There is much to like about ‘Meandering River’, the new single from Ezmay Grace. Above all is its gentle charm. Telling the story of one longing to meet with their love again through a reflective composition. Guitar, cello and violin blending beautifully to capture both the hopeful heart of the protagonist and the apt metaphorContinue reading “Ezmay Grace – Meandering River”
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Bethany Barrie – from therapy, with love
Bethany Barrie is an artist with her finger firmly on the pulse of human experience. The Scottish singer-songwriter’s debut EP is an acutely delicate observation of the human mind. Entitled ‘from therapy, with love’, it conveys a deeply personal reflection on the fragility of emotion. Unafraid to plunge dark depths but always in sight isContinue reading “Bethany Barrie – from therapy, with love”
Bergendahl – Cottagecore Country
Bergendahl is one of a few new names that have come across my path in 2025. Sitting somewhere between pop and folk on the spectrum of Country Music, her latest EP ‘Cottagecore Country’ presses firmly into the ballad. Opening song ‘Black Fog’ is much more stylised in the mould of acoustic guitar, ideal for aContinue reading “Bergendahl – Cottagecore Country”
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”
Annie Dressner – For the Thrill of It
Annie Dressner is not a new name to me. But her music is. And as with Demi Marriner, I wonder why it’s taken so long for her songs to land in my ear. For her latest release led me straight to her back catalogue. To a fabulously folky 2024 album which new single ‘For theContinue reading “Annie Dressner – For the Thrill of It”
Katie Nicholas, Katherine Priddy, & Demi Marriner – A Triple Review
Ghosting, aloofness, deceit. All themes that spring from Katie Nicholas’, Katherine Priddy’, and Demi Marriner’s latest singles. ‘In Your Shadow’ is the first. A melancholic tune from Katie Nicholas that could easily have featured on her ‘Feather’ EP. With a heady mix of vibrant strings, they communicate the vulnerability of one who loves but isContinue reading “Katie Nicholas, Katherine Priddy, & Demi Marriner – A Triple Review”
Eve Goodman – Summer Sun, Winter Trees
The songs on Eve Goodman’s debut album have accompanied her on the road of grief. Now, ‘Summer Sun, Winter Trees’ sees their release into the wider world. Catharsis is a word that comes to mind. Those who have experienced similar may find just that when they listen in. The simplicity of Goodman’s arrangements contributes toContinue reading “Eve Goodman – Summer Sun, Winter Trees”
Ellie Gowers – You, the Passenger
The music of Ellie Gowers always serves as a welcome breath. New EP ‘You, the Passenger’ is no different. Except it finds Ellie reaching beyond the bounds of Folk to incorporate Indie-Pop and Soft Rock. Whereas ‘Dwelling by the Weir’ was a gentle ramble across Warwickshire countryside, this latest record is a mountainous trek throughContinue reading “Ellie Gowers – You, the Passenger”
John Jenkins – Weary
‘Weary’, the title track of John Jenkins’ new EP, aptly reflects how I’ve felt today. Which is why the Liverpool singer-songwriter was most welcome into my home. In the space of that one song, I had gone from feeling down and drained to suitably uplifted. The way it builds from acoustic guitar to keyboard andContinue reading “John Jenkins – Weary”
Katie Nicholas @ Thornton Hough Village Club
Whilst the city that is Glastonbury was partying to the sound of Coldplay, the village of Thornton Hough was celebrating the songwriting talent of Katie Nicholas. To mark the halfway point in her ‘Songwriter Diaries’, a year-long YouTube series charting her musical journey so far, this headline gig saw those nestled in the cosy andContinue reading “Katie Nicholas @ Thornton Hough Village Club”
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