covers

Hannah’s Yard and Sarah-Louise – A Two-Song Review

What I love most about acoustic covers is their ability to reveal songs in a new light. That is certainly the case with two recent releases from Sarah-Louise and Hannah’s Yard. The former has put out a magical reimagining of ‘Simply the Best’, Tina Turner’s powerhouse vocals disappearing to be replaced by Sarah-Louise’ tender, jazz-inflectedContinue reading “Hannah’s Yard and Sarah-Louise – A Two-Song Review”

Jess Thristan & Christian Reindl – Constellation II

Jess Thristan has been drip-feeding its songs over the last couple of months. Now ‘Constellations II’ is complete, and what a stunning piece it is. With music arranged by producer Christian Reindl, the six cover songs on this EP all shine with fresh originality. Like stars in the night sky, they are presented tenderly andContinue reading “Jess Thristan & Christian Reindl – Constellation II”

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”