Uncovering the writing process of independent musicians
We're all about the songwriters here at Songwriter Spotlight and it's we're happy to hear that the new music competition platform, Salute Music Makers, is too! Having launched back in April for contestants to upload their tracks, Salute has been growing its ever expanding empire, building bridges with notable partners including UNILAD, GRM Daily, Tenement... Continue Reading →
The duo of Femi Fadero & Mark Jones; have cemented their sound with their latest project Gulf and the new track 'Talk'. The first taste of what is to come from their upcoming E.P. The Liverpudlian duo have been playing music together for around six years under different aliases but have finally settled with Gulf.... Continue Reading →
Brighton's indie troupe Luna Blue prepare for the release of their debut E.P. Nightjar giving listeners a taste with their new single 'Borrowed Words'. The upcoming released is inspired by the tragic loss of a friend who was killed by a drunk driver. The band have since performed with a live orchestra and raised money... Continue Reading →
On the 12th of July I was very fortunate enough to be invited to NME's first Under The Radar event as sponsored by Starling Bank, for a night of new music in one of London's more quirkier venues. Under The Radar is a showcase of upcoming talent; an opportunity to see some of the U.K's... Continue Reading →
Three time Grammy award winner and seasoned Rockabilly veteran Brian Setzer marked his return to London for the first time in six years last Tuesday (11/07/17), playing the only U.K show in his European tour at the O2 Kentish Town Forum. London is a significant place for Brian Setzer, being the city that the Stray... Continue Reading →
For Wyclef Jean protégé and R&B artist ImSoMaleek - 2017 could be a pivotal year with the U.K release of InsomniaK, carrying the torch for the new wave of Neo-Soul and a melodic memoir of new tracks. One of these new tracks on the album is 'Baby it's You' which features Bronx-born hip hop artist Denzil... Continue Reading →
The British invasion is far from dead as the ‘Biggest Band In Dawley’ Savannah shout out against oppression with their latest rock anthem 'Taxing Times'. The new release is a statement that rock and roll is stronger than ever and plan on putting their mark on the map with their "Madchester" inspired sound. The Shropshire based band... Continue Reading →
https://soundcloud.com/leskirsh/say Les Kirsh is an artist that you might consider the ultimate songwriter: he's dabbled in a host of different genres during his many years of penning songs, but on thing has always stayed the same, and that's Les' passion for soul music, where his roots lie. Back in the 70s, Les was inches away... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujV0qHBgb-k Italian psych-folk-rock pioneers, Psychopathic Romantics have dropped their new single, 'The Gathering' which is one for lovers of dark, atmospheric, intriguing rock music. It's a foreboding and looming sort of track builds towards something drastic, but you're not quite sure what it is. What can be said, is that there are certainly some political... Continue Reading →
