Why Everyone Needs To Be Talking About Mel Parsons

I can’t actually remember when it was that I first discovered the mesmerising voice and music of Mel Parsons, but I do know that I’ve never looked back ever since and her latest album ‘Drylands,’ released last Friday, April 10th certainly gives me no reason to believe why anyone ever would. Launching a campaign on Kickstarter ..

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The Face Behind Matthew Young

Whilst Matthew Young is a name you may recognise, trying to picture his face may prove somewhat difficult. Up until now.. Emerging onto our Souncloud news feeds late last year with ‘Lean Close‘ a refreshingly cool and calm  R&B track that ultimately appeared from no where, Matthew Young stole our ears from the very beginning, and his name, ..

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Itch – Cool, Calm and Collected

Some of you may be familiar with the punk rock band The King Blues who for ten years challenged the politicians and war-mongers of the United Kingdom with their original punk rock, ska, protest music. Well almost three years on from their break up, vocalist Jonny Fox, is back on the airwaves, more commonly known ..

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Modern Chair

Wayne Bell & Andrew Thorne are no newbies to the music industry, or creating music at that. Quite the opposite in fact. Between them they’ve played on records and in the touring bands of New Zealand rock royalty Tim Finn, Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga & Gin Wigmore, just to name a few. Now joining forces ..

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Shayna King is back and Calling You!

When I reviewed Alternative Singer Songwriter, Shayna King’s debut album ‘The Day Is Young’ last year, I said the album was “A remarkable release from an emerging artist,” also stating that “I for one am intrigued with what will come next.” Well I am very happy to announce that what was next, has arrived today, ..

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