing repeat on their favourite songs in order to generate someContinue reading “Laura Oakes – How Big is Your World EP”
Emily Frith – Open Book EP
Emily Frith’s new EP would make a great companion piece to the new adaptation of Little Women. Having fallen in love all over again with the characters in Louisa May Allcott’s tale, thanks to the excellent direction of Greta Gurwig and a commanding performance from Saoirse Ronan as Jo, I notice that the same themesContinue reading “Emily Frith – Open Book EP”
Lily Garland – Rise From the Ashes EP
It has been a tough day. And on tough days, music is one of the things that sees me through. Earlier I drove to work listening to the meditative sounds of Wildwood Kin. This evening, I just wanted a pick me up. I had planned on listening to Lily Garland’s new EP Rise Above theContinue reading “Lily Garland – Rise From the Ashes EP”
Molly-Anne – Autumn Leaves EP
I am sat listening to Molly-Anne’s new EP Autumn Leaves on a sunny but chilly afternoon. After a night of hard frost, the sun has finally managed to break through, leaving a watery coat on the red, yellow, brown and green of the trees and bushes. They glisten gently in the garden, a decorative spaceContinue reading “Molly-Anne – Autumn Leaves EP”
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