There is nothing like a solo trip across the Deep South to reignite a passion for music. Emily Ireland’s fire had seemingly died due her experiences of sexism and misogyny in the industry. But now she’s back with a blaze of alt-country swagger, starting with new single ‘Yoko One is Seven Years Older Than John’.Continue reading “See Emily Play – Yoko Ono was Seven Years Older Than John”
Category Archives: Single Reviews
Katy Hurt – Oh Girl
Every single that Katy Hurt puts out simply heightens the anticipation for her album. ‘Oh Girl’ is no different even as it invites reflection. There is a calmness to its delivery and a softness to its touch. It treads carefully, gently probing feelings and emotions to unearth an unnamed experience. It’s ambiguous insomuch as itsContinue reading “Katy Hurt – Oh Girl”
Amy-Jo – Young, In Love and Broke
Amy-Jo’s new single, “Young, In Love and Broke,” encompasses a mix of genres, blending blues-style sound with heartfelt lyrics. The song reflects the challenges of love in difficult circumstances, emphasizing the triumph of love over possessions. Amy-Jo skillfully incorporates acoustic, piano, and pedal steel to convey a positive message amidst adversity. The track portrays a realistic, yet whimsical, view of love and life.
Taynee Lord – Heavy Air
Taynee Lord is diverting down a darker road for her latest single. Country turns to Blues on ‘Heavy Air’: electric guitars creeping over her like shadows; haunted by the harmonies in the chorus. It perfectly resembles the situation in which she finds herself: trapped by a gaslit narrative that has moulded her into an anxiousContinue reading “Taynee Lord – Heavy Air”
Neeve Zahra – Rub a Little Dirt On It
Stunningly beautiful. Nothing sums up Neeve Zahra’s new single better. ‘Rub a Little Dirt On It’ is one of those rare moments when the magic of the acoustic guitar works to unbelievable effect. The delicacy with which this Country-Folk track is played is matched by very few UK artists in the genre. It is classicContinue reading “Neeve Zahra – Rub a Little Dirt On It”
Amy-Jo – On Days Like These
Amy-Jo puts a contemporary twist on a well-loved classic for her first release of 2024. Not many have attempted to rework ‘On Days Like These’, perhaps because Matt Munro’s original is so definitive. Rather than make massive alterations then, the producers of Amy-Jo’s version merely update it using the latest techniques. It means a farContinue reading “Amy-Jo – On Days Like These”
Lisa T – Easy to Love
Lisa T starts 2024 with a deftly-pointed finger. Through a simple pop production that has a touch of classic Cheryl Cole about it, she presents the reality of what real relationship looks like. The stripped-back nature of the guitar chords at the beginning of ‘Easy to Love’ have more than a touch of romanticism aboutContinue reading “Lisa T – Easy to Love”
Nia Nicholls – I Wrote You a Love Song
While her time in Nashville may be contributing to fresh song ideas, it is one that has been sat on her shelf for a while that Nia Nicholls has chosen to release for Christmas. Not that ‘I Wrote You a Love Song’ is particularly festive. Though the delicacy with which this heartbreak ballad is toldContinue reading “Nia Nicholls – I Wrote You a Love Song”
Edie Bens – Poster Child
Following her debut EP ‘Playing Pretend’, Edie Bens turns up the tempo and increases the pop on new single ‘Poster Child’. The Welsh singer-songwriter returns with another tale of broken love, this time dissecting the returning ex whose life is a shadow of their former self. Bens tells the story with her usual frank honestyContinue reading “Edie Bens – Poster Child”
Maya Lane – 24F
As August turns to September, and the sun sets that little bit earlier, so the release of Maya Lane’s new single fits perfectly with the kind of self-reflection made for these cool-breeze evenings. The acoustic rendering with light pop production on ‘24F’ lifts the listener above pale-white clouds and into blue sky on both aContinue reading “Maya Lane – 24F”
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