Your song, “Blue Forest”, is enchanting. What is the story behind the song and how did you create/write it? Jodie: It started with the lyrics, in French.…… Read more “Interview: JOIE”
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“Locked Up” by Just Delayed
“Locked Up” by Just Delayed: a sombre song that fuses different ideas, successfully balancing sweet piano with more electronic elements. Using a broad sonic palette, Just Delayed…… Read more ““Locked Up” by Just Delayed”
“Blue Forest” by JOIE
“Blue Forest” by JOIE: delicate and beautiful, this song is stirring, enigmatic and transcendent. Stunning piano and harp melodies evoke fantasy worlds and creatures; bringing to mind…… Read more ““Blue Forest” by JOIE”
“Love Letters” by Charlie Grant
“Love Letters” by Charlie Grant: immediately greeted by warm, driving percussion, the song makes a great first impression before exploding into an utterly spectacular gem; it starts…… Read more ““Love Letters” by Charlie Grant”
“Solitary Blues” by Scott Chapman
“Solitary Blues” by Scott Chapman: the beautiful and soulful voice of Scott is paired wonderfully with bright piano and feels as if the whole song emanates warmth,…… Read more ““Solitary Blues” by Scott Chapman”
Interview: Marcas Mac – “Bruidhinn”
It’s wonderful to hear Gaelic in a song. Where and when did you learn Gaelic?I studied Gaelic at the University of Aberdeen between 2003 and 2007, earning…… Read more “Interview: Marcas Mac – “Bruidhinn””
Music Highlights #2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1BQxgglr8jLeQFT5S1Q1B3?si=vQ5GTyCuQb-kIvJKwBT_2Q “Young Heart” by Ella Rose OliverasAuthentic, grassroots pop by Ella Rose Oliveras showing heaps of promise from an artist at the start of her musical journey.…… Read more “Music Highlights #2”
“Dreams” by Jozem
“Dreams” by Jozem: a deeply moving song that may draw comparisons to the spiritual songs associated with African-American people and the hardships they endured. The choir of…… Read more ““Dreams” by Jozem”
“Postcards” by Francis (ft. Jolé)
“Postcards” by Francis (ft. Jolé): this debut single from Francis is a delightfully mellow affair, made extra special by the vocals provided by songwriter Jolé. Despite the…… Read more ““Postcards” by Francis (ft. Jolé)”
“Happy” by Amy FitzGerald
“Happy” by Amy FitzGerald: an utterly magical song that begins with tender vocal melodies and gradually grows into a wondrously uplifting indie-folk gem that brings peace and…… Read more ““Happy” by Amy FitzGerald”