Tennessee Twin have pulled off a bit of coup with their latest single. For joining the Cambridge-based duo on ‘When We Move’ is renowned pedal steel guitar player Sarah Jory. Jory brings an added layer of authenticity to a song that is already saturated with a classic country sound, thanks to the tender harmonies ofContinue reading “Tennessee Twin – When We Move”
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Lucy Blu – All This Time
The new single from Lucy Blu is not in the least bit downhearted even as its slow tempo, bluesy refrain may suggest otherwise. ‘All This Time’ is a reflection on a long-term relationship that both continues and plays with the lovesong tradition in country music. Throughout the song, Lucy acknowledges the potential for clichés andContinue reading “Lucy Blu – All This Time”
Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada – On the Loose
Here at Belles & Gals, we’ve been mightily impressed by the latest single from Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada. These two female Brits have produced a fabulous crossover of traditional and modern country sounds to make ‘On the Loose’ a real earworm. The single begins with the crackling of an old-fashioned record player before burstingContinue reading “Charlotte Young ft. Georgia Nevada – On the Loose”
Megan O’Neill – Time in a Bottle
If ‘Time in a Bottle’ is anything to go by, then the new album from Megan O’Neill will be something to savour. The Irish singer-songwriter has just released a cover of Jim Croce’s timeless classic to wet our appetites for ‘Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty’, the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s ‘Ghost of You’, due in March.Continue reading “Megan O’Neill – Time in a Bottle”
Kelsey Bovey – I Found Me
Kelsey Bovey is becoming a force to be reckoned with. After the release of her Not Scared Anymore EP back in the summer, her latest single I Found Me continues to blaze a trail for her brand of catchy country-pop. The song hits the ground running with a classic modern country vibe that builds toContinue reading “Kelsey Bovey – I Found Me”
Jess and The Bandits – My Country Christmas
If there’s one Christmas album that is determined to lift you out of your lockdown blues then it is the new release from country band Jess and the Bandits. My Country Christmas is a barnstorming record that has happiness and joy written all over it. Opening track ‘Sleigh Ride’ is emblematic of the album’s resemblanceContinue reading “Jess and The Bandits – My Country Christmas”
Philippa Hanna – Christmas: The Greatest Story
Philippa Hanna’s latest release remains firmly in the realm of Gospel music with a Christmas EP that comes hot on the heels of Christian worship album Stained Glass Stories. Whilst the latter may have been full of the Country singer-songwriter’s original material, Christmas – the Greatest Story is packed with covers of well-known carols bothContinue reading “Philippa Hanna – Christmas: The Greatest Story”
Eleri Angharad – New Sin
With her new single comes a new sound for Eleri Angharad. The Swansea-based singer-songwriter is getting dark and going deep with New Sin, a song about “two lovers, locking eyes and beginning a steamy love affair”. She has stepped away from her country and folk roots for this one, entering into a sultry pop productionContinue reading “Eleri Angharad – New Sin”
Lucy Blu – Got It Covered Christmas
Few can break down my resistance to the festive season starting before Advent. Yet here I am, in early November, listening to Christmas music, and enjoying every minute of it. The person who has managed to assuage my Scrooge-like insistence is Lucy Blu. And her new EP ‘Got It Covered Christmas’ is that rare seasonalContinue reading “Lucy Blu – Got It Covered Christmas”
An Interview with Izzie Walsh
‘Balcony’ is the brand-new single from Manchester-based artist Izzie Walsh. Here, she tells us all about it, as well as life in lockdown, her recent TV appearance, and her passion for the music industry. Hi Izzie! You’re about to release your brand-new single ‘Balcony’. Can we expect a continuation of your unique country/bluegrass sound? OrContinue reading “An Interview with Izzie Walsh”
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