Words: The Captain Photo: Micky Cooper In the words of Kuzco… “BOOM BABY!” (if you don’t know what I mean, watch “The Emperor’s New Groove”, you won’t regret it). Some swish new music to get my lugs around. “All These Days” is Gordon’s Alive!’s second E.P and they are very much rockin’ (geddit?) the old school rock style. It’s super awesome! Good riffs, nice vocals … Continue reading E.P Review: All These Days by Gordon’s Alive!
Words: The Captain Photo: Gail Watt (The Woozle) I first saw L-Space as a support for Eyre Llew back in March and I really liked them, so when I was approached by the band to review their new single, I was rather elated. As I said when I reviewed them live: “Think if Doctor Who and Red Dwarf got together and made a band, this would be … Continue reading Single Review: Space Junk by L-Space
Words: The Captain Photo: George Robinson When you search for Conor Heafey’s page on Facebook, it pops up with “Rainy-day easy listening songs”, which I think describes his music PERFECTLY. The Game is the title track from his recently released E.P and I’ll start off by saying that I think it’s Fabulous! (So fabulous, it needed a capital F!). I think what I like most about … Continue reading Single Review: The Game by Conor Heafey
Words: The Captain Photo: Provided by AVU This is AVU. I saw them a few weeks back a Macmillan Charity gig in The Mash House (Edinburgh). As soon as the first note warbled out of the speakers, I instantly knew I wanted to review their music, so I approached them after their set. A few weeks later, here we are! If you’ve read my previous reviews, … Continue reading E.P Review: East Teen Salazar by AVU
(L-R: Michael Barker, The Holy Smokes, The Baroque) Photos: Beth M Cameron Words: The Captain It’s another Tuesday night in Edinburgh. It’s cold and raining, so what better place to be than inside helping The Holy Smokes celebrate the release of their new EP! First up is Michael Barker, who introduces himself and says he’ll be playing a mixture of covers and original songs. He … Continue reading Live Review: The Holy Smokes, The Baroque & Michael Barker @ Sneaky Pete’s 14/03/17
(Photo Credit: Graham Mackenzie Photography) Megan D has always captivated me with her unique, soft voice. This song is no different. She has her own style that really does stand out, with her Scottish accent coming through (because what’s better than an artist signing in their own accent, especially if it’s Scottish?). This song is so very beautiful and I’m glad we can hear it now, … Continue reading Song Review: Out in the Ocean by Megan D
(Photo Credit: Hannah Findlay) The new single from Amy Lou is simply fabulous! Amy’s vocals are soft and sweet, layered over beautiful flowing music, and what sounds like a Glockenspiel which is super awesome. Amy reminds me a bit of Lucy Spraggan with this single, armed with her acoustic guitar and a set of clever, charming lyrics. The song is perfect to sit down and listen to on … Continue reading Single Review: The Girl From Dundee by Amy Lou
Our Smallest Adventures are a Post-Rock band from Kirkcaldy. This is their second E.P. First things first, I love and I mean LOVE instrumental music. When I was asked to review this E.P and I first listened to it, I immediately fell in love. The reason for this is that it’s so much easier to feel the music when no-one is singing over the top, … Continue reading E.P Review: The Quiet Terror of Being Alive by Our Smallest Adventures
Words: The Captain There’s something simply and wonderfully charming about this track. Chris James Marr (also known as Esperi) has a way of warming your heart with this beautiful, folky track. His whisper-like vocals, layered over an simple, yet lovely, acoustic guitar and occasional strings & piano. The lyrics are the icing on this yummy and musical cake, giving the song even more beauty and filling your … Continue reading Song Review: Sonshine by Esperi
Words: The Captain When a band has “the sound that emanates from disapproving beach goers when spaniels are kicked in the neck by Vikings” as their band description, you know you’re about to get something loud and something that might scare your neighbours. Although, if your neighbours don’t like this, then screw them, because this EP is a piece of heavy musical art! It’s loud, … Continue reading E.P Review: Buzzards of Babylon (EP) by Buzzards of Babylon
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