Immediately captivating for the conviction imbued in the vocal top-line, Geographer here nestles upon a bed of strings that dart and twist, an ambrosia of turmoil and writhing angst that, when the chorus parts the clouds, offer a window onto a delicately poised and preciously pertinent sentiment: ‘what if we got it wrong, what if... The post Geographer Releases Delicately Poised Single ‘Got it Wrong’ appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

Charm of Finches return with the second single from their upcoming fourth full length album ‘Marlinchen in the Snow’ and this time they do so with the backing of a major label. Behind the tongue in cheek music video (which leans into some light familial poisoning) there is a heartfelt sentiment of inadequacy, comparison and... The post Charm of Finches Return with new single ‘Middle Of Your Mess’ appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

A very early contender for our album of the year was released yesterday by London-based WORRYWORRY via FolkBoy Records : a carefully curated 10-song record titled Worried about Worrying which fuses together artistry in its highest form, pained lyrical honesty and just sheer heart-wrenching beauty. An album for those looking for a little escape from... The post WORRYWORRY Releases Debut Album — and it’s OUTSTANDING appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

It’s been quite a while since I sat down and opened up the reliable old WordPress. I’d nearly got so far as thinking that these days were totally behind me as sad as it sounds : when you are in the heat of battle with life and navigating the ups and downs of the music... The post The Sound Sniffer’s Most Played Tracks of 2023 — episode #1 appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

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London’s finest new generation saxophone player Gabriele Pribetti presents a Holy Trinity of modern jazz and electronic music with Jamie Murray on drums, Max O’Donnell on bass with Pribetti on sax – all melded together with swooshing electronics. The cosmic trio offers listeners a wonderful cacophony of genres and a true fusion of classical and... The post Introducing Jagama, A genre-splitting new group for lovers of high tariff intensity appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

The Sound Sniffer are delighted to announce that the incredible Alex Francis will be joining us on the 19th of August for a truly spectacular night of rustic, upbeat songs to get your serotonin overflowing and your foot tapping alongside emerging star Celine Love.  From the quaint Hertfordshire town of Hitchin, Alex Francis had a deep... The post Alex Francis Has Just Released An Infectious New Single & We Love It appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

Composer, Pianist, Innovator, and my favourite, ‘the Prophet of the Piano’ are all esteemed descriptions attributed to Ukrainian born, Lubomyr Melnyk. During the 1970’s Lubomyr Melnyk revolutionised the pianistic world by inventing a musical language entitled, ‘continuous music’. From this incredible feat he set two world records; the fastest pianist in the world and the most number... The post Paying tribute to a wonderful Backlight Sessions PerformanceLubomyr Melnyk appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

I escaped the city smog last week and ran away to Cambridge. What the countryside can do for perspective is glorious and something we/I too often neglect. Here are some songs that stood out to me this week… Pocket Sun – Never mind. Pocket Sun, a five-piece musical UK based band impressed me with this transcendent... The post Jennifer Burke’s Ode To SpringEp #04New Music Showcase appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more

I have chosen an eclectic range of music for this week, a lil bit of pathetic fallacy to match the dubious weather and general feeling – mask on or off? Jumper or shorts? It’s not hard to see the confliction painted across faces on the Tube or in the high streets. We’ll get there, I’m... The post Jennifer Burke’s Ode to SpringEp #03 — New Music Friday appeared first on The Sound Sniffer ..read more