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”
Category Archives: Single Reviews
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”
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”
Donna Marie – Good Time Girl
UK Country artist Donna Marie continues her penchant for single releases in 2020 with ‘Good Time Girl’. The Warrington warbler further demonstrates her versatility after the thought-provoking ‘This World’ with a complete gear-change into a song that let’s off plenty of steam. With a hard-edge drumbeat and prevalent electric guitar, there is a real countryContinue reading “Donna Marie – Good Time Girl”
Sabine – Standing There
Shropshire-based artist Sabine’s new single ‘Standing There’ is a complimentary follow-up to her latest EP ‘Heart of Mine’. It continues the theme of hope in the midst of heartbreak, and is told using the same style of instrumentation as found on her most recent record. Opening with a powerful guitar chord that reverberates with anContinue reading “Sabine – Standing There”
Padraig – Memories
Catherine McGrath is the biggest name coming out of Northern Ireland right now when it comes to country music. It poses the question: are there more talented young musicians like her that are yet to be discovered? One of those who may begin to build up a following is a singer-songwriter hailing from Belfast. PádraigContinue reading “Padraig – Memories”
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