During November 2022, Birmingham based singer and songwriter Ed Geater jetted off to the other side of the world with his music publishing team, Anara Publishing, for a song writing camp at the prestigious Karma Studios in Thailand. Little did Ed know; his life was about to change forever. Ed Geater   Having spent most of his 20s caring for his dad who was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia at just 60 years old, much of Ed’s formative years were filled with an overwhelming sense of loneliness. With no peers the same age who could fully understand and share the bleak details of daily life c ..read more

Who remembers excitedly, gathering around the TV on a Friday night at 7pm, to watch your favourite artists perform (mostly!) live? I do! Since the age of social media and music streaming platforms, I feel like there has been a real disconnect between music artists and their audience; a gap that Top of the Pops (totp) previously, used to fill. The excitement of watching the latest music video from Bon Jovi or Michael Jackson, would define the entire week and continue to be the topic of conversation. Totp is a music show that not only transcended generations (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc) but also fe ..read more

I’m happy to share my next interview with UK Country Singer-Songwriter Sarah Louise! Avid readers of my blog will know that I have previously interviewed Sarah Louise, but this interview will be exclusively about her upcoming album Change Of Plan which releases on 28th March. I personally, am a big fan of Sarah Louise who has an effortless way of communicating her thoughts and feelings through her songs, and having heard her brand new album, she certainly doesn’t disappoint! Read on to learn more about her album and the emotions behind it. Hi Sarah, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts be ..read more

After captivating millions of fans across social media and streaming platforms with her sensational covers, Sami Rose is set to make her mark in the music industry with the release of her highly anticipated debut original solo single, Missing You. Missing You is a sad girl anthem , blending melancholic lyrics with a catchy pop melody. This debut original single is a showcase of emotion, diving deep into her complexities of heartbreak, loss, and self-discovery. Despite the heavy themes, the track remains light and with memorable hooks. Sami hopes by expressing her vulnerability audiences will ..read more

My first album review of 2024, is I Don’t Give Up Easily by singer-songwriter Sarah Riches. Released last year, this album showcases Sarah’s beautiful vocals, amongst the storytelling background of country music. Sarah Riches   Each song tells a story about the good and the bad side of relationships, making the album very relatable with its listeners. A 10 track album, which can be enjoyed in just 36 minutes, features the following tracks: 1) Dancing in the Rain – for me personally, I would say that this particular opening track captures the true essence of country music with wonderful ly ..read more

Staffordshire country music singer-songwriter Sarah Riches is currently promoting her album I Don’t Give Up Easily which ranges from country pop to bluesy reflection and was recorded and produced in Nashville by legendary producer Fred Mollin. Sarah truly had a fairy godfather moment when Fred Mollin was introduced to her voice and music and took her under his wing. Mollin has worked with artists such as Jimmy Webb, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson, and Joe Cocker, and many of the musicians that played on Sarah’s album are regular artists at The Grand Ole Opry. I D ..read more

A Euphoric, Whimsical Summer Escapade of the Heart President Street, Australia’s dynamic pop-fusion duo, is thrilled to announce the release of their euphoric dance-pop single I Don’t Wanna Be – a track that’s an up-tempo explosion of joy and energy led by sentiments of fantasy and a desire to escape reality that’ll definitely get you dancing and feeling free. Filled with a sense of wonder, I Don’t Wanna Be explores themes of embracing love and personal power to expand beyond your comfort zone and step into a bright, fantastical world of your own creation. Hot on the heels of their triumphant ..read more

Kirstie Kraus has quickly become one of Country Music’s most revered acts and her growing reputation as a stellar vocalist and live performer is growing daily. Her album Yes You Can and singles such as Something New, and Tide Down push the sonic boundaries of modern country and allow her to experiment with music styles and deliver a sound that is uniquely her own. With new music arriving in March; Beaches Be Crazy and Dab A Dolly, Wisconsin native Kirstie Kraus now based in Nashville, TN will make her way across the pond for a string of live shows in March and April marking her first official ..read more

British rock guitarist Michael Alan announces the release of his new video single and instrumental rendition of the much revered Bill Withers classic Ain’t No Sunshine. Michael Alan Whilst maintaining the soulful overtones of the original version, Michael Alan steers the journey into modern blues-rock territories, delivering licks and phrasing reminiscent of legends such as Gary Moore, Eric Johnson & Jeff Healey. Feel, emotion and melodic simplicity have always been at the heart of Michael Alan’s approach to guitar playing and here is no exception. Michael’s personal arrangement of Ain’t ..read more

It’s award season, and along with the Baftas and Oscars, we also have the glitz and glamour of the music award ceremonies to look forward to namely the Grammy’s and the BRiTs. Last year, the Brit Awards rightfully came under fire for not nominating a single female artist in the artist of the year category even though they had so many wonderful female artists to choose from. Fast forward to this year and the Grammy’s has outdone itself, by not only giving deserving awards to Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, but also having an all female line up of performers throughout the evening, which also inc ..read more