encouragement

Nia Nicholls – If You Were a Song

Nia Nicholls is no stranger to the heartfelt ballad. Her latest single ‘If I Were a Song’ is up there with her best. A love-song in the particular sense, it also speaks more universally to anyone low on confidence and self-esteem; to those who have been shaped by the opinions of others or focus tooContinue reading “Nia Nicholls – If You Were a Song”

Rebecca Richards – Woman That I Am

Rebecca Richards blossoms with a quiet confidence on ‘Woman That I Am’. The Welsh singer-songwriter delivering a unique take on this latest single by adopting the persona of her future self. Beginning with a reggae-like beat that exudes self-assurance, she speaks to her present with such encouragement that listeners cannot fail to be lifted byContinue reading “Rebecca Richards – Woman That I Am”

Bethany Barrie – Been Here Before

If the name Bethany Barrie is unfamiliar, it shouldn’t be for long. This Scottish singer-songwriter is a recent discovery for me, and her latest single has made me a fan. ‘Been Here Before’ incorporates a recognisably Celtic sound. Its positive percussion and uplifting violin playing to a message of reassurance. She goes through the emotionalContinue reading “Bethany Barrie – Been Here Before”